Theodore Loren Gullikson Sr.

The youngest of three boys, Ted was born June 24, 1933 to Ted C. & Vera Gullikson in Grand Forks, N.D. and grew up on the family farm and in Inkster, ND where his father had a farm equipment dealership.

Ted had a service station and fuel delivery service in Grand Forks, which is where he met Aldyene Larson Murphy, a widow with four children. They married in 1957, had two more children and moved to Longmont, Colorado in 1969.

He and his brother, David, owned Lucky 7 Shamrock service station and Ted’s True Value Hardware in Lyons.

Ted was a fifty-five year member of the Lyons Lions Club, a founding board member of the Lyons Fire Protection District, and as a participant in many town activities was recognized by the Lions Club and the town for his contributions to the community.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Aldyene, his parents, his brothers Donald and David, daughter Laurie Valois and son Jim Murphy. Survivors include sons David (Linda) Murphy and Teddy Gullikson, daughters Mitzi (Gordon) Dosher and Joey Gullikson. Grandchildren Marc (Jeanne) Valois, Amy (David) Spurlock, Sarah Valois (Chris Marvel), Matt Valois (Kara Lyons), Michael (Jenny) Murphy, Heather (Ryan) Tellock, Megan (David) Hansen, Peter (Katie) Dosher, Nathan Dosher (Krista Morey), sister-in-law Mary Thorson Gullikson, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the personnel of the Lyons Fire Protection District, Kaiser Permanente, At Home Healthcare, and TRU Community Care Hospice for their extraordinary and compassionate attention. We also thank Dave Wechsler for modifying Ted’s walker to accommodate his height.

Ted was a beloved and well-respected man of his family, friends, and community.