Obituary: Ted Edward Brady

Ted Edward Brady 1930 ~ 2007 Walter Edward (Ted) Brady, 77, died Jan. 20, 2007 from incidences related to Alzheimers. Born Jan. 16, 1930 in Salt Lake to Clyde and Eva Berrett Brady. Married Janeen Jacobs, 1955, in the Salt Lake Temple. Ted was a gentle, soft-spoken man with an artistic nature. In his youth he developed a strong work ethic and a love for goodness and beauty which served him well all his life. He received his Master's degree in music composition at the U of U. Ted was an accomplished pianist and organist and taught piano for many years. He and his wife, Janeen, founded Brite Music in 1976 and through his tireless efforts millions of children were influenced for good. A devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he filled a mission to Germany where he wrote several hymns which were published in the German Hymnal for the church. Ted served in many callings including bishop of the Rosecrest 1st Ward, high councilor, and on the General Church Music Committee. Ted loved machinery, roasted nuts, hiking in the mountains, and his thesaurus. He adored and was proud of his wife, and was a patient and kind father who set a constant example of integrity and strength. We will miss him. Survived by his wife, Janeen; their nine children, Diane McAffee, Steven E. (Jill), Janae, Lisa (Mark) Collett, Kirsten (Matt) Richards, Douglas L. (Jenny), Michelle (Shane) Stone, all Salt Lake, Wendy Williams, Sacramento, Camille, Virginia; 34 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert C., Vernon G. Brady; and a large extended family. Ted's funeral will be Wednesday, January 24th at 12 noon in the Rosecrest First Ward, 3101 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City. A viewing will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church prior to services. We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to Chris and all the staff at the Stratford for their tender care of our dad.