Theodore Begshaw

Theodore Leslie Begshaw, 87, Farmington, NM died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO. Cremation was at Hood Mortuary in Durango. A Private burial of ashes will occur at a later date in Paola, KS. Mr. Begshaw was born December 4, 1926 in Miami County, KS the son of Leslie Begshaw and Anna Homrighausen Begshaw. Known as Ted, he was raised in Miami County near Paola. Ted began working early on a farm. He was drafted into the Navy, near the end of World War II. Ted returned home and went to work for National Tank Company. He moved to Aztec, NM. in the mid-1950's and continued to live in the area the rest of his life. In the mid 1970's, he started Ted's Field Service and Kiva Measuring which he continued to operate until his death. Ted enjoyed traveling especially with his long time friend Nancy Kester.
He is survived by his sister Martha Begshaw Jacobs of Vidor, TX. Children: Steven (Donna) Begshaw, Lenexa, KS., Cheryl Rose of Grand Junction, CO., Nancy Hullinger of Farmington, NM. and Bradley (Susan) Begshaw also of Grand Junction, CO. 11 Grandchildren, 7 Great grandchildren and longtime friend, Nancy Kester and her two sons. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors.