Theodore Charles Helms, “Ted”, was born on March 10, 1944 in Burley, Idaho to Theodore Austin and Leona Maxine. He was one of 11 children. Ted passed away on July 5, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. Left to cherish Ted’s memory: life partner, Karen McMullin; daughter, Tabitha Marie Helms; son and daughter-in-law, Theodore Raymond Helms & Kathrine Lee Helms; grandbabies, Theodore Brodie Helms & Emmalynn River Helms; son, Tad McMullin; son and daughter-in-law, Jason McMullin and Siva McMullin; and grandbaby, Greta McMullin; and numerous other family members and friends.