John Soter

John Soter 4/4/14 ~ 5/14/05 John Soter passed away May 14, 2005, at the age of 91, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born April 4, 1914 in Evethrai-thevone (Krekoukion) Greece to Nick Soter and Estelle Drososs. John came to the United States in 1931 with his brother, Tom Soter. He worked for the Standard Motor Company in Price, Utah. In 1942 he was drafted in the United States Army serving World War II in Germany and France. Honorably discharged from the Army in 1945, he later married Helen Arkoudas in 1946 in the Greek Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City. John owned and operated Delmar Lounge for 29 years. Prior to owning his own business he worked for the Utah State Liquor Commission for several years. A member of American Legion, International Footprinters Association, Moose Lodge and was a special Deputy Sheriff in Salt Lake County under Sheriff Pete Hayward. Preceded in death by his two brothers, George and Tom; niece, Stell Ure; and wife, Helen Soter. Survived by children, Estelle Smith, Tina Soter, Nick (Karen) Soter; four grandchildren, Nicole (Dave) Daman, Parrish (Jenifer) Smith, John and Brittany Soter; and niece, Kathy (Jerry) Smith, and many other nieces and nephews Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wed-nesday, May 18, at the Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, 5335 South Highland Dr. Friends may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Interment will follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.