After moving to California, she met and married Joseph Francis Damroth in 1964. They shared 43 years together, living in Westminster until Joseph's passing in 2007.
Together, they had five children. Theda dedicated herself fully to her young family. As the children grew older, she was able to return full-time to teaching, focusing on elementary education.
In 2008, she moved to Riverside, California, where she enjoyed spending time with family, painting, reading and gardening.
Theda is survived by her five children and three grandchildren: Laura Gonzales (husband Mark, son Phillip Joseph and daughter Kayleigh Marie), Joseph Jr., Elaine Dyer (husband Nathan), Stephen (daughter Natasha Auriel) and Catherine.
A visitation will take place on Monday, July 23, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 am with a church service to follow at 11:00 am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Corona, California. Arrangements under the direction of Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Blvd. Westminster, California 92683. (714) 893-2421