Fred "Ted" Louis Dumas, Sr

Fred Louis Dumas Sr. (Ted) was born on February 25, 1934, to Nemesia Delphine Dumas and stepfather John K. Dumas. He spent most of his childhood in Riverside CA growing up with his sisters, Lizzie Mae Dumas, Joyce Dean Dumas and Rose Marie Augustine (Nanny) all have preceded him in death.

Ted was a proud member of the Torres Martinez Tribe and spent some of his childhood years on the reservation with his grandparents, Anera and Basket Chihuahua. He cherished and shared many stories and memories from this experience.

In 1953, Ted joined the US Marine Corp. and served proudly in the Korean War. During this time, he earned the National Defense Medal, UN Service Medal and Korean Service Medal. He took pride in helping to build an orphanage while he served his country.

After Ted separated from the military, he met his loving wife of 32 years Darlene Vivian Jones whom preceded him in death in 1989. This marriage joined together a family of nine children. Margetta Isby, Rosetta Isby, Wilfred George, Frank George, Cleotis George, Silester Moore who(preceded him in death), Janice Dumas, Loretta Dumas and Fred L. Dumas Jr. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Ted and Darlene made their home in San Bernardino, CA where he began his career as a Crane Operator and remained there after his retirement in 1985.

Ted was a proud man with a big heart. His character was magnetic and throughout his life he mentored many children who viewed him as a role model and a pseudo dad. He was loved and respected by everyone, which was evident in his yearly birthday parties that seemed to unite all family and friends who came out to help him celebrate his special day.

On May 5, 2012, we loss our patriarch. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten as his memories will live on in those lives he touched along the way.