Ted and Marie moved to Garland in 2017 after living most of their life in Lubbock.

Ted and Marie have been active members of congregations throughout their 50 years of married life. Ted retired from accounting work at Texas Tech. Before Marie's retirement, Marie was primarily a homemaker, but held jobs when family life allowed, including catering for Texas Tech and administrative work for Girl Scouts..

There are 2 children and 5 grandchildren Ted and Marie are very proud of their family’s accomplishments. Joan Munsami is their daughter. Marlon, Evan and Kera Munsami fill out that part of a beloved family. Glen Johnston is Ted and Marie’s son. His wife Marina, their daughter Alexandra, and their sons Anton and Andrei fill out that part of a beloved family.

Service to family, church, and having a little fun are their current goals.