Theodore Thomas Klein

Theodore (Ted) Klein, DDS
October 27, 1928 - December 3, 2016

Ted Klein recently passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Ted was a veteran of the Korean War. After graduating from Creighton University in 1958, Ted became a successful dentist in Santa Rosa, California. His career spanned 35 years there before he moved to Palm Springs and then eventually to Arizona. He was an avid golfer since childhood and enjoyed the game very much. Teds life was full of wonderful friends who will truly miss him and his full heartfelt laugh. He is survived by his sister, Marian Doss in Los Angeles and 5 children: Janet Tarrant of Arizona, Nancy Ottenstein (and husband, Paul) of Colorado and Arizona, Barbara Kolbe (and husband, Kevin) of Virginia, Marilyn Eynck (and husband, Robert) of California, and John Klein of California. In addition, he is survived by 7 grandchildren. Ted lost his wife, Catherine (Kay) of 50 years in 2001 but was fortunate enough to find love again with his surviving wife, Donna Ryan Klein. Soon thereafter, they enjoyed years living in Sedona, Arizona. A service is planned for December 14 at 10 A.M. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 180 St. John Vianney Lane, Sedona, Arizona 86336. 928-282-7545. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Compassus, 70 Bell Rock Plaza, STE. A, Sedona, AZ. 86351 or Sedona Humane Society, 2115 Shelby Dr., Sedona, AZ. 86336.