Theodore Van Zelst Obituary

Louann, I remember your beautiful dancing in the opera "Louise" at Northwestern in 1952. I had the pleasure of singing the title role. My maiden name was Singer. I did a lot of singing over the years, as well as a lot of teaching, including 8 years at Long Island University in Brooklyn in the 1980's, before my husband and I retired to Vermont.
I knew Ted slightly; I believe we dated a few times. A brilliant man!
I share with you the sadness of loss, as well as the joy of having had a loving husband, as I did. I grew up in Glenview, and attended OLPH parish and school. Fond memories. Father Dussman, the pastor when I was a child, also officiated at my wedding in 1957, to Russ Williams.

Dear Louann, Ann, Jean and David,

I am very sorry to hear of Ted's passing. When I read your wonderful mailing it brought back such great memories of the Dutch extended famiy get togethers. Backyards saw so much fun, food and laughter. The Buzzard's still get together every Thanksgiving at my home and celebrate life. That's how I remember your get-togethers-always a celebration of life and family. Our prayers are with you now and always. Martha

Dear Louann and Family,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Ted. You all are such a big part of my childhood memories, all the holiday parties spent with the dutch "relatives". My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Adrienne Kobylinski

My deepest sympathies to the family of Ted van Zelst. I met him and his lovely wife in the 1990s, once when he got an award from the CFIDS Association of America, for his tremendous service to all of us with this disease. Then I met them at Northwestern, for an engineering event. I am forever grateful for all the help he gave for CFS recognition and research, and pleased to know that the help came from a very impressive engineer.

To Dave, Cindy and the girls and Nate. Sorry about the passing of your father and grandfather.

To Louann and the VanZelst Family,

I was so sad to hear of Ted's passing. He was a remarkable man and my life -- and the lives of so many others in the museum world -- are richer for having known him.

Louann, Ann, Jean, and David,

Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your husband (father). We have some wonderful memories of our gatherings growing up. The memories are priceless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dear David and Cindy;

Our deepest sympathies at the passing of your father. We know this is a hard time for your family. Our prayers are with you.

Dear Louann,

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Ted was a special person who cared about his friends and family and showed his keen interest in the world about him. We have shared so many memorable times with you and Ted over so many years.

Ted will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. Please accept our sincere condolences at this time.

Minna and David Novick

Dave and Cindy, the Gavas family wish to offer our condolenses for your loss, we send our deepest sypathy'

Dave and Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss I will see you soon,love Alex

Dave and Cindy, the Gavas family wish to offer our condolenses for your loss, we send our deepest sypathy'

Louann and David, Jean, Ann,

Very sorry for your loss. Your family and ours had fun times growing up together, and you all share a piece in my precious memories. Thanks for the memories and we all wish you well in your time of sadness. The Buzzard Family.

Dave and Cindy,

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Rebecca has fond memories of him driving the cart for junior golf. Our prayers are with you.

Fondly,

Joe and Sara Nash

lounn and family Van Zelst at these wants loss of you man ,father grandpa brother Ted.we wish the complete family a lot of sterkte with the loss.
Jan Diny ,Wout Netty Corry Pieter and Rinus van de Wiel.

Dearest Louann and family,
I send my deepest sympathy to you all at this time of grief. Ted was such a kind and gentle man and I remember him being a great and patient "skip" when we were just beginning to learn to curl at North Shore.

Fondly,
Helen Kendall

I was so sad to hear the news that Ted had passed away. Ralph and I so much enjoyed the times we all had together, notably the Indian Markets we spent in Santa Fe. What delicious memories. Ralph also often regaled folks with tales of his Alaskan adventures with Ted.

My heart goes out to you all. I know how hard it is.

With love and understanding,

Dave,

I am very sorry to learn of the death of your father. I still remember the great times we had curling at North Shore so many years ago.