Ted - Halling

Ted Halling was born on November 6, 1939 in Missoula, Montana and passed away on August 30, 2025 in Davis. He moved from Montana to Monterey, CA in 1942 with his mother and sister. He graduated from Monterey Union High School in 1958 and took several classes at Monterey Peninsula College. From 1962 to 1968 he served in the Armor Division of the Army National Guard. He lived in Monterey until moving with his wife Judy and two daughters to Sonora in 1972. In 2004 Ted and Judy moved to Davis to live close to their daughters and grandchildren. Ted loved spending time with his daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. He took great pleasure watching Alexandra play soccer, Derek competing in mountain biking, and building great Lego structures with Nick. He enjoyed barbeques, watching the SF 49ers, going to Disneyland, and many other cherished family times. He was a member of the Senior Bowling League at the San Bruno Bowling Center in Woodland.

He was preceded in death by his mother Patricia Indorato, stepfather Benny Indorato, sister Joy Pavao and brother-in-law Bob Pavao. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his loving daughters Becky Hanna (James) and Sherry Swithenbank; his grandsons Nick Hanna and Derek Swithenbank; his granddaughter Alexandra Hanna; his half-sister Patti Long of Georgia; his cousin Mary Lugone Hancock (Bart) of Sonora and several nieces and nephews in Utah, Colorado, Norway and Monterey. Burial will be at the Davis Cemetery and Arboretum on September 9, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Smith Funeral Home chapel in the later part of September.

In lieu of flowers, you might consider donating to the Yolo County SPCA (P.O. Box 510, Davis, CA 95616. Website: yolospca.org). This is where Ted and Judy got their sweet rescue dog, Freckles. She became Ted’s best buddy for 15 years.