Edward "Ted" J. Sutphen of La Pine, Oregon, died January 11, 2006.  He was 45.

Ted was born December 29, 1960, in Pasadena, California to John and Susan (Francis) Sutphen.  He earned a master's degree in psychology from Long Beach State University.  He worked as a lifeguard in Santa Monica, California, as a manager of Firestone Tires in Los Angeles, and as a gas station attendant at Wickiup Station.  He enjoyed detailed cars, listening to music, collecting Hot Wheels, volunteering at the La Pine Community Kitchen, and spending time with friends.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Susan Bentley of La Pine and Ronald Bentley of Las Vegas; a brother Randall Sutphen of Florida; four stepbrothers, Larry Bentley of San Francisco, Ronald Bentley Jr and Peter Bentley, both of California, and Steven Bentley of Lake Havasu, Arizona; a sister, Cynthia Dalebout of La Pine; and a stepsister, Lisa Jahn of Bremerton, Washington.  He was preceded in death by his father.

The Bulletin (Bend, Oregon), January 13, 2006