Theodore Silas Kauffman

Theodore “Ted” S. Kauffman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 22, 2024, at his home in Kalispell, MT, after a long, hard battle with cancer. He was 52. Ted was born in Aug. 1971, to Jim and Naomi. In 1991, he married Natalie; they had 6 children together and took 1 more in. As a devout Christian, Ted put his walk with God at the forefront of his life. Ted was also a beloved team member at Sliters in Bigfork for 32 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, and giving back to his community. Ted is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Naomi; twin brother, Tommy; and other close family members. His memory is carried on by his wife, 7 children, 2 sons-in-law, 1 daughter-in-law, 3 grandchildren, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, his siblings’ spouses, and countless other family and friends. A viewing will be held at 12 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2024, at Bigfork Chapel, followed by a celebration of life at 1 p.m. Ted will be buried at Creston Cemetery.