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2008
George Tarasidis Obituary
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Hope Henley
February 20, 2009
Dr.T
We still thank of you often. There will never be another doctor like you. Please watch over my mom from heaven right now. She is in need of your help once again. Please guide the doctors to help my mom. Thank you for watching over me in heaven as you did here on earth.
Hope Surface - Henley
August 21, 2008
Dear family I am so sorry for you're loss. You're father was like a second dad to me. He was there for my mother( Della Surface) when I was so sick when I was 13. You're dad would call & check on me. He always told my mom not to worry to let him do the worrying he would let her know when it was time for her to worry.
I thank you & God also for sharing Dr. T with my family & me. He told my mother & my self we was like family & would always be in his heart. My heart has a empty spot now that place will always be there for you're wonderful dad. He did gallbladder surgery on me & I was hurting. You're dad sat down on the side of the bed with me & wiped away my tears. I still remember the day I was in the O.R & you're dad came over to me & he asked if my mom had told me about the bird & bees. I told him yes he said will if she had not he was going to. He was a great gift from God in the medical field. He helped God to save my mom from cancer for that I am very grateful. I will miss Dr.T so much. I told him when he retired that he could not retire until I passed away. There will never be a greater doctor in my book. I pray that God will help heal you & help you deal with you're great loss. I hope God will wrap his loving arms around us all & help us all deal with this great loss.
Christie Wright-Miller
August 20, 2008
I will never ever forget Dr. T, his laugh, his voice, and his worry beads, but most of all I will never forget the person he was to so many of us.
Kippy Roberts
August 20, 2008
Tarasidis Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Also want to take this opportunity to celebrate the life and accomplishments of this wonderful man.
I want to thank each of you for sharing your father with us for these many years. He was a very kind and compassionate man and so many lives were impacted by his gifted touch.
He was truly one of a kind.
God Bless You
gus moysakis
August 19, 2008
Dear Charles and family: I shall never forget your father, for he was the first surgeon I made a promotional presentation with Kefzol in Greek. He was ecstatic and I will never forget that day in early 1976. A gentleman's gentleman, a pillar in the community, and a lover of his Greek ancestry. Always receptive, he and I enjoyed our Greek converstions. Our hearts are saddened because he will be missed. Gus and Pam Moysakis
Jill Barrett, RN/BSN
August 18, 2008
I cant remember his face, but I have heard all of my life about the great Dr. Tarasidis, who helped to save my life, when I was burned at 13 months old (1976). What a devastating experience it had to have been for my parents. They have always been so grateful to Dr. Tarasidis for helping them through and taking care of me. To his family: my sincerest sympathy. To Dr. Tarasidis: Thank you, I hope I can touch the lives of the patients I care for, as you did.
Brendia Pack
August 18, 2008
Dear Family, Dr. T was an awsome Dr. I made rounds with him many times and he cared for each and every patient. I won't forget his manner, rough, but loving. He called me Honey as he did most everyone. He did Surgery on my Dad in the 1970s and help spare his life for several years. Children and Family and Friends. Dr. T is not in your past, but in your future- you will be with him again!!
Rev. Dr. Robert M. Pack and Rev. Dr. Brendia McDaniel-Pack {LPN}
Karen Kubecka
August 18, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. T and his worry beads, I can still hear him coming down the hall. He was such a good man to work with, he tried to take care of us. He always came when we called him even out of the fields. My condolences to the family. (Karen Edwards)
Marjorie Akers
August 18, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Evelyn Phillips
August 18, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. T. He touched my families' lives many times over the years. My husband Joe was critical in the mid 70s and I will never forget in
the early morning hours Dr. T. told me they were going to have to operate and he took my face in his hands and said "It is in the hands of the one above". What a comfort and calmness came over me at that time. As it turned out he had pancreatitis and in the following weeks Dr. T. kind of adopted my family and was so kind and gentle to their needs. Over the years different family members needed his expertise and he always came through.Then when Joe was
diagnosised with cancer in '88 Dr. T. was so compassionate and yet straight up with everything and put that big strong comforting arm around my shoulders and lead me out to the sidewalk. He was full of knowledge and wisdom. He knew when you needed a shove to get through something or needed some comforting. He could supply either.
Since he had left the hospital it didn't seem the same. The halls seemed empty without him and the sound of his beads and the sound of his name over the intercom. May God bless and comfort each of you is my prayer.
Vickey Shoemaker
August 18, 2008
As I started my nursing career in Radford in the 1970's, Dr. T taught me many lessons in medicine and life. His wisdom, skill and integrity shaped all who worked with him and were served by him. We are honored to celebrate his life and you children are privileged to carry on his legacy.
Sincerely,
Vickey Patrick Shoemaker, RN
Concord, NC
Vic Carter
August 18, 2008
Nick & Kiki,
Your dad was an important fixture in the City of Radford. I mourn his passing and share in your loss. He was more than a surgeon to his patients. He was a friend whose compassion facilitated healing.
