Dr. George Angelos

Dr. George Angelos, 79, of Billings, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Johns Nursing Home in Billings.

George was born Oct. 12, 1930 in Sheldon, Iowa. He was one of five children born to James and Blanche (Shaw) Angelos. After finishing high school and attending Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., George joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Warren AFB in Cheyenne, Wyo., where he met and married the love of his life, Bettie Miller, in 1952.

Before his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he and Bettie had the first two of five boys, Craig and Jim, both born in Cheyenne. After his military service, George attended the University of Iowa and then medical school at the University of South Dakota and University of Cincinnati followed by internship in Springfield, Ohio. While in medical school, he and Bettie had two more sons, Kent and Ward. George began his practice of medicine in 1962 in Hot Springs, S.D., where he and Bettie had their fifth son, Blake, in 1966.

In 1972, George and Bettie moved the family to Billings, where George fulfilled a lifelong dream of developing and managing the emergency room service and medical practice at St. Vincent's Hospital for the next 20 years. Along the way, George and his partners also established and operated the Doctor's Walk-In Clinic on 24th Street West in Billings.

Beginning with his retirement in the early '90s, George and Bettie were avid golfers and spent winters in Tucson, Ariz., where they enjoyed their retirement together with their many friends and family. George also loved to hunt and fish and spent many a day enjoying the same with his many friends and family members.

Preceding George in death are his parents and siblings, James, Blanche, Theodore, Lee, Bettie, and John (Jack) Angelos.

George is survived by his wife Bettie and five children, Craig (Joan) Angelos of Linden, Va., James (Sally) Angelos of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., Kent (Stephanie) Angelos of Kenmore, Wash., Ward (Jolene) Angelos of Kennewick, Wash., and Blake (Joleen) Angelos of Bellingham, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was a wonderful presence and influence on the lives of his children, grandchildren and entire family. He was always there to help and advise and had a sense of humor and sharp wisdom that enriched the lives of all who knew him. He is loved and will be deeply missed as husband, Dad, brother, Grandpa, friend and doctor.

At his request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at Cremation & Funeral Gallery in Billings. Please make a donation to your favorite worthy cause in remembrance of Dr. George Angelos.

Arrangements are by Cremation & Funeral Gallery.

Condolences may be sent online to www.cfgbillings.com.

GEORGE ANGELOS

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