In loving memory of

Edwin R. Betts

Edwin R. Betts (Ted), 64, of Scottsdale, AZ died Friday, June 23, 2017 after a brief illness at Honor Health Scottsdale Trauma Hospital surrounded by his family.

Ted is survived by his son Bryan Michael Betts (Maria) and daughter Diana Lynn Betts, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild in addition to his sister Stephanie Frank (Glen) and brother Jeffrey Betts (Barbara).

Ted is also survived by Dinah L. O'Brien, his longtime domestic partner of 25 years.

Ted was born and raised in Rochester, New York and graduated with his Masters at University of Rochester. He was a voracious reader and registered Mensa.

Remembrances may be sent to the Honor Health Foundation https://give.honorhealth.com.

Tributes

Jan Loomis wrote on Jun 29, 2017:

"My heartfelt condolences to Ted's family, Dinah and Ted's friends. I'm thankful for having had several opportunities to work with Ted and enjoy his intelligence, warmth and sense of humor. He will be missed."

Dale Sauro wrote on Jun 28, 2017:

"Ted, or should I say Theopolus J Betts, as I had often called you on the distant past, you shared a legacy of many good times and memories with many friends - whether it be the 'Survivor Parties' to celebrate the post-arrival of New Years or the weekly get together at TGI Fridays, or our poker parties that celebrated with a bottle of XO and then we resorted to Chivas once the XO was gone. Your quirky ways became endearing to so many people. May you be surrounded by and comforted by many a Paddington Bear that passed before you. Thank you for the memories that you have shared with so many of us. You will be greatly missed, and remembered. Friend, rest in peace."

Art Fridrich wrote on Jun 27, 2017:

"I've known Ted for over 30 years. Most of the time from afar, but as kindred spirits and of the same age, I loved his brilliance, humor and much more. His loss is tremendous for me, but pales in comparison to yours. We share some of your pain, but please know we are here for you now and always as people touched by the Ted Betts experience!"

Mark Balodis wrote on Jun 27, 2017:

"For Marty and Myself this was quite sudden and had an unexpected outcome. Ted was a good man that cared very much for my sister. Over the years I learned to value Ted`s thoughts and humor, he will be missed."

Maria wrote on Jun 26, 2017:

"I will miss joking around with you like we did. I will always remember your patience with Victor and those darn bricks and the way you held Jessie as if she was delicate glass. You are a great man and will be dearly missed."

Steve Barber wrote on Jun 26, 2017:

"You are at home at last. Peace be with you and I know you will be missed here on earth."