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Gus Sam Mijalis

1934 - 2018

Gus Sam Mijalis obituary, 1934-2018, Shreveport, La

BORN

1934

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport

1815 Marshall Street

Shreveport, Louisiana

Gus Mijalis Obituary

Gus Sam Mijalis passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at the age of 83, surrounded by his family and close friends. There will be a visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home located at 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, La. A Trisagion service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church located at 1719 Creswell. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery located on Stoner Avenue. Father John Krokos will officiate. Mr. Mijalis was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on June 11, 1934, to Sam Alex and Evangeline Cosse Mijalis. He was a 1952 graduate of C.E. Byrd High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1956, graduating number one in his class. While attending Texas A&M, he was elected to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, was a Senior Yell Leader, Cadet Major, Distinguished Military Student, Member of Phi Eta Sigma Fraternity and Honorary Scholastic Society, and Vice President of the Texas Intercollegiate Student Association. He also was enrolled in the ROTC Program and received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Upon graduation, Mr. Mijalis was employed by E.M. Freeman & Associates in Shreveport as a civil engineer. In 1956, he was called to active duty by the United States Air Force, initially being assigned to Bordeaux Air Force Base in France. He served as a base engineer and ultimately completed his three-year tour of active duty with the rank of 1st Lieutenant at Rheinmain Air Force Base in Frankfurt, Germany. In 1959, Mr. Mijalis received an honorable discharge with the rank of Captain and sought business opportunities in Europe. In 1961, at the urging of his late brother, Alex, he returned to Shreveport to assume the responsibilities of jointly operating the family business, Farmers Seafood Company, Inc. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Bank of Commerce, Chairman of the Board of Gator Distributors, Inc., and Chairman of the Board of National Republic Life Insurance Company. Mr. Mijalis was committed to public service, including serving as President and Chairman of the Board of the National Fisheries Institute, receiving the organization's ""Person of the Year"" award in 1981, 4th District Regent for the Louisiana State Board of Regents, 4th District Commissioner of the Louisiana State Racing Commission, and as a member of both the National Associations of Racing Commissions and the Aggie Club of Texas A&M University, where he served as its president. Mr. Mijalis was also active in numerous civic and community affairs. He served on the Board of Directors of the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church and President of its Parish Council. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and also a member of the Order of AHEPA, Optimist Club, American Legion, 40 & 8 Club, the Shriners, East Ridge Country Club, Shreveport Country Club, University Club, and North Louisiana Texas A&M Club. Mr. Mijalis loved to cook, hunt, travel and play golf and went out of his way to entertain family and friends in these endeavors. He enjoyed attending football games at his alma mater, Texas A&M University. Uncle Gus, as he was known to most, was happiest when he was able to spend time with his family. While he never entered a room too big and loved being the center of attention, he also worked quietly behind the scenes in support of many people and organizations over the years without fanfare or recognition. His legacy will live on through those he impacted with his one-of-a-kind laugh, big smile and his countless acts of kindness and generosity. Mr. Mijalis was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Alex Mijalis and Spiro Mijalis, his niece, Evelyn Stravolemos, his nephew, Miles Mijalis, and his mother-in-law, Marilyn Anderson. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Stacy Anderson Mijalis. He is also survived by his sister, Alice Stravolemos and husband Emanuel; father-in-law, Bob Anderson and wife Margie; sisters-in-law Mary Mijalis and Susan and husband, Ryan Wicker; his nephews and their wives, Sammy Mijalis and Debby Birky, John Mijalis and Lily, and James Mijalis and Angela; his niece Patti and husband, John Robertson; grandnieces and nephews, Marie Lipsky and husband Scott, Jeanne Baca and husband Juraj, Alexander Mijalis and wife Daphne, Andrew Mijalis and wife Carmen, Dean Mijalis and wife Stephanie, Alex Mijalis, Eleni Mijalis, Jay Robertson and wife Morgan, Tyler Robertson and wife Maggie, Madison and Miller Shuey, Courtney Smith and husband Justin and Hunter Birky and wife Courtney; and numerous great-grandnephews and nieces and special friend, Jessie James. Honoring Mr. Mijalis as pallbearers will be Juraj Baca, Hunter Birky, Richard Lamb, Scott Lipsky, Alexander Mijalis, Alex Mijalis, Andrew Mijalis, Dean Mijalis, Aaron Poole, Miller Shuey and Ryan Wicker. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Albert Barro, Pat Branch, Foster Campbell, Roy Dickerson, Edwin Edwards, Thomas P. Gallagher, John Georges, Jerry Hawkins, John Kastanos, George Mitchell, William O'Brien III, Ernest Palmisano, Fred Phillips, Ron Roberts, Robbie Robertson, Joe Rogers, John Shockey, Dan Swearingin, Greg Tarver, Byrum Teekell, Billy Trotter, Chris Whittington and David Wicker. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Joseph Rogers and wife Katina, Dr. Alan Borne, Dr. Donald Elmajian, Dr. Chuck Fox, Dr. Ghali Ghali, Dr. Herbert Master, Dr. James Morris, Dr. Keith Scott and wife Chris. The family is also very grateful for the loving care provided by the wonderful staff at Duke University Health System and University Health of Shreveport and special caregivers, Paula Lawless and Louise Bedford. The family would also like to recognize his longtime assistant, Kari Ballard, and all the employees of Farmers Seafood Company, for their loyalty through the years. The family suggests memorials may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund, 1719 Creswell, Shreveport, LA 71101; Holy Angels, 10450 Ellerbe Rd, Shreveport, LA 71106; Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center, 601 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101; or The Strand Theatre Corporation, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 1 to Mar. 6, 2018.
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Thoughts and prayers with the Mijalis family and Stacy. Gus was truly larger than life. I feel fortunate to have know him.

