Winifred Marilyn "Teddie" Vedder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

VEDDER, Winifred Marilyn Aug. 24, 1923 – May 16, 2015 Teddie, as she was known to all her friends and family, died the evening of May 16, 2015. A lifelong Californian, she was the youngest daughter of Lyda and Charles Holt. She was born in Taft, California, but shortly thereafter the family moved to Santa Barbara, where she attended elementary school. The family then moved to Bakersfield where Teddie graduated from Bakersfield High School. She was also a graduate of Armstrong College in Berkeley. Her only child, Phillip, was born during her brief wartime marriage to Leroy Dockstader. In 1951 Teddie married Dwight Vedder, and they shared a wonderful, adventurous life until his death in l991. Their travels were extraordinary, and after his death Teddie enthusiastically continued to travel with family and friends throughout her life. Teddie and Dwight were great lovers and collectors of art. She was a generous supporter of many charities and organizations. Teddie is survived by her sister, Charline Holt Mackessy; her son Phillip Vedder and his wife, Sarah; her grandchildren Jason Vedder and his wife Michele; Rachel Vedder and her husband Jamie Fortin; and Asia Vedder; as well as great-grandchildren Kasey Vedder and Tatum Vedder, and Kian Vedder Fortin. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 29, at All-Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church at 11:00 AM., to be followed by a reception at Casa Dorinda, 300 Hot Springs Road, at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Braille Institute of Santa Barbara, 2031 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA. 93105.

Winifred Marilyn "Teddie" Vedder

August 24, 1923 - May 16, 2015