Theodore Kenneth Cherms

April 19, 2019 - April 24, 2019

Theodore Kenneth Cherms, 72, passed from this life on April 24, 2019 at 8:30 pm surrounded by his family at St. Jude Medical Center. Theodore was born April 19, 1947 to Harry and Mildred Cherms in Providence, Rhode Island. At the age of five Ted relocated to Lakewood, California. He was one of six children. He went to Buena Park high school in Orange County, he joined track and baseball teams. After high school he followed his brothers’ footsteps and joined the US Navy. In November 1968, he married the love of his life Margaret Russett. They had five wonderful children: Tim, Brendon, Jeff, Chris, and finally their girl Jennifer. Ted began working for Standard Oil company. He started from the bottom, working his way up. He was given the opportunity to oversee a poorly performing station. After six month he turned the station around and was offered the dealership. He was known as the youngest Chevron dealer in the country. After two years he moved on and sold the dealership. He then took on the Automobile business. After 42 years in the business, 32 of which were spent at Villa Ford of Orange, as a Commercial Fleet Sales Manager. Ted retired in 2015 and devoted this time to his beloved Knights of Columbus. Where he spent 8 years and very many accomplishments. He got to Celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife. Ted has had a very full life. He was a devoted Husband, Father, and proud Grandfather to 12 amazing grandchildren. He is loved by all and will be greatly missed.