Obituary: Nicholas G. Dokos

Nicholas G. Dokos 1917 ~ 2006 Born February 23, 1917, passed February 22, 2006. Born in Midvale, Utah to Minerva Deuel Goodridge and Nicholas Dokos. Member of the LDS Church. Married Virginia Casa Xaiz May, 1942. Longtime resident of the west side (Glendale), received several beautification awards during the 50s and 60s. Thanks to a good friend Jay Ingleby, two streets and a shared plaque were given in his name. He was a good and respectful hunter and loved to fish. During the 40s, 50s, and early 60s he and a close group of friends pioneered wet fly and streamer fishing on the Lower Provo River and then he turned to the Middle Weber River and did the same there. There was never a greater fisherman that waded those two rivers. Wolfe's Sporting Goods in the middle 50s commissioned him to tie and sell his streamer flies in their store. He was a man of simple means and cherished the event more than the material aspect of it. His temper created no fear, whether you loved him or not, you respected him. He always stood up for the right things. He was a man of honor and respect. He was all Greek. In the end, his grandkids took very good care of him on a daily basis. He lived for his grandkids, and his grandkids lived for him. His main concern at the very end was the welfare and happiness of his wife. He retired from Kennecott Copper as a Level Walker (Foreman). Thank you to Dr. David Seegmiller and Woodland Park Care Center. Survived by wife, Virginia; son Nick M. (Kathy); Lee G. (Lisa); grandchildren, Nicki, Windy, Nick, and Madison Rose; sister, Minerva, South Carolina; brothers Bill, California; and Jess, Salt Lake City. Graveside services Monday, February 27, 1 p.m., in the Midvale City Cemetery, 450 West 7500 South. A luncheon to celebrate his life will follow the service. Happy birthday. Happy journey.