Oregon resident Ted Perez, 75, died April 29, 2012, at his home in Portland, Oregon, in the presence of his wife and three children. Ted Perez was born in Deerfield, Kansas, on April 4, 1937 to Rita and John Perez. Ted was raised in Humbolt, Kansas, along with his eight siblings. Ted attended Humbolt High School and graduated in 1955. Ted was working for Ash Grove Cement Company when he married Frances Miranda in 1960 in Coffeyville Kansas, and they started their young family in 1961. While working for Ash Grove Cement Company he was transferred to Portland, Oregon, to work at a new automated lime plant. He worked for Ash Grove for 20 years. While working for Ash Grove, Ted was also a casual Longshoremen for ILWU Local no. 8 for 12 years before becoming a full-time registered Longshoreman. Ted retired from the ILWU after 22 years. Ted was very proud to be a Longshoreman and a member of ILWU. After retiring in 2003, Ted enjoyed attending pensioner meetings and still enjoyed calling the hiring hall to stay up to date on the current jobs. Ted was a man that enjoyed every day of his life and spending time with his family. He was an avid walker, enjoyed numerous activities, and was fond of bowling and woodworking projects. He spent many days helping his sons work on various projects and watching his grandsons football games. He enjoyed the latest addition to his family, his granddaughter. Ted is survived by his wife, two sons Ed (Lisa) and Richard (Maria), daughter Teresa (Gina), two grandsons (Dan and Matt), and granddaughter (Lucia).