Theodore Paul Surovec Sr., age 61, of Houston, Texas passed into eternal rest on Wednesday July 1, 2020. Theodore was born October 26, 1958 to parents Emil Joseph Surovec, Sr. and Eileen Joyce Surovec in Houston, Texas. As a young man, he was involved in auto mechanics, shot put, baseball, football and
The Boy Scouts of America. He attended grade school at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School and then went on to graduate from M. B. Smiley High School in 1977.
Ted worked as the test lab lead for Baker-Hughes from 1979 - 2020. He was a member of Piney Woods Wildlife Society, Houston Audubon Society, Ornithology Group of Outdoor Nature Club. He was active first in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church then Prince of Peace Catholic Churches. He loved his Czech heritage and was fond of polka music, bowling, bird watching, fishing, gardening, traveling, hiking, photography and bicycling.
Ted was preceded in death by his father Emil Surovec, Sr. and his sister Theresa Surovec Mars. Left to cherish is memory are his mother Eileen Surovec, son Ted Surovec, Jr. and wife Hillary, grandchildren: Corey, Drew, Hailey, Ayden, and Jada. Also survived by brother Emil Surovec, Jr. and his wife Rhonda and their children Brittinee and Christopher.
Special thanks to his girlfriend, Peggy Wilkinson, for her love and devotion for over 20 years.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Theodore's memory may be made to Houston Methodist's Living Donor Liver Transplant Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Surovec family.
