Eleanor Mehas

ELEANOR MEHAS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Eleanor Mehas, 94, of Idaho Falls, died March 17, 2008,at Life Care Center in Ammon of causes incident to age. She was born November 1, 1913, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Peter Dragatoulis and Peggy Jimiejelis Dragatoulis. Her father died when she was nine months old; years later her mother remarried Peter Copanas. In 1929, when she was a teenager, the family moved to Idaho Falls. On October 12, 1930, she married Gust Mehas in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Together they had three children. She was a mother and a homemaker. She was a member of The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Pocatello and was involved with the Daughters of Penelope. She worked with her husband at the Royal Shoe Shop when World War II started; later she worked at Sweetbriar Dress Shop. Her greatest pleasure was leading a Greek Folk Dance. Survivors include: Son: Arthur (Kay) Mehas, Eugene, OR Daughter: Goldy M. (Oliver) Dawson, Cody, WY Daughter: Peggy (Ralph) Merrill, Sacramento, CA 8 Grandchildren & 7 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gust Mehas, and her sister, Mary Kontes. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 p.m, Thursday, March 20, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, with Father Elias Koucos of the Salt Lake City Greek Orthodox Church officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon with an 11:15 a.m. Trisagion Prayer Service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to a favorite charity. ------------------------------------ Condolences sent online: Pat Nickell Winborg patwinborg@gmail.com Dear Art, Peggy and Goldie, I have the Post Register on my computer, and was surprised to find that your sweet mom had passed away yesterday. She was always so cute and friendly to me, I loved it when she worked at the Sweetbriar. That gave me chances to see her that I may never have had. I have so much enjoyed your family over the years. Being in the same grade with you, Peggy. And, enjoying your many talents and the fun of seeing you at class reunions. Art always made me laugh with his wry {sometimes sarcastic} wit. I can remember many good times. The Mehas family has a place in my heart. You are all in my prayers today, as you mourn and celebrate your Mother's great life. May our Father in Heaven's choicest blessings be with all of you. Love always, Pat Winborg Ken Perkins kenperkins@att.net Pat Nickell told me of your mother's passing. I share your loss. I have fond memories of your mother's kind and generous spirit and her wonderful sense of humor. The world is better for her having been here. Wendy wejowe@cableone.com To the Family of Eleanor; I work the noc shift at Life Care, and would like you all to know that it was great getting to know such a wonderful lady. I enjoyed many late talks with her and she had many things to ask as how Idaho Falls is changing. We will miss her dearly and would like you to know that we are thinking of the family. God Bless