Nov. 6, 1933 — Feb. 20, 2025
Ted Mularz passed away Feb. 20 in Sedona, Arizona. He was born on Nov. 6, 1933 in Chicago.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Mularz; his two children, Mark Mularz and Annie McCune; his two stepchildren, Cris McPhail and Todd Deveau; as well as many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Ted graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s Degree in architecture. He served two years in the Coast Guard in Ketchikan, Alaska, and was honorably discharged in 1955.
After completing his military service and degree, Ted moved to Aspen, Colorado, where he established his architectural practice. He was influential in the development of the city of Aspen as an architect, and he served the community as a founding member of the Aspen Historical Society and as president of the Chamber of Commerce.
Ted moved in 1990 to Ashland, where he continued to work as an architect and consultant, completing projects for Southern Oregon University, the city of Ashland and the Ashland School District. He was appointed by the governor to serve on the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners.
Over the course of his practice, primarily as the principal of his own firm, he designed and administered the construction of more than 350 building projects. He was most proud of two honors that he received during his career. First, Ted was elected to the presidency of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Second, he was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects in recognition of service to the profession and the public.
In 2014, Ted lost his first wife, Ruth. Ted then met Phyllis Deveau at Mountain Meadows in Ashland, where they both lived. They were married on Dec. 10, 2016, in Ashland.
In 2023, Phyllis and Ted moved to Sedona, Arizona, near to Phyllis’ daughter Cris McPhail her and husband, Bruce.
Ted loved his work and loved his hobbies. He enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing and bird hunting. He loved dogs and had many dogs as dear companions throughout his life. Ted also enjoyed the Oregon coast, where he owned a cabin on Laurel Lake for many years. He loved spending time with his children and his grandchildren and built many wonderful memories of holidays spent together and celebrating their birthdays.
Ted was deeply spiritual and dedicated to his Catholic faith. He often served as a lector at church and exhibited his faith in word and action. He was very generous to those in need and regularly supported charities in his own community and throughout the world.
Ted was kind, loving and generous to all those around him. He made a lasting impact on his profession, but more than that, a lasting impact in the hearts of all those he knew. He left this world a richer place for all of us.
A memorial mass in memory of Ted’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, 987 Hillview Drive, Ashland.
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