Theodore "Ted" Zinda

Theodore (Ted) Roy Zinda, age 71, went to his heavenly home on March 30, 2025 in Sun City, AZ. He suffered a massive heart attack while taking a walk with his wife, Jean. Ted was born September 9, 1953 in Beach, ND, the oldest son of William (Bill) Zinda and Beulah (Miller) Moe. Ted attended St. Philip’s school until 7th grade when he and his family moved into Wibaux. He graduated from Wibaux County High School in 1971 and continued his education at Billings Vo-tech where he received an associate’s degree in welding. Ted spent some of his growing up years at John and Gert Piesik’s learning how to butcher and to work hard. He also enjoyed his time working for Harry Begger where he was treated as family. Ted worked for Tuboscope, Noble Drilling and several other drilling rigs until he married Jean Marciniak on June 26, 1976 at St. Philip’s Church. They moved to Patuxent River, Maryland where Jean was stationed in the Navy. While there Ted worked for Dean Construction, paving roads. In 1977 they returned to Wibaux where Ted worked for a short time at the Wibaux Elevator and Burlington Northern Railroad. He later worked for S & M in Glendive and then Wibaux County Road Department for 22 years. The oilfield drew him back in when he worked for Nalco Chemical and D & M Solutions in Baker, MT. He retired in 2019, but not really. He began driving the school bus after his grandchildren begged him to be their bus driver. He enjoyed seeing his grandchildren and all of the other children who rode the bus. Driving the activity bus was a highlight for him. Ted also spent many hours helping Ron Efta put in his crop. Ted was a wonderful provider for his family and generous with his time and resources; giving generously to his family, friends and those in need. He would give the shirt off his back and the boots on his feet if he knew someone needed them. Ted was always painting something from houses to bridges. His biggest project being the Wibaux Bible Church where he attended faithfully for over 40 years. The Wibaux Garden Club depended on him to help with many community projects. The community of Wibaux won’t be the same without him. Ted is survived by his wife, Jean, his two sons, Troy of Wibaux, Scott (Nistosha) of Rosharon, TX and his daughter, Jenny (Austin) Domek of Wibaux; grandchildren Cy and Thor Domek of Wibaux, Zoella and Zyla Zinda of Rosharon, TX; his sister, Vicki Zinda of Green Valley, AZ, brother Lyle (Peggy) of Billings, MT; his brother-in-law, Stanley Marciniak of Wibaux; sisters-in-law, Elaine (Dan) Lorbiecke of Glendive, MT and Mary Ann (Pete) Score of Wibaux; 5 nieces, Lisa Lorbiecke, Tammy Durbin, Danielle Tucker, Melissa Dwyer, Nicole Zinda; 6 nephews, Tim Lorbiecke, David Lorbiecke, Richard Hoiland, Shad Zinda, Brian Zinda, Cody Zinda; step-brothers, Roger Kearnes and Roy Kearnes; and numerous friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Zinda, mother, Beulah Moe, step-mother, Emma (Kearnes) Zinda, granddaughter, Halle Hope Domek, nephew, Chris Hoiland, niece, Shannon Chamberlain, step-brother, Jerry Kearnes, and step-sister, Sharon Kearnes. 1 John 5:11-13. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wibaux Garden Club. A Celebration of Ted’s Life will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Wibaux High School Gymnasium with supper and fellowship to follow at the Wibaux Fairgrounds. Silha Funeral Home of Wibaux has been entrusted with arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.SilhaFuneralHomes.com.

Theodore "Ted" Zinda

September 9, 1953 - March 30, 2025

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