Ted Allen Trout, of Houston, Texas, born in Roanoke, Va., on the 16th of December 1952, died on Thursday, the 12th of February 2015, at the age of 62, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Gerald Trout and Joyce Nadine Hash, of Roanoke. He graduated from Northside High School in Roanoke and then received his degree in architecture from Virginia Tech and State University in 1975.

Ted loved being raised in Virginia, but in 1978 he moved to Texas to realize his dreams. As an architect, he fit right in with Houston's growth. He was licensed in thirty-five states in addition to Canada. In 2005, he formed Ted Trout Architect and Associated, LTD, which has enjoyed success to this day and will continue to represent his legacy in the coming years. Ted designed various projects that have won several awards. Some of the more notable designs were the Sugarland Police and Courts Building, Phillips Petroleum Office and Laboratory in Pasadena, Texas, Chipolbrok Office Building, The University of Saskatchewan Student Housing and numerous multi-family developments.

Christmases were always special for the Trout family, and Ted's grand Christmas celebration was no exception. He enjoyed sharing his love of the holiday with friends, clients, and family by decorating, trimming the tree, shopping, and entertaining. His annual Christmas party was the highlight of the holiday for him and his friends. Ted never met a stranger.

When Ted was not entertaining friends, he was communing with nature. He always took great pleasure in hunting and fishing; the outdoors was his sanctuary. Ted was fortunate to be able to hunt and fish on six continents. Throughout his adventures, he was able to see breathtaking vistas and make lifelong friendships. As a result of his travels, he received many outstanding awards for excellence in hunting and fishing. He achieved the "Grand Slam of North American Sheep" and the "Big Five" of Africa's most dangerous game.

Ted was a member of many organizations throughout Texas. Notably, he holds Lifetime memberships of several conservation organizations including: Dallas Safari Club, Safari Club International, S.C.I. Gulf Coast Chapter, NRA, Wild Sheep Foundation, Texas Bighorn Society, and Grand Slam Club Ovis. However, he described his lifetime membership in The Houston Safari Club as the most rewarding, even serving as Director of the HSC's Board. Although the outdoors sporting activities were close to his heart, the arts were also special to him throughout his life. Ted supported and enjoyed the arts as a member of Theatre Under the Stars, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Natural Science. Other notable memberships included: Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa, Blackhorse Gold and Country Club and his membership at Second Baptist Church. The Houston Livestock and Rodeo was the highlight of each spring for Ted. As a season ticket holder, he always enjoyed taking friends, family, and clients to celebrate rodeo season.

Surviving are his sister, Terryee Lynn Trout Chisholm, of Blacksburg, Va.; daughter, Kristin Louise Trout Myers and her husband, Brian, of Blue Ridge, Va., his daughter, Hannah Gracyn Trout and his son, Jordan Elijah Trout, of Houston, Texas; his granddaughter, Finley Alana Myers, of Blue Ridge, Va.; his niece, Suzanne Chisholm; and two nephews, Andrew and Matthew Chisholm.

A memorial service and celebration of life is to be conducted at 11 a.m. in the morning on Saturday, the 14th of February, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. The family will receive friends in the chapel foyer immediately following the service.

A graveside service is to be conducted at 3 p.m. in the afternoon on Monday, the 16th of February, at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Avenue SW in Roanoke, where Rev. Leonard L. Southern will serve as officiant.

In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718.

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