Edward Vincent Teehan died on December 31, 2017 in Seattle, WA. Born on July 9, 1939 in Boston, MA, he is survived by his loving friend, Miriam Garvey; two children, Timothy Teehan and Mary Frances Rich and their mother Joan (Astorquia) Teehan; two grandchildren, Conrad and Margo Rich; his sister Mary Machado and many nieces and nephews.
Gravesite service to be held at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA at 11 a.m. on January 10, 2018 followed by a memorial gathering of family and friends at 2 p.m. at the Red Onion, 4210 E Madison St., Seattle, WA.
Edward grew up in the Dorchester section of Boston and was the youngest of seven children. Nicknamed “Togo” for his athletic prowess and in particular his ability to hit a jump shot, he earned a scholarship to the Jesuit prepatory school Boston College High where he excelled in athletics and academics. He was quarterback and captain of the football team and an influential member of the Senior Council. He played both basketball and baseball in his youth. Edward received the MVP trophy for the 1953 Dorchester Eagles baseball team after they won the city championship that year.
After attending the United States Military Academy West Point, he entered the United States Air Force which brought him to Spokane, WA, where he met and married Joan, with whom he was married to until 1996. They settled in Seattle and had their two children. With an eye for style and menswear, Edward was a successful salesman at Klopfenstein’s and later Nordstrom. He had a charming personality and strong intellect that garnered him many loyal clients and friends.
Always one for adventure and the open road he cast off the confines of retail hours and began a career with Amtrak. Riding the rails and meeting new people every day suited him well. He was quoted in the New York Times, “...that there was no better roadbed in the West...”
Later in life he returned to his beloved Madison Park neighborhood in Seattle. He had found a loving and loyal friend in Miriam Garvey. She loved him for his strong mind and gentle soul. She cared for him deeply till he was able to rest peacefully.