Theodore "Ted" Julius Pride

Theodore "Ted" Julius Pride, 34, beloved son of William and Mary Pride, went to be with Jesus on April 11, 2014, to begin the adventure of eternal life. He is (not was) the much loved and appreciated older brother of Joseph (Christelle), Sarah, Magda (Galen Jackson), Franklin (Virginia), Mercy (Alex Howell), Gregory, Madeleine, and Lillian. All of us praise God for the time we have been able to spend with him and are grateful for the consolation that we will be able to join him again one day. Ted almost died twice when he was younger: first, as a premature infant, when his lungs collapsed soon after birth, requiring a 5-week stay in the NICU, and again at the age of 13, when within a few hours he "crashed" due to a particularly virulent strain of pneumonia. That second near-death experience led to several years on a respirator, first at the hospital and then at home. Afterwards, he always needed breathing assistance when he napped or slept. He also developed severe scoliosis, requiring first a spinal fusion then a major operation where three steel rods were installed to partly straighten his spine. This meant he had reduced lung capacity. Due to the muscle weakness he also experienced from a genetic condition, he was not able to walk very far and had to use a wheelchair for outings. In spite of these difficulties, Ted graduated from high school via homeschool, managed to attend some campus-based college courses, and eventually earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Technology from Thomas Edison State College of New Jersey. During this time, he was the webmaster for our family business, and after graduation he also began and ran his own web programming business, with many satisfied customers, some of whom became his personal friends. Through all this, Ted never complained, but sought to make the best of his physically restricted lot in life. He enjoyed science fiction, action movies, videogaming, and playing board games with friends, family, and a local board game club. He also spent many happy hours watching MMA videos with us. He loved the St. Louis Zoo, and recently became a Zoo Friend, visiting it as often as he could. Ted had a strong faith in Christ, and also a keen interest in world affairs. Those who knew him will miss his always interesting, often ironic Facebook posts, which reflected both those interests. We miss him so much, but look forward to seeing him again in his resurrection body, which will have no pains and no frailties. Services: Visitation for family and friends will be 10-1, Saturday, April 19, at JAY B. SMITH Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood, Fenton, MO 63026. Funeral at same location will follow visitation, followed in turn by procession to gravesite at 2 pm. Flowers will be appreciated. Theodore "Ted" Julius Pride, 34, beloved son of William and Mary Pride, went to be with Jesus on April 11, 2014, to begin the adventure of eternal life. He is (not was) the much loved and appreciated older brother of Joseph (Christelle), Sarah, Magda (Galen Jackson), Franklin (Virginia), Mercy (Alex Howell), Gregory, Madeleine, and Lillian. All of us praise God for the time we have been able to spend with him and are grateful for the consolation that we will be able to join him again one day. Ted almost died twice when he was younger: first, as a premature infant, when his lungs collapsed soon after birth, requiring a 5-week stay in the NICU, and again at the age of 13, when within a few hours he "crashed" due to a particularly virulent strain of pneumonia. That second near-death experience led to several years on a respirator, first at the hospital and then at home. Afterwards, he always needed breathing assistance when he napped or slept. He also developed severe scoliosis, requiring first a spinal fusion then a major operation where three steel rods were installed to partly straighten his spine. This meant he had reduced lung capacity. Due to the muscle weakness he also experienced from a genetic condition, he was not able to walk very far and had to use a wheelchair for outings. In spite of these difficulties, Ted graduated from high school via homeschool, managed to attend some campus-based college courses, and eventually earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Technology from Thomas Edison State College of New Jersey. During this time, he was the webmaster for our family business, and after graduation he also began and ran his own web programming business, with many satisfied customers, some of whom became his personal friends. Through all this, Ted never complained, but sought to make the best of his physically restricted lot in life. He enjoyed science fiction, action movies, videogaming, and playing board games with friends, family, and a local board game club. He also spent many happy hours watching MMA videos with us. He loved the St. Louis Zoo, and recently became a Zoo Friend, visiting it as often as he could. Ted had a strong faith in Christ, and also a keen interest in world affairs. Those who knew him will miss his always interesting, often ironic Facebook posts, which reflected both those interests. We miss him so much, but look forward to seeing him again in his resurrection body, which will have no pains and no frailties. Services: Visitation for family and friends will be 10-1, Saturday, April 19, at JAY B. SMITH Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood, Fenton, MO 63026. Funeral at same location will follow visitation, followed in turn by procession to gravesite at 2 pm. Flowers will be appreciated. Theodore "Ted" Julius Pride, 34, beloved son of William and Mary Pride, went to be with Jesus on April 11, 2014, to begin the adventure of eternal life. He is (not was) the much loved and appreciated older brother of Joseph (Christelle), Sarah, Magda (Galen Jackson), Franklin (Virginia), Mercy (Alex Howell), Gregory, Madeleine, and Lillian. All of us praise God for the time we have been able to spend with him and are grateful for the consolation that we will be able to join him again one day. Ted almost died twice when he was younger: first, as a premature infant, when his lungs collapsed soon after birth, requiring a 5-week stay in the NICU, and again at the age of 13, when within a few hours he "crashed" due to a particularly virulent strain of pneumonia. That second near-death experience led to several years on a respirator, first at the hospital and then at home. Afterwards, he always needed breathing assistance when he napped or slept. He also developed severe scoliosis, requiring first a spinal fusion then a major operation where three steel rods were installed to partly straighten his spine. This meant he had reduced lung capacity. Due to the muscle weakness he also experienced from a genetic condition, he was not able to walk very far and had to use a wheelchair for outings. In spite of these difficulties, Ted graduated from high school via homeschool, managed to attend some campus-based college courses, and eventually earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Technology from Thomas Edison State College of New Jersey. During this time, he was the webmaster for our family business, and after graduation he also began and ran his own web programming business, with many satisfied customers, some of whom became his personal friends. Through all this, Ted never complained, but sought to make the best of his physically restricted lot in life. He enjoyed science fiction, action movies, videogaming, and playing board games with friends, family, and a local board game club. He also spent many happy hours watching MMA videos with us. He loved the St. Louis Zoo, and recently became a Zoo Friend, visiting it as often as he could. Ted had a strong faith in Christ, and also a keen interest in world affairs. Those who knew him will miss his always interesting, often ironic Facebook posts, which reflected both those interests. We miss him so much, but look forward to seeing him again in his resurrection body, which will have no pains and no frailties. Services: Visitation for family and friends will be 10-1, Saturday, April 19, at JAY B. SMITH Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood, Fenton, MO 63026. Funeral at same location will follow visitation, followed in turn by procession to gravesite at 2 pm. Flowers will be appreciated.

Theodore "Ted" Julius Pride

December 3, 1979 - April 11, 2014