Vida Templer (1919–2021)

Born: 8 Mar 1919, Glencoe West SA | Died: 22 Oct 2021 (aged 102) | Mother: Alma Sporer (1881–1965) | Father: James Telfer (1866–1946) | Spouse: Kenneth Lionel Templer (m. 16 Feb 1946) | Children: Peter, Julie

Family

| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Self | Vida Templer |
| Father | James Telfer (1866–1946) |
| Mother | Alma Sporer (1881–1965) |
| Spouse | Kenneth Lionel Templer (m. 16 Feb 1946, d. 19 Dec 2002) |
| Son | Peter Templer (m. Chris) |
| Daughter | Julie Templer (m. Adrian) |

Life Summary

Vida was the only child of James Telfer (1866–1946) and his wife Alma Sporer (1881–1965), born on 8 March 1919 at Glencoe West, South Australia. She was active in the Glencoe community from a young age, participating in local school concerts and church events with the Templer family.

Her engagement to Kenneth L. Templer was announced in the Border Watch on 20 September 1945, and they married on 16 February 1946 at Glencoe West. The couple settled in the area and had two children: Peter and Julie.

Vida and Ken later moved to Adelaide. She outlived her husband (who died in 2002) by nearly two decades, passing away on 22 October 2021 at the age of 102. Her funeral was held on 1 November 2021 at the Heysen Chapel, Alfred James & Sons, Unley.

She was remembered as a loving mother to Peter and Julie, grandmother to Paul and Debbie, and great-grandmother to Kate, Zara, Angus, and Ellie. She was also a foster mother to Laura (deceased).

Timeline

| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 Mar 1919 | Born at Glencoe West, SA, to James Telfer and Alma Sporer (1881–1965) |
| 1920s–1930s | Active in Glencoe West community events and school activities |
| 20 Sep 1945 | Engagement to Kenneth L. Templer announced (Border Watch) |
| 16 Feb 1946 | Married Kenneth Lionel Templer at Glencoe West |
| 19 Dec 2002 | Death of husband Kenneth Lionel Templer |
| 22 Oct 2021 | Died in Adelaide, SA (aged 102) |
| 1 Nov 2021 | Funeral at Heysen Chapel, Alfred James & Sons, Unley |

Newspaper References

• "Engagement — Templer—Telfer" — Border Watch (Mount Gambier), 20 Sep 1945. Announced engagement of Vida, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Telfer of Glencoe West, to Kenneth L. Templer. [Trove article]

Sources

• Source: My Tributes: TEMPLER, Vida (nee Telfer) — Death notice, 22 Oct 2021 — accessed 04 Jun 2026


• Source: My Tributes: TEMPLER, Vida — Funeral Notice — Funeral notice, 1 Nov 2021 — accessed 04 Jun 2026


• Source: FamilySearch profile L283-TD1 (Kenneth Lionel Templer) — marriage and death details — accessed 04 Jun 2026

Links

• James Telfer (1866–1946)