Theodore Shuey

Theodore Brannon Shuey, Jr. passed away Aug. 22, 2026, at the age of 61, with his family by his side after a brief battle with cancer.

Born Feb. 3, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia, Ted was raised by loving parents Phillip and Colleen Custalow in King William County outside of Richmond, Virginia. He has four siblings: sisters Teresa (Custalow) Rose, and Angela (Custalow) Pisano, and brothers Phillip Custalow, Jr. and Tony Shuey.

Ted married his wife, Teresa Shuey, Aug. 31, 1991, in Kent, Washington. Over their 35 years of marriage, they built a life together in Kingston, Washington, with their two sons, Trevor and Tyler Shuey. Ted was a devoted husband and father, always putting his family first in everything he did. He loved to play golf, garden, watch sports and movies, and take trips with his family.

Proudly serving 24 years of active-duty service in the United States Navy from 1985-2009, Ted retired as a highly respected Senior Chief. He served multiple deployments around the world and earned numerous prestigious decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal, two Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and four Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals.

After retiring from active duty, Ted transitioned into his civilian career, working his way up through the ranks. He started as an ordnance technician in 2009 and later became the Code 422 Applied Electronic/Mechanical Branch head in 2015, overseeing three production shops.

The positive impact Ted had on his family, friends and coworkers was profound. This world was undoubtedly a better place with him in it. Those who were close to Ted will continue to live and thrive in his honor. ‘Fair winds and following seas, ’ Chief Shuey.

Ted’s celebration of life will be Oct. 3 at the House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish (7235 NE Parkway) from 1-3 p.m.