October Football

Dennis Perrin
College Friend
Edmonton, AB

I just opened my mailbox to encounter another addition of "Connections"; a newsletter for Alumni of The King's University College. I sat in disbelief as I read of Ted's passing from this earth. I was and still am deeply saddened to hear of this news. It grieves me greatly.

Ted and I met in September of 1998 where we were first-year students at The King's University College in Edmonton. We both lived in Rez, and one fall night decided to take in an Edmonton Eskimos football game. Ted had always struck me as a very calm and gentle guy. However at one point in that football game, with the lights of Commonwealth Stadium shining down on us, a bug which was massive and resembled a cockroach landed in Ted's lap. I soon learned that there was more than just calm to Ted as he quickly jumped a mile high out of his seat at the site of this new visitor!

I will always remember Ted as a person of Godly character whose faith in His Creator was never questioned by any who knew him. He was a joy to work with on class projects, bringing great insight and intelligence to the work at hand. His eyes displayed more kindness than words could ever speak. It has been several years since I have spoken with Ted, but kept up to speed with his endeavors at Calvin and subsequently his appointment to the ministry at the Mental Health Centre via The Banner.

My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the Vellenga family. May God bring you His Shalom.

Ted, until we meet again.

Dennis