Theodore William Hetherington

January 25, 1939 - February 1, 2021

Theodore “Ted” Hetherington, 82, passed away on February 1, 2021. He was born on January 25, 1939 in Shepherd, Michigan to Theodore R. Hetherington and Reva Woods. Ted married Jean (Benjamin) Bauer on October 18, 1991 in Jackson, Michigan. Ted worked for forty-five years at Tenneco and also did taxes at H & R Block. Even after retirement Ted continued to help many friends and relatives with their yearly tax work. Ted loved the time he spent walking his dog Marley. Ted will be missed by his wife Jean; his children, Mark Hetherington; Kirk (Rose) Hetherington; Todd (Shelia) Hetherington; Edward (Jessica) Bauer; Richard (Dawn) Bauer; Joan Cunningham; Timothy Bauer; and Kelley Anderson; and his sister, Carol Gibson. Ted also leaves behind 24 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his baby sister, Ella Hetherington and his brother, Matthew Hetherington. Ted’s family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Eineder Funeral Homes - Brooklyn Chapel, 137 South Main St., Brooklyn, MI. Ted’s family will hold a private funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with a gathering to begin at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Jeff Sheeks will officiate. COVID 19 mandates will be observed, face masks and social distancing will be required at visitation and the service. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Michigan. Please leave a message of comfort for Ted’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.