Teade (Ted) Johannes Bakker passed away suddenly on his Auburn area farm on January 7, 2023. He was in his 85th year.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Taylor). He was the loving father of Stuart Bakker and Kerry (Bakker) Pryce.
Grandfather of Luke, Rachel and Hanna Pryce and brother of Marinus (Margaret) Bakker and Aantje (Tom) Robinson as well as uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Rimmer and Gerritje Bakker, sister Eefje MacLean and nephew Steve MacLean.
Ted was born in Leuvenum, Holland and immigrated to Canada with his family when he was eleven. He was a man of many interests and talents. He lived to drive – school bus, transport trucks, tractors and Volvo cars. He enjoyed music, reading, Ham Radio (ve3jfi) and part-time farming. These interests, along with his competent, helpful nature made Ted many friends. He will be greatly missed.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 12, 2023 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich at 1:00 pm with public visitation at the church from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm prior to service time.
Donations to Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich or charity of choice are gratefully acknowledged. Interment, Dungannon Cemetery, Dungannon, Ontario.
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Gayle and Family Wilson
I was so shocked to hear of Ted’s passing today in the Signal Star. I do not know why no one in my family heard. Please be assured we feel terrible for the whole family.
We did not know Ted personally but we sure did the rest of the family Our sincere condolences and hugs go out to Barb, and all her family. This is the time when memories take over to help us get through this sad time. I know you will have lots of wonderful memories. Love from all of us.
John & Jane Hoggart
Dear Bakker families: It’s hard to find the words that express our deepest and heartfelt sympathy for you in this time of such loss. Please know that we care.
Marie Hughes
“A LIMB HAS FALLEN FROM THE FAMILY TREE”. My sincere condolences to you Barb and all the family members.
Marlene and Fred Brall
Barb we are sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of everyone at this difficult time. Good memories are treasures.
Betty and Barry McDonagh
So sorry for the families loss. Our prayers and condolences go out too all.
Ann & Erwin Marchl
Dear Barb, Stuart, Kerry & Family:
We are deeply saddened to hear the passing of Teade. We hope your cherished memories will give you comfort in this very difficult time.
Sending our Deepest Sympathy, Ann, Erwin Marchl & Family
Janice/Colleen Brindley/Naylor
Barbara and Family
Thinking of you at this sad time,cherish your memories. Hugs
Doug Yeo
Barb and family, I always enjoyed my conversations with Ted. He was always upbeat and positive but realistic. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Fran Farrell
Our condolences to the Bakker family on the sudden passing of Teade. Our family had connections when they emigrated from Holland and visited together and even though Teade wasn’t our bus driver to Brookside we always knew he was one of the best! He picked up a load of soybean from our place this fall and we were able to reflect on days gone by, I was so happy to see him doing what he wanted to do and appreciated his zest for life! I’m sure he will be missed by many folks,
Sincerely, Jim and Fran Farrell ( Logtenberg)
Elisabeth Alteneder
Dear Barb! It´s very sad to hear about Ted and you can be sure, we´ll be with you in mind.
We´ll always remember how wonderful he was and the good times we had together.
Love from all of us in Austria
Joanne Walters
So sorry for you loss, Barb. I hope many happy memories will give you comfort at this time. Lifting you & your family up in my prayers.
Dawn L Cumming
Dear Kerry, I am so sorry to hear that your father has died suddenly. Gail Currie called this evening to “catch up” after Christmas and she told me the tragic news. I sang in the choir with your father at John Grace’s funeral. Fathers are special people to their girls. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss while celebrating the life of your father. Blessings dear girl, Dawn Cumming.
Harve Hoggart
Mrs. Bakker and family Please extend our sympathy for your loss
We would like to extend our Sympathies to Kerry and her children -Luke, Hanna and Rachel.
Kerry was a comfort to the Pryce family when Mom needed her hair done when she was in Maplewood and there we were able to have a good visit with Kerry to find out about now her family were doing.
Gun McLean
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you, Barb and Nancy. Gun
Don McPhee
Our condolences on Ted’s passing from the Don McPhee and Tom McPhee families.
Catherine and Carolyn McEwen
My Dad got some great help from Teade, Bruce, Bob and others when fixing his radio antenna. Mom sang in the choir with Teade. We were so very sad to hear about his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barb, Kerry and family at this time.
Joan Clark
Dear Barb, Stuart, Kerry and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ted’s sudden passing. May all your good memories provide comfort in the times ahead. Ted will be sorely missed!
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Phil & Joan Clark
Bob Pattison
Hi Barb and family. Very sorry to hear about Ted’s sudden passing. Have known him for a number of years, through
Amateur radio, and meets at McDonald’s coffee groups. I went with him to different amateur radio events, where we drove in his favorite Volvo station wagon.
Will miss him very much.
Bob.. .
Walter Arnold
Sorry to hear of Teades passing. I got to know him when we both drove school buses for Brookside School. Our sincere sympathy.
Liz Black-Petrie
Mrs. Bakker, Stu and family!
My deepest condolences on the loss of Ted. I will miss him this morning when I meet my coffee group at McDonalds as he was always there. Last week we had a lovely chat about the good old days and how he loved his bus driving times! He was not my bus driver but I certainly rode on many a bus trip with Ted in my elementary days.
May you find comfort in all your memories and stories during these very difficult times.
Rest In Peace Ted.
