Mr. George "Ted" Theodore Derwa's Favorites

In memory of

Mr. George "Ted" Theodore Derwa

Keego Harbor, MI

September 21, 1938 - April 19, 2026

Sep 21, 1938 - Apr 19, 2026

In lieu of flowers

In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to National Scoliosis Foundation.

Learn more & give
Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website.

Share

Will you be at the event? Send your RSVP.

Respond

What were Ted's favorite ways to spend free time?

Patrice Fink

Playing cards: he loved to play gin rummy, Texas hold’em, Poker, pinnacle,watching sports, playing Texas... Read more Playing cards: he loved to play gin rummy, Texas hold’em, Poker, pinnacle,watching sports, playing Texas Hold’em on his phone.... Read more Playing cards: he loved to play gin rummy, Texas hold’em,... Read more

What were Ted's favorite foods?

Patrice Fink

* Red Runs salmon salad
* Red Runs fried perch
* Red Robins chicken tenders and steak fries
* McDonald’s... Read more * Red Runs salmon salad
* Red Runs fried perch
* Red Robins chicken tenders and steak fries
* McDonald’s cheese burgers with... Read more * Red Runs salmon salad
* Red Runs fried perch
* ... Read more

What were Ted's favorite drinks?

Patrice Fink

Coca Cola Coca Cola Coca Cola

What were Ted's favorite tv shows?

Patrice Fink

The Love Connection
Family Fued
Dr Pol The Love Connection
Family Fued
Dr Pol The Love Connection
Family Fued
Dr Pol

What were Ted's favorite movies?

Patrice Fink

Going My Way with Bing Crosby
The Story of Saint Bernadette Going My Way with Bing Crosby
The Story of Saint Bernadette Going My Way with Bing Crosby
The Story of Saint Bernadette... Read more

What were Ted's favorite sports teams?

Patrice Fink

Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings the University of Michigan Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings the University of Michigan Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings the University of... Read more

What were Ted's favorite artists or styles of art?

Patrice Fink

He liked the 17th–18th century European art scene—think Baroque and especially Rococo periods, when elaborate... Read more He liked the 17th–18th century European art scene—think Baroque and especially Rococo periods, when elaborate powdered wigs (periwigs),... Read more He liked the 17th–18th century European art scene—think... Read more

What causes did Ted care about most?

Patrice Fink

Wounded Warriors Wounded Warriors Wounded Warriors

What were Ted's favorite games to play?

Patrice Fink

Cards Cards Cards

What were Ted's favorite ways to exercise?

Patrice Fink

Physical therapy 2,times a week
Hand strengthening tools
The NuStep Physical therapy 2,times a week
Hand strengthening tools
The NuStep Physical therapy 2,times a week
Hand strengthening... Read more

What were Ted's favorite vacation spots?

Patrice Fink

He loved the Gulf of Mexico He loved the Gulf of Mexico He loved the Gulf of Mexico

What were Ted's favorite songs or musical artists?

Patrice Fink

Ted was not into listening to music but he was an avid news radio junkie. Ted was not into listening to music but he was an avid news radio junkie. Ted was not into listening to music but he was an avid... Read more