Theodore Harry Iles

Ted H. Iles passed away peacefully at his home on September 26, 2019 He was born on January 22, 1933, in Strathmore, CA. He was 86.
Ted served in the Army during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant, stationed in Okinawa. He married Marilee after completing his enlistment and returning home. He lived and worked most of his life in Strathmore, where he served the community as Fire Chief and Manager of the Public Utility District. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Trustee and enjoyed driving the Church bus, bringing many children to Sunday School and AWANA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted L. and Olga M. Iles, and his sister Theo J. Jackson.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilee Iles, his sons Larry (wife Marion) and Tom (wife Gloria), 6 Grandchildren, Sara, Joshua, Alexandra, Jaron, Bonnie, and Charles, and 5 Great Grandchildren, Sawyer, Lyla, Jayven, Ella, and Jayden.
He is also survived by his niece Laurel Jackson Montoya, nephew Fred Jackson (wife Tamara), their children and grandchildren, sister-in-law Barbara Johnston (husband Hal), their children and grandchildren, brothers in law Peter Suhovy (wife Pasha), their children and grandchildren, and Norman Suhovy (wife Sally), and their children and grandchildren, along with many beloved cousins and dear friends too many to number.
There will be a Memorial Service in Celebration of his life at the Strathmore Faith Baptist Church at 11:30 am on Monday, October 7, 2019. Interment to be private.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family may consider making a contribution to the Tom Shimasaki Scholarship Fund in support of Strathmore High School Graduates. You may also donate to a church or charity of your choice.
To sign the family guest book or send condolences please go to www.myersfuneral.com . Myers Funeral Service and Crematory in Porterville is in charge of arrangements.