Our loving wife, mother and yiayia, Katy Paulos Speros, passed away at home with her family at her side on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000.
Katy was born October 25, 1915, to Gus and Polexene Paulos, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was raised in Magna, Utah, where she graduated from Cyprus High School. She married Ted J. Speros January 19, 1941. Ted and Katy were partners in marriage and life for nearly 60 years. They shared in business, Katy having served along side Ted as an officer in the Herald Building Corporation and a Partner in Speros Enterprises. Katy was a lifetime member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, where she participated as a member of the Holy Trinity Choir, Philoptohos Society, Arcadian Ladies and Panahaikos Society and the Greek Festival until her illness. She was a faithful volunteer for many organizations; her love, devotion and endless support for philanthropic causes will be greatly missed. Katy was active in her children's education, having served as PTA President of Uintah Elementary School, Roosevelt Jr. High School and East High School. She was appointed to the Salt Lake Board of Education, where she served for several years. She also served as president of the Greek Language school in Salt Lake City. She followed her children's interests through the University of Utah, serving as president of the Delta Delta Delta mother's club, Beta Theta Pi's mother's club and Chi Omega's mother's club. Katy was a lifelong supporter of the University of Utah athletics program and found great joy in attending the football games with her husband and family. Katy was a member of the Radiant Chapter Order of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. She was an active member of P.E.O., Chapter R. She served as a member of the L.D.S. Hospital Auxiliary as a volunteer for more than 30 years. She was a member of the public information committee of the University of Utah Medical Center Fund. Katy was known for her love of children, gourmet cooking, and telling a great joke. When parents couldn't find their children, they could always be found at Katy's house having a homemade cookie with a Coke. After her children were raised, Katy enjoyed spending her evenings with her grandchildren, working on projects, playing Scrabble or having dinner at Lamb's Restaurant with her husband, Ted, where patrons continue to enjoy many of Katy's best recipes.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Ted J. Speros, who never missed an opportunity to make every day special for Katy. She is also survived by her daughter Victoria Peters (Bill), her son John Speros (Magdalena), and daughter Estelle Kevitch (Michael). She will be greatly missed by her four grandchildren, Angela, Katherine (Katie) and Thomas Peters and T.J. Speros.
Her family expresses grateful appreciation to Magda Gomez and Carmen Verona for their loving, compassionate care and companionship and to Dr. James Pearl and his staff for their dedication.
Friends may call Sunday, December 17, 2000, from 6-8 p.m. with prayer service at 7:30 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 18, 2000, 12:00 noon, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 279 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment following at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Ted J. and Katy P. Speros Foundation established in 1997 to support the religious and charitable activities of Holy Trinity Cathedral and Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Churches, c/o Holy Trinity Cathedral, 279 So. 300 W., Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.