Liz Phil and family
Jaye Ohm
So sorry to hear about you Dad Kerry,
My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
Love Jaye
Joyce Black
Dear Barbara Kerry and Stuart and the Bakker and Taylor families
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Ted and sending you all sincere condolences at this very difficult time. May you all hold your precious memories close to your hearts. Take care of each other in the days and months ahead. Love Joyce and family
Cecil McPhee
Dear Barb,
I am utterly shocked and deeply saddened to hear that Ted has passed away. He was in great form when we met at the church just before Christmas. I always enjoyed chatting with him. I felt that I had known him all my life. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you in these difficult times.
Your loving cousin, Cecil
Linda Renon
So very sorry for your loss Barb . Thinking of you and your family.
Ken McGee
To Teds family
I always enjoyed meeting up with Ted.
Many years ago while he brought in the School buses to our garage for service, we always got together for some good old fashioned chats. I am sure he will be missed by many.
Jennifer Black
Dear Barb and family my deepest sympathies for all of you. Lots of good memories of Ted over many years. He will be missed .
Sarah Rhebergen (Brink)
So sorry for your loss Mrs. Bakker. 54 years of marriage is such an encouragement to those of us in the early years of marriage! Condolences to whole family.
Joanne Hickey
Barb and family
So very sorry to hear of Ted’s sudden passing. My sympathy to all.
Joanne
Ric McGratten
Barb. and Family. So sorry to hear of Teade’s passing. I remember him delivering for Eddy’s Bakery to our farm. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Ric McGratten
Lesley Zolob
My deepest condolences to Barb and her family, at Teade’s sudden passing. He was a cheerful man who loved his family and singing in the choir. He will be greatly missed.
Richard Graver
Dear Barb,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Thinking of you. Rick, Barb and Erica Graver
Roy Fisher
Barb and family! Sorry to hear passing of Ted!! He well be mist!!
Barbara Desjardins
I had the pleasure of meeting Ted when I would make out invoices for his pick up at Windsor Salt where I was working in the mid eighties. He was always very pleasant and such a gentleman. I am sorry for your loss, Barb. May you find comfort in such great treasured memories of your years together.
James & Azetta Gibbons
So sorry to hear of Teades passing.
Our sympathy to Barb & Family.
Linda MacDonald
We are so sorry to hear of Ted’s sudden passing, our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you keep all your memories in your heart forever. John and Linda MacDonald
lisa brindley
Barbara and family my condolences for your loss. Ted was a great person he and Ronnie will be talking trucks. I am greatful for the wonderful people I met through Ron.
Deb Stryker
Had the pleasure in meeting Ted at Stickers aka Auburn Grill when I worked there. Lotsa stories and always there to lend a hand if needed .Such a nice guy he will be missed condolences to Barb and family
Bruce Jardine
I got to know Ted first as a bus driver. But as time went on I got know him we became friends.
Ted had a great sense of humor. He was a loving and caring person.
Ted was also a great example of what a Christian should be.
I know that right now he is up in Heaven celebrating being the presence of his Lord and Savior.
Allard and Tryntje Eisen
Dear Barb,
What a shock to hear of Teade’s passing!
May the Lord give you strength to go through this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you.
With love,
Tryntje and Allard
Jayne Arthur-Foster
Ted will be very very much missed in our family. My deepest sympathies go out to my cousin Barb, their children Stuart & Kerry & the Bakker families.
Deanna Payne
Dear Barb. and Kerry and all family. Sympathy, love and prayers are sent to you all. May your memories of Ted comfort you.
Helen and Keith Lapp
So sorry to hear, condolences to you Barb,Stuart and Kerry and family thinking of you ❤️
Colleen Maguire
Barb, I have been thinking a lot about you and your family since I heard the sad news. Ted was a wonderful man with a great sense of humour and a kind heart. I always enjoyed our little chats after church and I know the people of Knox really loved him and will miss him. He was a steady member of the choir and always a willing spirit. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and Mom and I will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Gailya and Colleen Maguire
SANDRA PRIDHAM
Barb, Stuart, Kerry. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Sandra Pridham and Alex Nivins
Anne & Bill McIsaac
Barb and family – Our thoughts are with you as you grieve and celebrate Ted’s amazing life. Last summer before we sang at the John Grace funeral Ted and Anne had such a wonderful conversation about Ted’s early days in Canada. He’s had the responsibility of family for a very long time. Let the thoughts and prayers of friends support you. Anne & Bill McIsaac, Pharr, Texas.
Fred & Deb Hakkers
Barb & family so sorry for your loss >thinking of you at this difficult time.
Fred &Deb
Bruce McCreath
Ted was a very close friend. Both of us were Amateur Radio operators, but we shared other interests as well.
We helped each other out with various jobs, when it called for another pair of hands. I will miss Ted very
much, but I know he’s in a better place now and someday I’ll be there with him.
Bev Whetsyone
Barb and family. I am so sorry to hear about Ted. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss seeing him in the choir every Sunday morning. Remember the good times.
Joe & Joanne DUCHARME
Our sincere condolences to you & your family Barb.
Klaus and Rhea Seeger
One of the best neighbours! Teade drove school bus and made sure our kids got home safely, even if that meant taking them home to his place! He and Barb had a warm, inviting home. We loved to visit and Teade always had a tale to tell you. He will be sorely missed. Love and hugs to his family.