A seaside celebration of life and Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for Theodore "Ted" Goetzinger (January 29, 1937 – July 14, 2026) was held on July 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at st-francis-by-the-sea-salter-path.

Liturgical & Music Highlights

• Prelude: Offered by Craig Everett.
• Choral Introit: "I'll Fly Away" (Spiritual), with Deacon Robin Smith as soloist.
• Processional Hymn: "Ev'ry time I feel the spirit" (WLP 751).
• Family Remarks: Delivered by Peter Goetzinger.
• The Word: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, read by Captain Eric Tellefsen.
• Psalm Anthem: "The Lord is My Shepherd" (Psalm 23, arr. Allen Pote).

We celebrate Ted's earthly pilgrimage and hold his family and friends in our prayers during this season of transition.

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