Thedusa Peterson Anthanason

ATHANASON, Thedusa Peterson "Theda" 98, of Clearwater Beach, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 at Peninsula Care & Rehab. She was born in Tarpon Springs, and was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Her father, Gabriel Peterson, was the inventor of the removable propeller guard which is still used by the sponge fishing boats of Tarpon Springs. She attended public and parochial schools in Tarpon Springs and also attended Stetson University, Deland, FL. She was an active member of the Clearwater Garden Club, the U.S. Army Wives and Widow's Club, past president of the Tarpon Springs PTA and past member of the Clearwater Woman's Club and the Clearwater Yacht Club. Survivors include a daughter, Anna M. Faklis, Clearwater Beach; son, Gary Frank Athanason, Clearwater; 2 granddaughters, Theda Marie Buckley, Gainesville, Debra Ann Faklis, Tampa; 2 grandsons, Nicholas Gary Athanason, Mark Gabriel Athanason, both of Clearwater; 2 great-grandchildren, Ryan Thomas Buckley, Julie Ann Buckley, both of Gainesville; sister, Athena Catterall. Preceded in death by husband, Col. Nicholas A. Athanason and son, Dr. Arthur Nicholas Athanason. Visitation Friday, Aug. 29, 6-8 pm at Dobies Funeral Home, 701 E. Tarpon Ave. Services Saturday, 1:30 pm at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Final resting place, Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park. Dobies Funeral Home-Tarpon 727-942-0515 dobiesfuneralhome.com