All the best to you and your families.
Dean, Debbie & Lyndsay Young
August 17, 2008
Charlie, Michelle and Family-
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We are here for you if you need anything at all. You all are in our prayers.
Becky Linkous
August 17, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Dr. T's passing. He was very special to me and my whole family. I'll never forget how supportive he was when Dad (Jessie Smith) died and when Lewis died. I will also never forget the click of his "worry beads", that gruff exterior that didn't quite cover his heart of gold, and his sincere caring of his patients. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the whole family. I hope your happy memories with your dad will help you through your grief.
Deby & Phillip Linkous
August 17, 2008
The Tarasidis Family: I grew up at Radford Hospital while my mother (Bev Patrick) worked there. I remember lots of memories of him walking around and just givings hugs just becuase he saw you. I was very honored to have after growing up around him.. To have him assit in my C-section with Dr Weston. That almost was like having my father or grandfather in there. He will be greatly missed and forever rememberd and honored. But now he is home. Radford has lost a great man
Donna and Lloyd Williams
August 17, 2008
Dear Tarasidis family,
Dr. T will be sadly missed.Your family is in our prayers
Beth (Hurst) Landreth
August 17, 2008
Dear Tarasidis Family,
Heaven is rejoicing with the arrival of George, as I am sure Bess is as well. I know you all will miss him terribly, but you are so blest to be left with fond memories and to know your father touched the lives of so many of us. I was blessed to have been one of the nurses at the old hospital to make rounds with him and make him a cup of coffee (3 sugars) in the morning. He was so full of wisdom, not only with medicine but the human nature. May God continue to bless your family through this difficult time.
Fondly,
Beth "Hurst" Landreth
Willis, VA
Rhonda (Martin) Fleming
August 17, 2008
Dr. T you are truely going to be missed. I hope you know you had a hand in molding me into the nurse I am today. You touched so many of our lives, you cared for each and everyone of us as if we were one of your children. Always know that your Carilion family will always love, admire and respect you for the man, the doctor and most of all the person you were. We all have to admit you were one of a kind!
Kenny and Glenda Wright
August 17, 2008
The Tarasidis Family-We are very sad and sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a loving and caring person and a wonderful doctor. He will be greatly missed but will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May God comfort each of you and his blessings be with you in the days ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
MILDRED WHITESCARVER
August 17, 2008
TO ALL OF THE TARASIDIS FAMILY,I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DR.TARASIDIS' PASSING.HE WAS TRULY A GENTLE CARING MAN AS A MAN AND AS A DOCTOR.HE WAS MY FAMILIES DOCTOR FOR MANY YEARS AND BROUGHT MY FAMILY THROUGH SOME ROUGH HARD TIMES AND WE JUST LOVED HIM DEARLY.IT SADDENS MY HEART TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING AND WANTED YOU TO KNOW YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES WILL BE IN OUR DEEPEST PRAYERS NOW AND AS THE DAYS THAT FOLLOW,GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AND KNOW HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
marian (sowers) collins
August 17, 2008
I am sorry to hear of Dr. Tarasidis' passing. I have fond memories of working with him at RCH back in the 70's - I remember him carrying his "worry stones" and rubbing them as he regained control over his health. Dr. Tarasidis was a pillar of strength and he expressed such wisdom and wit. He was a one of a kind guy and I am grateful for having known him. May God comfort you during this time.
Chuck & Mary Lee Saul
August 17, 2008
We can't express enough how much we will miss Dr. T. He was rough, loud, kind and loving. He took care of me (Mary Lee) from the year he arrived in Radford until he retired. He probably saved Chuck's life when he had a major pneumothorax many years ago. He and my mom (Emogene Barton) were great friends and workmates. He will be greatly missed. He is in a place now with your mom and I'm sure he is happy.Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Linda McPeak
August 17, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Turpin
August 17, 2008
I never did get to work with Dr. T, but I felt like I knew him through the many stories from the operating room staff at CNRV. He was loved and greatly respected by all the staff and surgeons. Dr. T's legacy will live on forever. I only wished I would have known him to hear him call me "Honey" like he did so many others. My prayers go out and up to all family and friends.
With great respect,
Karen Turpin
Cabby and Diane Whitt
August 17, 2008
To all the Tarasidis Family,
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Dr. T. was a wonderful man and is going to be greatly missed by many people. May you feel the warm, loving arms of God envelope you in comfort and love.
In Christ,
Cabby and Diane Whitt
Annette Goad Jeuck
August 17, 2008
To the Tarasidas family, there are not enough words to describe what a special man your dad was to me and to everyone else in the community. He was like a second father to me. I was very young, but I remember when he first started here and I spent quite a bit of time in the office while mom worked. I remember the race to see who would become a grandparent first as Maria and I were pregnant at the same time. Talk of children was always in his conversations. I remember when my oldest had a car accident and Dr.T was the first person we met in the parking lot. He walked into the E.R. put his hand on my son's head, lifted the sheet and looked at him. He walked right up to me and said "Mama he's going to be OK". I cannot describe the feeling of relief and sense of calm that came over me. I knew coming from him ,he was right ,and he was. There will never be another one like him and I will miss him terribly but he is finally home with mama.
