Michael G. Dovolos

Dovolos, Michael G. Beloved and adored father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Michael George Dovolos, age 81, of Edina, died Thursday, January 7, 2010, peacefully in his home. Michael was born June 22, 1928 in Niata, Greece. Michael came to America on an academic scholarship to study engineering at Macalester College. While attending Macalester, he translated New Testament Greek to English for seminary students. During this time, he met his future wife, Panayiota (Bea) Mihalaria, who precedes him in death. She was the love of his life. Michael was passionate about his church and Lord, family, grandchildren, and friends. He was the epitome of being happy, positive and full of life! He made those around him feel very loved and special. He worked for Ministers Life for 25 years, served his church as a deacon, prepared foods for the Banquet Committee, served on the Building & Grounds Committee, and in recent years served as a church greeter, and visited shut-ins faithfully. Michael enjoyed sharing the history and culture of his beloved Greece while having a deep appreciation and pride for his new homeland, America. He kept active and very involved with his daughters and grandchildren, AHEPA, his engineering association, and with the "wisdom table" at Pearson's Restaurant. Besides his family, he was cared for with great love and attention by his angels: Janet Jones, Bonnie Hruby, Kerry Anderson, Aimee Elizabeth, and Laurie Jenkins. Michael is survived by his daughters, Anastasia Dovolos Hoeft (William) and Georgia Dovolos Rouman (Sam); 5 grandchildren, Andreas (Amy), William, Alexandra, Michael, Sophia; 1 great-grandson, Alexander; brother, Constantin Dovolos; sister, Theodora Boosalis; sisters in Athens, Greece, Despina and Chrisaytha; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Memorials should be sent to St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. Funeral service 11 AM Monday with visitation ½ hour prior to the service at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, 35th & Irving Ave S., Mpls. Visitation 5-7 PM Sunday in the Terrace Room at the Church with Trisagion service at 7 PM. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996