Obituary Notice from an unidentified contemporary newspaper: Edward Marshall Barnum III. Edward (Ted) M. Barnum III, 63, died suddenly on March 14, 2011 in his home in Denver, Co. He was proceeded in death by his mother: Betty Coon-Beckman, his step-father: Wayne L. Beckman, his father: Edward M. Barnum Jr. and his sister: Katherine Sue Barnum. Ted is survived by his sister Bonnie and brothers Mark (Ada) and Robin (Debbie) and many nephews and nieces. Ted proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Viet Nam veteran. In his life Ted was a talented baker, he graduated from Lincoln High School, Denver, Colorado, and was a great fan of all Colorado sports teams. Ted will be sorely missed!