Gus Thiros

GUS THIROS Gus Thiros went home to be with our Lord on Feb. 18, 2011. He was 89 years old. He passed away at home with family. Gus was born in Pocatello, Idaho, Oct. 20, 1921. His mother, Heleni (Helen) and his father, William (Bill) were Greek and immigrated from Greece and came to settle in a small Greek community in Pocatello. Gus' parents were born and lived in the small Greek village of Diakafto where they eventually married. Later in life, Gus took his family and with other relatives revisited Greece. What a memorable month long trip it was! Gus grew and excelled in life and met and married the love of his live Virginia Parsons, in Malad, Idaho. Their daughters, Tamara was born first; then Heleena (Toni), then their 3rd child, a son, Turkan (Turk). Gus and his wife owned and operated a bar and casino in West Yellowstone "The Lariat Club". It is now a book store. They lived there during the worst winters on record. Eventually moving to Las Vegas, a small western town at that time. Gus became a 21 dealer at the Flamingo Hotel. As time went on, Gus and Virginia purchased the "Bonanza Hotel and Casino" and it became "Gus' Bonanza Club". A successful business. Then an opportunity to move to England and operate the Luxurious Hotel and Casino "The Pair of Shoes". Gus and Virginia remained in England and traveling Europe many years; and eventually became interested in antiques. They returned to the United States the excitement of being around their three grown children and grandchildren. Gus and Virginia eventually moved to Ventura, Calif., and opened a spectacular antiques shop "The Snooty Fox"; owned and operated their shop for over 10 years. Gus and Virginia were also the only certified husband and wife appraisal team of antiques and jewelry. Finally, ready to retire, they liquidated their antiques and relocated back to Las Vegas for retirement. For health reasons, Gus and Virginia's only surviving child, Heleena (Toni) and her husband, David McGee moved them home to Livingston, Mont., to their home to care for them both. Gus lived a full, rewarding, and wonderful life. He was an extraordinarily intelligent and hard working man. He was a wonderful family man. Always giving and helping his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gus loved his Greek food and was a superb cook, and taught his two daughters how to cook Greek food. Gus was preceded in death by his mother and father; son, Turk; daughter, Tamara; and all but one sibling; his brother Ted who is 91 years old and still lives in Las Vegas. Gus leaves behind a wonderful wife, Virginia he dearly loved; his daughter, Heleena (Toni) and son-in-law, David McGee of Livingston, Mont.; grandson, Jayson Pearson of Las Vegas; grandson, Curtis Crandall of Las Vegas; granddaughter, Marlo Cole of Las Vegas and her son, Zachary, their great-grandson; granddaughter, Lisa Humphries, husband, Randy Humphries of Tennessee and their three sons, Cody, Justin and Joshua, their great-grandsons; also beloved nieces and nephews. Gus has imprinted our hearts with Love and we all will miss him so very much. There will be a celebration of Gus' life in the Spring. "Saagápo" Greek for "I Love You".