Nancy Walker
August 17, 2008
8/16/08
To the Tarasidis Family,
I am sad to hear of Dr. Tarasidis's passing. He was a wonderful doctor, a good father and husband, and a great friend of my father, Dr. Bill Walker, who also practiced in Radford. My good friend, who started her RN career at Radford only had great things to say about Dr. Tarasidis.
I believe that he was one of my dad's favorite and most cherished friends in his lifetime, although ill health and circumstances related to that kept them apart in later years. I recall that my dad and Dr. Tarasidis shared a wonderful sense of humor together, as well. I know that all of the hospital staff loved both of them and enjoyed working with them.
I hope that you will take comfort in knowing that your dad was well-loved, an excellent physician, a good friend to many, and will be missed.
Fondly,
Nancy Shannon Walker
Mandeville, LA
Tracy Stewart
August 16, 2008
I have many fond memories of Dr. T. I learned alot from him thru the years and have personally been touched by his kindness and generosity. Charlie- you also have a lot of your dad's great qualities and I know that he was so proud of each of you.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gaile Broce
August 16, 2008
I'll never forget the sound of your beads coming down the halls in the hospital every morning. Thank you for all you taught me. Your hands were truly blessed.
Thomas Stavredes
August 16, 2008
Tarasidis family:
Our hearts and prayers are with each of you. May you be comforted to know that he now joins your mother with God.
Stavredes family (RIchmond, VA)
Jim and Erika Leventis & family
August 16, 2008
Dear Nick, Charles, Vera, Greg, Kirk and families,
I am very saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. I know my family will forever be grateful for the friendship, care, support and love your father and mother gave to us growing up. All the great memories of visiting the Tarasidis family. And for me personally, providing the funds to send me to the Ionian Village, where we made more wonderful memories.
It brought great joy to my mom and dad to have the opportunity to visit him last year and catch up.
I know how much you all will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May his memory be eternal and may God grant all of you long lives to remember him by.
Harry & Claudine Saville & family
August 16, 2008
Many of our family members were patients of Dr. T and we all thought the world of him. He was a wonderful, caring doctor and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you his family, my God comfort and bless you all at this very difficult time.
Connie Reed
August 16, 2008
DR. Tarasdis Family, I am very sorry
about your loss. He was a special person and my father and I (Connie
and the late Charles or "Gene Reed"-
Reed Lumber Co.) cared deeply for
him and I will keep your family in my
prayers. Heaven just gained a true
ANGEL. Connie Jean Reed Stoner
Marjorie Akers
August 16, 2008
Just to let you know you are in my prayers at this time of the loss of your father.He was such a help to so many thru the years,a great doctor.He treated my son about 30 years ago & I feel he saved his life.
May God be your strength & give you His peace as He walks this road with you.God bless as He keeps you in His care. Marjorie Akers
Debbie and John Bratton
August 16, 2008
I can never put into words what Dr. T meant to me! He was an amazing surgeon but an even more amazing man who truly loved those who worked with him. Working with him for twenty plus years is truly one of my greatest life blessings.
anne harris
August 16, 2008
When I first came to work in critical care at RCH 27 years ago Dr. T. was a forboding figure with his loud booming voice. Scard me to death. however he quickly became my favorite and I loved and admired him like the rest of the community.What a loss. Their will never be another like him. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Joan Williams
August 16, 2008
Dr. Tarasidis touched many lives and will be fondly remembered by all.
CCU weekend staff CNRV
August 16, 2008
He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Dobbins
August 16, 2008
Dear Family,
Please know that your father was a very special person. The respect he showed for others was unmatched by
any doctor I knew.
I met him as a practical nursing student at Radford Community Hospital and was later his patient.
His honest yet caring approach will stay with me always.while you surely have sorrow now, rejoice in the memories of having shared your life with a wonderful doctor and person.
May God bless you all
Bobby & Connie Lytton
August 16, 2008
Charlie & Michelle, We were so very sorry to hear of Dr. T's passsing. He was a wonderful person as well as one of the best Dr's Radford has ever had. If you need anythng or if there is anything we can do, please give us a call.
Pete Simopoulos
August 16, 2008
May his memory be eternal and life be unto all of us. Thinking of all and praying for you in this difficult time.
With Love,
Pete,Frances,Sotiri and Connie Simopoulos
Patricia Sotos
August 16, 2008
May his memory be everlasting. With love,
Pat Sotos
Richmond, VA
Kay Spaulding-Custer
August 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Katherine Spaulding
August 16, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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