F Ted Montgomery

F. Ted Montgomery, 68, Anderson, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009, at his home in Anderson following an extended Illness. Ted has fought a courageous battle with cancer for many years.
He was born on October 22, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and Bernice (Givens) Montgomery but he grew up in Lapel.
He graduated from Lapel High School in 1958. In 1964, He joined the navy and was stationed in San Diego, CA.
Ted retired in 1992 from Allison Gas Turbine in Indianapolis as a supervisor in Produciton Control after 31 years of employment. After retirement, he worked at United Medical, Entertech and BSH in Indianapolis until cancer forced him to retire again in 2004.
He was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church in Anderson where he had an extended family and was loved and prayed for by many; Lapel American Legion Post 212 where he was a past-commander; Lapel Masonic Lodge No. 625; Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis; and the Murat Temple Shrine.
Ted was a loyal Lapel Bulldogs basketball fan and loved watching the Lady Bulldogs play. The past several years, he also enjoyed spending his summers at Twin Forks Campgrounds in Brookville where he enjoyed visiting with friends. His favorite hobby was playing golf but due to the cancer, he was only able to play a few times in the past few years. Each golf game was special to him as it was played with good friends, most of whom he grew up with in Lapel. He was a true patriot and loved his country and spent hours reading about historians and past presidents, especially Abraham Lincoln.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janice K. (Huntzinger) Montgomery; his mother, Bernice (Givens) Montgomery of Lapel; one son, Michael (Michelle) Moorman of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren, Isaac, Avery, and Corinne Moorman; a cousin, Iris Parker of Pendleton; and several other cousins that he loved very much. Ted had lots of friends who remained close to him after high school graduation, especially special friends, Jim and Nora Boyll. He will also be truly missed by his lap buddy and best friend, Bailey, his cocker spaniel.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Montgomery; his uncle, John Givens; his aunt, Eloise Dunham; and a cousin, Junior Montgomery.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Rev. John Hackney officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Lapel where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Lapel American Legion Post 212.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lapel High School Athletic Department, 1850 South 900 West, Lapel, Indiana 46051 or American Cancer Society.
After Ted was first diagnosed with cancer in 1998, his favorite promise became, When faced with a mountain I WILL NOT QUIT! I will keep on striving until I climb over, find a pass through, tunnel underneathor simply stay and turn the mountain into a gold mine, with Gods help! He will be truly missed by his family and friends who loved him but he is finally at peace on the gold mine with God.

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