John Dimos Obituary

JOHN DIMOS Age 65, a life-long resident of Lake and Porter Counties fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2004. A third-generation restauran-teur, John was perphaps best known as the owner, along with his brother Tom, of the Beauty Spot Restaurant in Gary, which they purchased from their father Jim in 1972. He also co-owned or operated a wide range of additional businesses, including a car dealership, van conversion shop, truck stop, liquor store, and real estate brokerage. For approximately the last fifteen years, he also became actively involved in educating current and future business people. He served on the faculties of Purdue University-Calumet, Purdue University-North Central, Indiana, University Northwest, and Indiana University South Bend where he taught undergraduates, graduate students and those seeking continuing education in the Principles of Business and entrepreneurship. A graduate of Lew Wallace High School in Gary, John received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and two masters degree in business from Indiana University Northwest. He was a member of Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity. He was a member of Glen Park Lodge No 732 F. & A.M., The Scottish rite, Valley of South Bend, and the Orak Shrine Temple. John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marianne (nee Fosse) Dimos; three sons, Jim (Kathy) Dimos, John Dimos and Chris (Theresa) Dimos; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Labrine (Dr. Owen) Lucas; brother, Greg (Lisa) Dimos and Tom (Pam) Dimos and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services, Monday, January 19, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church, 602 E. Monroe Street, Valparaiso with Rev. James Greanias officiating. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary. Friends may visit with the family at the Burns Funeral Home (Corner 101st and Broadway) Merrillville/Crown Point Chapel on Sunday from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Shriners Hospitals for children. To make a donation, a check made payable to "Shriners Hospital for Children" to any of the 22 Shriners Hospitals or to the Office of Development, International Shrine Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607-1460.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for John Dimos

8 Entries

Susan Russell

January 28, 2004

I knew John Dimos for only a brief amount of time, but in that time I learned what a great interest he had in getting to know each student in his class. He challenged us to think, to question, and to be informed. I believe he made NW Indiana a better place.

Sam Nemri

January 20, 2004

I consider myself extremely lucky to have met John. I am currently in his entrepreneurship class at Purdue University Calumet. In my two days I seen him in class, I have never been more interested in what a teacher had to say, Thank you very much Mr. Dimos, I will most definately miss you like a family member. Look down on us and help us through the semester, it's going to be much more difficult without your guidance.

russell dickerson

January 18, 2004

I am saddened to hear of the news. Our family used to visit the restaurant since 1958. I believe at one time he was a neighbor for a few years on Morningside Ave in Glen Park..We lived at 120..about 2 doors away and I was a paperboy in that area as well. Our prayers are with the family. Russell Dickerson

Joseph Kamen

January 18, 2004

I had the good fortune of knowing John, but the bad fortune of knowing him much too briefly. I was elated when he accepted Sid Feldman's and my offer to teach at IUN because I knew first hand of his outstanding abilities and personal values I noted when he was earning his M.B.A. As the coordinator of marketing, I wished that he were a full time faculty. But his entrepreneureal spirit won.

Yes, we will all miss him.

Butch & Pat Gibbons

January 18, 2004

We have many fond memories of John and his amazing sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Melinda Carden

January 17, 2004

Dear Marianne & Family,

I'm so very sorry to hear of John's passing. My family were Beauty Spot regulars & remember all the good times about Glen Park.

With deepest sympathy,

Melinda Wisner Carden

My Mother was Anne Wisner,(she & I both ran the Glen Park License bureau) my Dad was Joe Wisner & perhaps you remember my little son, Brian

Art Carrillo

January 17, 2004

I am honored to have met a man of great integrity and family values. Through Chris, I became one of the family members and was treated with utmost respect from Mom and Pops D.

You will be missed,

Artie

George and Kasandra Bogordos

January 17, 2004

Our Deepest Sympathy to the family.
May his memory be eternal

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