Ann Speros Davis
7/15/28 ~ 8/23/07
Raised in Bingham Canyon to Greek immigrant parents, John T. and Effie A. Speros, Ann was an independent and loving person who always quietly reached out to help others. She put into practice the old traditional values stemming from her parents, in harmony with progressive, often "ahead of her time" thinking. She passed along, through constant example, the traits of hard work, independence, character strength, intelligence and wisdom. These characteristics were evident in her diverse experiences.Ann's work life began with the Bingham City Attorney, then, after graduating from LDS Business College, the Bank of America (San Francisco), Utah Power and Westinghouse Credit Corporation. Later, Ann sold real estate and became a charter member of the Million Dollar Club, then moved on to open her own successful business outside of real estate. She was a member of multiple organizations including the Pharmaceutical Auxiliary, Women's Council of Realtors, White House Committee on Aging, Salt Lake Council of Women, and Lybia Temple and more. She was a life-long, dedicated member of the Greek Orthodox Community of Salt Lake wherein she was a Sunday School teacher, member and officer in both the Philoptochos and Panahaikos Societies. Her volunteerism in hospitals and community programs was widespread.
Ann's character strength was balanced with a sense of humor, 'down to earth' manner and a sense of class and sophistication which others commented on even through her
illness.
Ann is survived by the greatest prides of her life, her children, James C. (Debra) Davis, Park City; John C. (Jennifer) Davis, Portland, OR; and, Tia (Sam) Korologos, Salt Lake. She always cherished the time together with her children and grandchildren - Constantine James "CJ", Lee, Alexander, Stathi, Peter, and step-grandchildren - Korene and Thomas. Preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ted J. Speros (Salt Lake) and Peter J. Speros (San Francisco); and, ex-husband Constantine J. "Gus" Davis.
A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, with Prayer Service held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Mon. Aug. 27, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 279 South 300 West. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Holy Trinity Benevolent Fund, 279 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, or a charity of your choice in her memory. May her memory be eternal.