Ted Werner, 74
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Ted Werner, Feb. 22, 1951-Oct. 10, 2025.
The man, the myth, the legend.
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord, Ted Werner, returned to his heavenly father on Oct. 10, 2025, likely after first making the angels laugh and then helping them reorganize the celestial tool shed.
Born in Rockville Center, New York, Ted lived a life defined by kindness, faith, service and an absolutely unstoppable sense of humor. He believed deeply in the gospel of Jesus Christ and in the power of a good laugh to get through just about anything.
As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ted served in many callings, including as bishop. He ministered to others with love, wisdom, and a twinkle in his eye that often meant a joke was coming. His counsel lifted hearts, his laughter lightened burdens, and his faith anchored countless lives.
To his family, Ted was a hero, a teacher, and the world’s best storyteller. He taught his children to love God, serve others, and never take life or themselves too seriously. His home was a place of warmth, laughter, and the occasional dad joke.
Ted loved cars, hunting, fishing, flying, traveling and spending time at McGregor Lake boating with the grandkids. He spent his life quietly blessing others, fixing what was broken, cheering up the lonely, showing up when it mattered, and never hesitating to lend a hand. He didn’t just preach charity; he lived it every single day.
Though our hearts ache with his passing, we find comfort in knowing he’s now continuing his service on the other side, probably telling jokes, fishing with old friends, and making sure everyone up there feels right at home.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Audrey, two children, eight grandchildren and a legacy of faith, love and laughter that will ripple through generations.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1380 Whitefish Stage Road in Kalispell.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Ted by serving someone in need, sharing a good laugh, or, as he would say, "Finding the joy in the journey and come what may and love it."
Friends are encouraged to visit the website buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.