Boone Jr., Thetford Bolton "Ted" M.D. Beloved disciple of the Great Physician, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all, born in San Marcos, August 17, 1927 and died August 18, 2009. Son of Rev. Dr. Bolton Boone and Eron Boone, Ted grew up in Central and South Texas, traveling the Methodist church circuit as Bolton's son before settling in Dallas. He graduated from North Dallas High School and received his college degree from Southern Methodist University after serving in the US Army as a lab technician. He met Mary Nell Fleming in the lab when her college roommate, Betty Boone, came home for a visit and wanted Nell to meet her brother. It was love at first sight. Ted chose the medical profession as a career and attended medical school at UT Medical Branch in Galveston before coming to Dallas to train in urology under Harry Spence, M.D. Following his residency at UT Southwestern Medical School, he started a solo practice in Oak Cliff based at Methodist Hospital where he practiced for over 40 years. He founded the Southwest Urology group and cherished his years at Methodist serving as Chief of Staff and Chief of Urology. Ted was a devoted and caring physician where his patients always came first in time of need. His tour as a medical missionary in 1971on the ship HOPE, anchored in Kingston Jamaica, was a highpoint in his professional career as it opened his eyes to the needs of the world. He embraced and marveled at emerging medical technology with the curiosity of a newly minted intern. Ted's second passion was theology, United Methodism and the difference accepting Jesus Christ into your heart can make in your life. He lived and loved with a positive spirit that was infectious to all around him. He was an active lifelong member of Kessler Park United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday school for decades and put his faith into action. He studied and respected all religions of the world and enjoyed discussions with people of faith. Dad's shop was his favorite leisure time activity at home. From laser light shows to restoring pipe organs, he was always tinkering with some invention or electronic device. That was a magical time with dad watching him build something out of nothing and seeing the gleam in his eye when it took off, lit up or made a funny sound. Ted is survived by wife, Nell , of 58 years, sons, Dr. Tim and Angela Boone of Sugarland, TX, Dr. Keith and Dianne Boone of Sulphur Springs, TX, and Carl and Gina Boone, of Keller, TX, son-in-law Tripp Stephens of University Park, and was preceded in death by his precious daughter Becky Stephens. He was Dadsie to Christie, Blair, Bolton and Connor Boone, Mitchell and Becca Boone, Alaina and Kaylie Boone, and Katie and Drew Stephens. Ted and his family received exceptional care from Dr. John Cox and the entire nursing and tech staff of the 7th floor Bed Tower at Methodist Medical Center. The family will receive friends at Sparkman-Hillcrest, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.on Thursday, August 20th. Following burial at 10 am on Friday, August 21st, for family and close friends, we will celebrate the life and love of Ted at Kessler Park United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 21st. Dr. Tim McLemore and Dr. Don Benton officiating. Memorials are requested to Kessler Park UMC, 1215 Turner Ave., Dallas, TX, 7520
The Dallas Morning News 8/21/2009