Theodore Panish

On Thursday January 28, 2016, Ted "Doc" Panish of the North Fork Valley, passed away at the age of 72.

He was a long time resident of Crawford, mentor, coach, teacher and a beloved father of Kenai Panish, 23, and River Panish, 19.  Beloved friend to all.  There will be a Celebration of Life service at Hotchkiss High School in Hotchkiss, where Ted taught English and coached Basketball from 1981 to 2005.  The date is Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 6 p.m. in the gym.

There is a Memorial Fund set up at First State Bank of Colorado with 4 locations (Crawford, Hotchkiss, Paonia, and Delta) to raise funds to pay for his funeral and any other expenses.  Ted "Doc" Panish Memorial Fund.  Our prayers go out to his two sons through their loss of their beloved father.

Contact Jessica Thomas-Hoage 970-589-3953 if you  have questions