Gust Kiousis' Obituary
Gust Kiousis, 88, passed away peacefully early in the morning on February 9, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
He moved to St. Louis in the summer of 2014 to live with his daughter and her family after relocating from Gainesville, Fla. Gust and his recently departed wife, Tassia Kiousis, had moved to Florida from Modesto, Calif., to be near family in their final years. He is survived by his two children, Spiro and Konstantina, four grandchildren, Stassi, Konstantine, Chrysanthe, and Alexandra, and son- and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Jennifer. Born in Lefkasion, Kalavriton, in the Peloponnese region of Greece, Gust completed his high school degree in 1944 and survived many hardships living under Nazi occupation during World War II. After the war, he served honorably in the Greek army and moved to Athens where he held a variety of jobs, including a management position in a major hospital. In 1956, he immigrated to Lubbock, Texas, where he had family, to pursue the American dream. After living in both Texas and New Mexico for a few years, he moved to California and lived there for over four decades. In 1964, he married Tassia Stavropoulos in Los Angeles, Calif., and in 1965 he became the proud owner of a restaurant in Anaheim, Calif., that he and his wife owned until 1978. At that time, they moved to Modesto, Calif., where they opened another small business, raised their children, and ultimately owned and managed a variety of real estate investments that they retained through their retirement years. Gust was known for his strong work ethic, love of learning and his passion for politics and history. He enjoyed debating public affairs and politics with anyone who would engage with him. He bestowed his love of learning to his children, who both went on to pursue their doctorates and currently maintain positions as professors at major universities. A lover of art, he could often be found with a sketchbook, drawing anything that caught his imagination. Some of his favorite past times included reading, playing cards or backgammon with family and friends. He was a loving father and grandfather, and he will be sorely missed. Funeral service details are below. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his memory to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Modesto, Saint Elizabeth Greek Orthodox Church in Gainesville, or the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in St. Louis.
Friday, February 13,4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Visitation &7 p.m. – Trisagion
Schrader Funeral Homes & Crematory
14960 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 227 - 5511
Saturday, February 14, 12:30 p.m. - Funeral
The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
1755 Des Peres Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 966 - 2255
Saturday, February 14, Immediately following Funeral - Luncheon
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
999 North 2nd Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 881–5800
Tues, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m. – Burial Service
Orthodox Christian Cemetery at Countryside Baptist Church
10926 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332 - 1493
Tues, Feb. 17, Immediately Following Service – Luncheon
St. Elizabeth Greek Orthodox Church
5129 NW 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 371–7258
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