Ted Ebbelaar, age 60, Richland resident Ted W. Ebbelaar, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on February 13, 2020, at Kadlec Hospital after battling a long illness. At Ted’s request, a celebration of his life for his associates, friends and family will be held at Einan’s at Sunset in Richland on Sat, February 29, 2020 at 1:00pm.

Ted requested an old style family potluck and BYO Drinks party reminiscence of his childhood days.  This will begin after the memorial service at the Knights of Columbus Hall 2500 Chester Rd, Richland, WA.

Ted was born in April 23, 1959, in Los Angeles, CA. He was the Son of Hank and Jeannette Ebbelaar as 6th child of 8 children, Judy Wentz (husband Terry) Carol Roller, Kenny Hicks, (wife Debbie), Sherry De Leo Arballo, Pam Ebbelaar, Henry Ebbelaar, and Rhea Baker-Tait (husband Chris)

Ted  is survived by his parents, siblings, his partner and friend, Vickie Ebbelaar and 3 children, Stephanie Ebbelaar, Christopher Ebbelaar, and Melissa Morrow, along with his Grandchildren Kolsyn (Mother, Stephanie) Kara and Kaleb (Mother Melissa). Ted is also survived by numerous Uncles, Aunts, Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, Friends, and Business Associates. Along with his Cousin and Lifelong friend, Paul Roy (wife Rebecca)

In 1967, Ted and his family moved to Outlook, WA where he lived and worked on the family’s dairy farm until he graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1977. Ted joined the Army in 1978. After being honorably discharged in 1981, Ted stayed in Frankfurt, Germany for a number of years and became fluent in German language. In 1988 he began work as a construction labor at the Tri-City Colosseum in Kennewick, WA, which is when he met Vickie and they later married.

Over the years, Ted worked as a construction foreman until he started his own construction company in 1995, Ebbtide Construction in Kennewick.  As the General Contractor, Ted was responsible for construction of numerous commercial buildings in Eastern Washington.

Ted was an integral part of so many people’s lives and their business success.  He was a charitable man who made sizable contributions to many service organizations to include the Salvation Army, Rotary, Red Cross, Autism Speaks, and many more.

Ted and Vickie were dedicated parents and responsible in fostering changes in our public education system for children with special needs.  Ted was an amazingly gifted and intelligent person and dedicated Spouse, Father, Brother, Uncle, Son, Cousin, and friend to many, even a stranger.

Those that know him, they will miss Ted’s humor, wit, and exuberant personality

In lieu of flowers, Ted requests that charitable donations be made in his name to groups that focus care on those suffering from Autism.