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Vlasia Demos Obituary
Vlasia "Vivian" Demos, nee Bardouniotis, 72, of Belleville, Ill., born March 1, 1936, in Kefalari, Korinthias, Greece, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Select Specialty Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Mrs. Demos was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, great aunt, and good friend with many people. She was a member of St.'s Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Swansea, Ill.; a member of the Philoptochos Society, Swansea, Ill.; and a member of the Daughters of Penelope, St. Louis, Mo. Vlasia took pride in her home and family. She loved the holidays and put effort into making them special for her family, especially Christmas and Easter. She also assisted other Ladies of the Philoptochos Society in baking the delightful pastries for preparation of the Greek Festival of the Church.
Vlasia was preceded in death by her parents, Georgios and Alexandra, nee Besbekis, Bardouniotis; a sister, Mina Papadopoulos; two brothers, Costas (Popi) and Demetrios Bardouniotis; and a brother-in-law, Sotirios Avgoustatos.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, James G. Demos of Belleville, Ill., whom she married Nov. 5, 1961; a daughter, Irene (Bill) Dixon of Millstadt, Ill.; three brothers, Peter (Mary) Bardouniotis of Belleville, Ill., Speros (Irene) Bardouniotis of Chicago, Ill.; and Elias (Eleni) Bardouniotis of Athens, Greece; two sisters, Eleni Avgoustatou and Panagoula (Nicos) Roumani of Athens, Greece; a brother-in-law, Costas Papadopoulos of Wayne, N.J.; a sister-in-law, Martha Bardouniotis of Chicago, Ill., and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials may be made to St.'s Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church New Building Fund, 405 Huntwood Road, Swansea, Ill., 62226. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at bnd.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, at Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, Ill. A trisagion service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2008, from Lake View Funeral Home for a 10 a.m. service at St.'s Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Swansea, Ill., with Rev. Dr. Dumitru Macaila officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vlasia Demos
Jennifer Snyder
June 27, 2008
Dear Irene,
It has been years (grade school) since we last talked.
My parents told me about your mother's passing back in April.
Hearing the news made me sad and memories of your mother immediately came to mind. Not only did she have a good spirt by nature, but the love and dedication she provided to her family was always top priority. To recall these traits from such a young age shows not only did her personality leave a impact on my life, but I am confident many others without her even knowing she did so.
I am a firm believer the spirits of ones who passed remain with their loved ones. With this being said, I can guarantee your mother is not only looking after you and your father now, but will always be with you in the life ahead.
I write today because I was in Lakeview Memorial visiting a few of my family members who are buried there. As I was walking to I came across your mother's headstone. I promptly stopped and paid my respects to a mother/wife and friend who is currently being missed by many.
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Artemis Drueke
May 30, 2008
Dear Mr. Demos and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Demos was a lovely lady who always greeted me with a smile at church. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Artemis Zarifopoulos Drueke and family
Paline Kinder
May 18, 2008
Hi, Jim this is lloyd and Pauline Kinder, who used to live up thw street from yoU,
sorry to here about vivian, I know you kove her very much and enjoyed you guys company.
We live in o,fallon Mo now and love it.
I,m going to Bible College now and I pray for your family, that God blesses you v ery much.
Well keep you in our prayers and maybe some day well cross each other path.
I lost my brother on April 5th this year and I know some what your feeling, my family is all gone now except for me.
May God Bless and keep you.
Lloyd and Pauline Kinder.
Irene Dixon
May 2, 2008
Dad,
I'm sad that mom left us early. She was a great and loving mother and wife to you. She will be missed very much. Mom will never be forgotten. I love her very much and i will take care of you and Bill. That's all we have now. I love you mom and I will keep an eye on Dad.
I love you!!!!
Dean & Virginia Bartges
April 9, 2008
Jim,
We were very saddened to hear of your familys loss. You have our most sincere sympathy.
Phyllis Bayles
April 8, 2008
Dear Jim-
Our Danville days were so very long ago, yet I remember Vivian vividly. How she loved to dance and how we all had such good food and fellowship at the "Greek House", and in my parent's (Christ and Margaret Bartges) dining room.
My brothers and I were very saddened to hear of your loss. Wishing you and your family strength and peace,
Phyllis Bartges Bayles
Debbie Gruhlke
April 8, 2008
Irene and Billy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie (Giovanetti) Gruhlke
Apple Valley, Mn
George Skidis
April 7, 2008
My memories of her are pleasant and joyful. The one that comes to mind now is not from church or any of the other usual items most will remember. When a teenager I worked in Cahokia. Vlasia and Jim had a business next door. What comes most into my mind is Vlasia making me a Dandee Burger with cheese and the love and kindness that she put in each one. She was one of the most kind and loving women I ever met. A True Christian.
Orlean and Bob McAuliffe
April 7, 2008
We only had the honor of meeting Vivian at the time of the wedding of her niece, Martha Barduniotis McAuliffe, to our son Emmett McAuliffe but we remember her well because she was not only lovely to look at, but a very sweet, friendly person. We are so sorry for the family and will remember her in our prayers.
Mike Gates
April 4, 2008
Irene,
Sorry to hear about your loss. I'll keep you and your father in my prayers. God bless!!
Pamela Borsis-Kaemmerer
April 4, 2008
Dear Jim and Family,
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Vlasia was the sweetest woman I had the pleasure to know. May God bless you and your family at this time.
Alexandra Vardouniotis
April 3, 2008
Dearest Theo Jim and Irene,
We are all devestated on the loss of Thea Vlasia. Our hearts go out to you all and may memories of Thea live in our hearts forever. She truely will be missed by all of us. With deepest sympathy & love, Spiros, Irene, George and Alexandra Vardouniotis
Pat Neely
April 3, 2008
Dearest Jim and Irene, We are so very sorry for your loss. I have been keeping up with her condition from Sandy and my thoughts and prayers have been and are still with you. Please feel free to ccontact me anytime, if you need a shoulder.
Pat Neely (Sandys Mom), Tyler and Jimmy
Stasia Demos Mills
April 3, 2008
Dear family . . . . it has been quite a long time since I've had the pleasure of seeing your kind faces, but know that the love and prayers of many friends and family (near and far)are lifting you up during these sad days. Much peace and courage to you . . . . Stasia Demos Mills (John and Mimi Demos' daughter)
Theone & Lou Politis
April 3, 2008
Jim, we were deeply sadened to hear of Vlasia passing. We remember the good old days. Mina and Vlasia were like sisters to Lou. I'm sure they are together again and waiting for us to go party. Jim, you have our deepest sympathy. Take care of yourself. Keep in touch.
love, Lou and Toni Politis
Penelope Patton
April 3, 2008
Dear Jim & Irene,
You are in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless you.
Ron & Linda (Clement) Farris
April 3, 2008
Demos Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vicky Hauser
April 3, 2008
Irene, (Billy), I am so sorry about the passing of your Mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please contact me if you need anything!
Michael, Virginia & Tori Shelton
April 3, 2008
Jim,
I was coming home from work when Paul stopped me and gave me the news. We're so sorry to hear about Vivian. Just the few times I got to talk with her I knew I was in the presence of a very special lady. I'll miss seeing her sitting in her chair and enjoying the spring with you. If you need anything we're here for you anytime. Mike, Virginia and Tori
Ezekiel & Katherine Wolfe
April 2, 2008
We were taken aback to hear of Vlasia's passing ... we are thankful that we knew her, and we rejoice that our fellowship continues in the Divine Liturgy. Our prayers are with you, with her. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on her, and on us! Memory Eternal!
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