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In memory of

Mr. Edmund "Ted" James Pilling

Breckenridge, CO

August 11, 1946 - August 5, 2024

Aug 11, 1946 - Aug 5, 2024

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Humane Society of Boulder Valley
Ted was an avid dog lover and enjoyed spending time with Indie and River, two black Labrador mixes who are co-parented in Boulder, Colorado, by his son Aaron and Aaron's ex-wife and family friend Emma-Kate (EK) Lidbury. A constant and lively presence in Aaron's home, Ted developed a strong relationship with both Indie and River, who were adopted by Aaron and EK from the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. River liked to sit with Ted during family meals, never leaving his side during family visits. Indie enjoyed laying by Ted while he sat in his chair in the evenings. Both Indie and River spent meaningful time with Ted during his final days at Aaron's home in the Pine Brook Hills district of Boulder, Colorado.

Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor was an organization that Ted held close to his heart. The charity's story began with Lt Col Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. An F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he became painfully aware of the realities families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled.

As his flight landed, the pilot announced they carried the remains of Corporal Brock Bucklin on board. Lt Col Rooney watched as Corporal Bucklin’s twin brother walked somberly alongside the flag-covered casket to meet his family on the tarmac. Among them was the deceased Corporal’s young son, Jacob. Since that night, Lt Col Rooney has committed his life to rallying patriotic Americans and meeting sacrifice with hope through the Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military.

The Pillings are long-time family friends of the Bucklin family, stemming from their time spent together in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ted worked with Duane Bucklin, Corporal Brock Bucklin's dad, at Steelcase Corporation. Ted's sons, Aaron and Derek, grew up with the Bucklin children, where they attended high school together and played sports together. Over the years, Ted supported Folds of Honor through fundraising, community events and participation in golf benefits. Contribute to Folds of Honor

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All contributions made to Folds of Honor through Ever Loved will be sent with the designation, “Wherever it is needed most”, at Aaron Pilling, Emma-Kate Lidbury, Cindi Pilling and Derek Pilling's request.

All contributions made to The Humane Society of Boulder Valley through Ever Loved will be sent with the designation, “Wherever it is needed most”, at Aaron Pilling, Emma-Kate Lidbury, Cindi Pilling and Derek Pilling's request.

Cathy & Dan burgess

$50.00