Long Time Guide Ted Wade passes

No Wishin Just Fishin · 07-02-2010, 08:16 AM

Long time fishing guide, Ted Wade passed away last evening at Good Sam hospital. He died from complications from a recent heart surgery and kidney disfunction.

I personally fished many times with Ted on the Nehalem, Trask, NFN, Tucca and the Wilson. He always had a smile and was a pleasure to fish with.

Some of You probably can recall Ted's yellow driftboat with His Wife Judy, and or long time friend, Ed Voget in the front.

Ted was a commercial Ocean fisherman before He started Ted Wade's guide Service on the Oregon Coast. He will be missed by many people.

A memorial service will be at a later date. Also a memorial float is in the plans of His long time friend, and fellow fishing guide, Bill Miller.

Ted's wishes were to have His ashes spread on the Trask, where years earlier, the ashes of His Beloved Judy and friend Ed, were also scattered.

Rest in Peace, My Friend, I will miss You!!!

coldasice · 07-02-2010, 07:40 PM

I owe all my plug pullin to this man he got me into steelhead fishing and I caught my biggest steelhead with him. you'll be miss Ted I thank you

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Originally Posted by No Wishin Just Fishin

Long time fishing guide, Ted Wade passed away last evening at Good Sam hospital. He died from complications from a recent heart surgery and kidney disfunction.

I personally fished many times with Ted on the Nehalem, Trask, NFN, Tucca and the Wilson. He always had a smile and was a pleasure to fish with.

Some of You probably can recall Ted's yellow driftboat with His Wife Judy, and or long time friend, Ed Voget in the front.

Ted was a commercial Ocean fisherman before He started Ted Wade's guide Service on the Oregon Coast. He will be missed by many people.

A memorial service will be at a later date. Also a memorial float is in the plans of His long time friend, and fellow fishing guide, Bill Miller.

Ted's wishes were to have His ashes spread on the Trask, where years earlier, the ashes of His Beloved Judy and friend Ed, were also scattered.

Rest in Peace, My Friend, I will miss You!!!

skrimmy · 07-03-2010, 08:52 PM

I only ever got to fish with Ted once, but have very fond memories of that day (in his yellow Clack). Ted was a GREAT guy with a heart of gold.

Jennie@ifish · 07-04-2010, 09:45 AM

I'm so sorry to hear it. Prayers to the family and friends. I remember Ted on the Nehalem. He would let me know exactly how much he didn't like the internet.

God Bless his soul.

Jen

Jerry Dove · 07-04-2010, 04:59 PM

How short our memories are, I had forgot about Ted. Many times I would say hi as he passed me on the Trask. He was coming through the Rock Hole years ago and pulled in his gear. I told him to go ahead and drift through and see if he could pick one up......sure thing he or one of his clients did. Rest in peace friend.

Mr Bill · 07-06-2010, 04:10 PM

I first met ted when we were working out of the guide shop in the mid 80's . We had fished all over this state and i will cherished the times we had some that were very good and some not so hot but we always had fun Teddy could be onery as all hell some days and other be the nicest person you would want to be around I do know one thing there's alot of Salmon and Steelhead that are breathing alot easier now.the family has asked me to helped sell his boats and fishing gear when they are ready to do this I'll let everyone know the family was meeting today to set a memorial service time and date will post as soon as i know Boy i wish i had the space to tell the stories of him over the past 25 years I know one thing for sure the river will be a completely different river without him there GOD BLESS YOU BUD!!!

CATCH AND EAT · 07-07-2010, 04:59 PM

My condolences.

demon · 07-07-2010, 05:26 PM

that sucks hate to losse a fisherman .prares to the family

No Wishin Just Fishin · 07-08-2010, 06:29 AM

The family of Ted Wade has announced a memorial Service in His honor.

July 17, 2010 1pm
Calvin Preb Church
10445 SW Canterbury Lane
Tigard, Oregon 97224
503-693-3273
Reception to follow at the church

It should be a great send off with lots of stories from His friends!! I know I will miss You, Big Guy!!!!!

Leslie/Raina · 07-09-2010, 02:14 PM

I am Ted Wade's daughter, Raina,( AKA Leslie). I wanted to thank all of you for your love, support, and prayers. I miss my dad terribly. I look forward to seeing his dear friends at his memorial. You all hold wonderful memories of him. It will be a great time of celebrating his life.

I hope to see you all on the river one of these days soon. I plan on keeping his legacy alive, and am determined to catch a few big ones for my dad.

Don't be surprised if you see his yellow drift boat coming around the bend one of these days. Oh, by the way, yes, I can be just as loud as my father, so you just might hear me before you see the boat. I hear my dad could be hear before he was seen. We have been called "the loud family" more than once.

Thanks again, and hope to see you on July 17th at his memorial service.

Raina

Leslie/Raina · 07-09-2010, 05:36 PM

Raina again. Hey, I would love it if any of you guys could write up a few stories about my dad. I know there are many, and would love to have a few.
Thanks guys!

Raina

No Wishin Just Fishin · 07-18-2010, 07:18 AM

I went to Ted Wade's beautiful memorial service today. There was a turnout of old friends and neighbors. The family did a great job with the service and the video tribute was awesome!!! I am sure Ted would have been proud of His kids and siblings, with the way it came out!! RIP good friend!!

STRUTTIN-1 · 07-18-2010, 04:24 PM

RIP Mr.Wade.

Leslie/Raina · 07-21-2010, 04:14 PM

Thanks to all of you fisherman friends of my father's for coming to his memorial. It was a beautiful tribute to his life. All of your stories were heart-warming to me. I am so glad that you shared your stories. He was the greatest fisherman around, and will be missed deeply.