George Theofanis
March 22, 1931 - January 30, 2011
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George C. Theofanis, 79, Indianapolis, passed away January 30, 2011. He was born March 22, 1931 in New York City, NY. George married Colleen F. (Junker) Theofanis December 22, 1952. He was in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He received his undergraduate and Masters degrees from Butler University. George taught at Avon High School from 1957-1962. He also taught at Shortridge High School from 1962-1970. He was the assistant basketball coach from 1962-1966 and head basketball coach from 1967-1970 at Shortridge HS. His team was state runner up in 1968. George was the head basketball coach at Butler University from 1970-1978 where he was I.C.C. coach of the year twice. He worked for ITT Educational Service from 1978 until his retirement in 1995. George was an Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee in 2000. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Colleen; son Tony (Mary) Theofanis; daughter Stephanie (Frank) Beatty; son-in-law Bill Carmichael; grandchildren Allison, Morgan, Gus, Grace and Megan. Welcoming George in heaven are his parents, brothers James (JT) and Chris ; daughter Sophie and son Gus and many others. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 5 from 9am-1pm with a Mass of Christian Burial at 1pm at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 5301 W. 16th St., Speedway, 46224, where he was a member. The family asked in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements are entrusted to Stevens Mortuary and Family Center. www.stevensmortuary.net
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Daryl Mason
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My prayers are with you. We will miss you "Coach" # 22 Daryl Mason
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Leo Demos
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George was a real real nice man! George was always very nice and friendly.Our condolences to the family. Leo and Estrine Demos
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Judy Couch (Acton)
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Colleen and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. George touched so many lifes, and never forgot to make you feel special. I have so many memories of him at Avon, I was little, but I do remember him always stopping to say something to me, and calling me Brownie's little sister. We had a great conversation one night, after a Avon football game.He had car trouble, and had a rental for the night. We laughed so hard, because he had forgotten what it looked like. We found it finally, and it was such a special time I had with him, as a grownup. I'm trully blessed for having know George, and he will be missed so much in the Acton family. Colleen you loss your daughter, the same time we lost mom. Now you have lost George, and Brownie has lost his 12 year old granddaugher. Hunter was such a special child, loved her family, but mostly loved her lord. I know in my heart that mom, and Hunter, are talking away with George now. All my prayers to your family. Judy Couch, better know as Brownie"s little sister.
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Willy Frizzell
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To Colleen and all the Theofanis family. George was a special man to me. I will never forget the many happy hours sitting in his living room and swapping stories with George. He always had time to talk, and boy could he talk. He will be greatly missed. Love and Sympathies to you all, Willy
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Charron Wickham
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Colleen, My dear, dear friend. I am so sorry to hear about George. I have missed you both so much since I left Indianapolis. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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Jim Limp
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George was a very good friend. I enjoyed being in his company. He accomplished a great deal during his lifetime, but was a very humble person. We will all miss him at our get togethers at the Stookey Restaurant in Thorntown. His family will also miss him very much. George was a good man. Jim Limp