ZUBER, EDWARD F. (TED) May 7, 1932 – October 30, 2018
It is with deep sorrow that the family of TED ZUBER announce his peaceful passing October 30, 2018. Ted is survived by his devoted wife, Monika Erne Wales Zuber and her son Christopher Wales. His proud children (with his former spouse Muriel) Carol Zuber (Andreas) Tom Zuber (Janice) and Linda Zuber. Ted also leaves behind his 4 brothers, Carl (Gloria), Don (Sylvia), Ralph (Maryke) and John (Nancy) his 8 surviving grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Together, we wish Ted a peaceful journey and a grand welcome by those who await him, his late Mom, Ina Foster, his eldest son Rick Zuber and his grandson, Justin Chislett.
In his own words, Ted lived life to the fullest and lived it his way! A skydiver, motorcycle rider, painter, photographer, teacher, guitar player, ultra-lite pilot, inventor, veteran (infantry, paratrooper, sniper, war artist), father, husband, brother and friend.
In addition to his magnificent landscape paintings, Ted was Canada’s last official war artist and was named a Canadian Heritage Painter with many of his remarkable works displayed within the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. His work was commissioned and displayed in many Countries around the world, most notably South Korea where his painting “Kwong San 355” is the only artwork outside that of Korean Nationals to be on permanent exhibit within the hallowed halls of the Korean War Memorial, a Museum dedicated to preserving and honoring the sacrifices of war.
Ted was the only surviving Canadian Veteran to hold four (4) medals from battles including Korea and the Gulf War. Additionally, Ted received an Ambassador for Peace medal by the Republic of Korea, His work was featured in the book, “Deadlock in Korea”, written by the highly acclaimed author, journalist and broadcaster, Ted Barris. Ted’s work is also featured in the book “Triumph at Kapyong” written by the late CBC Correspondent and author, Dan Bjarnason.
Ted was a teacher of Art and Photography at St Lawrence College in Kingston and Brockville, Ontario.
For more information visit http://www.zubergallery.com/
A Celebration of Ted’s Life will follow at a later date.”

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