Theodore Spencer Hogue

Theodore "Ted" Hogue, 82, of Bakersfield. CA, went to join those whom he loved and to "Ever be with the Lord" on Sunday, June 26, 2016. He left this world peacefully in the presence of family in the comfort of his home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 9:30 am, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Higher Ground Church, 917 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309, Doors will open for viewing and prayer at 8:30am. All are welcome for refreshments and fellowship immediately following in the reception hall and for Military Honors and Burial Service to be held at 1:15pm. at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203. Ted was born July 9, 1933 in Hoisington, Kansas to Shirley E. and Vlesta E. Hogue. He started school in Denver, CO, attended a year in Rawlings, WY and graduated from Compton High School in Compton, CA. After which he spent the summer of 1951 working for the Forestry Service in Gallatin Valley, MO. He then attended Compton Junior College from which he graduated with an AA in Science in 1953. An athletic scholarship allowed him to attend UCLA from which he graduated with a BS in Geology. He was fortunate to play football on two State High School Championship teams, one Junior College National Championship team, and a National Championship team at UCLA along with two Rose Bowl winning Teams. He was drafted immediately after college and served in the US Army as a Records Specialist in Hawaii for two years. After the Army he worked as a Geologist in the oil industry in California, the Philippines, and the West Indies. While mud logging in the Philippines he met and he fell in love with Leoni Mejarito and they were married in Mexico City in 1961. Many beautiful things happened before Leoni went to be with the Lord in early 1973. He then met the next and last great love of his life, Polly Roberson, and together they spent 41 years raising their joined families, serving the Lord, and traveling whenever they were able. At the age of 50 he got his General Contractors License and took on being a builder. He spent years devoted to the genealogy of his family and various others. He loved fishing and spending time in his orchard. He taught his children from the experiences of raising farm animals and growing gardens. He was disciplined and dependable. He supported Polly in her ministry throughout the years and took great pride in the many lives she impacted through her teachings. Polly went home to be with the Lord late 2014. He lived a remarkable life filled with all that life should be. He was loved and he loved. He walked to school in the snow, uphill, both ways; with holes in his shoes, he played football for the winning team, he tasted rare foods in foreign lands, sailed off the shores of Hawaii, got lost in Japan, visited the Holy Land, Cruised the high seas with family, he caught the biggest fish, climbed the Highlands of Scotland, tread upon the Giants Causeway, took his wife to Ireland when "she got better", walked the streets of Dublin and joined a gym at 82 years young, he fought the good fight. His faith never wavering, and went into eternity with all of his heart. He will forever be loved and remembered by his family, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. This was a good man, a good man who loved fishing.

Theodore Spencer Hogue

July 9, 1933 - June 26, 2016

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July 9, 1933 - June 26, 2016

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