I am sure Gus will be resuming his Senior Yell Leader duties. Can't you just hear him yelling at his many buddies - Bucky Schober, Joe LeSage, Billy Hanna, Sinclair Kouns, Pike Hall, Arthur Tait, Buddy Kayser, Sterling Bigner, to name just a few.

All fine men I was privileged and blessed to have know.

Rest in peace my friend.

Jim McCurry

JIM MCCURRY

March 6, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mijalis family.

Chef Christian & Frances Berge

March 6, 2018

The Reverend Donald and Margaret Heacock, wish to offer prayers for Gus Mijalis and his wife Stacey and other family members, especially our grand son in law Alexander Mijalis and Daphne Heacock Mijalis and John and Lilly Mijalis.

Donald Heacock

March 5, 2018

The Rev Donald and Margaret Heacock wish to offer prayers for Gus Sam Mijalis and his wife Stacey and family members, especially our grandson in law Alexander and Daphne Heacock Mijalis, and John and Lilly Mijalis.

Donald Heacock

March 5, 2018

The Reverend Donald and Margaret Heacock wish to offer prayers to Gus Sam Mijalis and his wife Stacey and other family members. Especially his nephew, our grandson in law Alexander and Daphne Heacock Mijalis and John and Lily Mijalis.

Donald Heacock

March 5, 2018

I didn't want to believe that Gus was gone when I got the call, no more weekly phone calls, silly jokes, grumbling and that laugh OMG that laugh....I am going to miss him so much. Stacey and all the Farmers Seafood family you are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong and remember all the great days you all shared with him. He was on of a kind and so special to so many people. What a life to celebrate!

KIM WHITE

March 5, 2018

Rest in peace, Mr. Mijalis. You will be missed and celebrated by a great family.
- Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

March 5, 2018

My prayers and heart goes out to all of Gus's family. And to Stacy. I knew Gus as an aide to Gov Edwards, a true favorite. Gus was a real fun guy, full of life and great ideas.
With prayers,

Stanton Cadow

March 5, 2018

May you Rest In Peace my friend and classmate. Tom Vaught '56

Tom Vaught

March 4, 2018

Stacy may your many memories with and of Gus provide you comfort. My sincere sympathy to you, your family ~ M.E. Hoffman,
Shreveport LA

March 4, 2018

I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT UNCLE GUS PASSED AWAY A FEW DAYS AGO. I KNOW THE MIJALIS FAMILY WILL ALL MISS HIM. AS AN AGGIE I KNOW THE TEXAS A&M COMMUNITY LOST A GREAT "AGGIE BUDDY".

LARRY COKER

March 3, 2018

God bless those left behind. May Gus rest in peace with our Lord.

John Tuminello

March 3, 2018

Stacy, so sorry to hear of Gus, we go way back. I was the Delta Airlines Agent that took care of him all the time. Even delay the departure of some flights (A few minutes) waiting on him, as he was late getting to the airport a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

He introduced me to Mario Marino in Las Vegas at the Sands Casino.

Jimmy Goff
214 738-3337

Jimmy Goff

March 2, 2018

Stacy...my heart and prayers are with you and the family
Suzanne

Suzanne Harris

Friend

March 2, 2018

Stacy and family. I am so sad for you. Gus was a great friend . He will be missed. Love, Rita Josephson

Rita Josephson

March 2, 2018

My condolences to the family and long list of Gus's friends. I learned so much from Gus along the way and always looked forward to his calls. Because of Gus I gained an entirely new appreciation for "merchandising". I know you were never one to rest; but may you now rest in peach my friend.

Michael Gagne

March 2, 2018

The Final Salute

Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Gus Sam Mijalis our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Gus. To Gus it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Gus, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Gus' family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

March 2, 2018

Mr. Mijalis will be deeply missed.

Flora Jones

March 2, 2018

May Mr. Gus, rest in peace. Prayers for the Mijalis family at this very sad time. He will always be remembered as a leader in our community.

Agatha Fertitta-McCall

March 2, 2018

GUS MIJALIS, WHO I WORKED WITH IN THE 1970-80-90-2000'S, WAS A GUY WHO ALWAYS DELIVERED. SORRY FOR HIS PASSING & VERY BEST TO ALL HIS FAMILY.

JOHN HOLT

March 2, 2018

My condolences to Stacy and Gus' family. An outstanding man and a great friend. I was blessed when I was referred to Gus to share my suite at Kyle Field at Texas A&M. When Kyle Field was rebuilt, Gus had his own suite and honored my special needs son and I with tickets to all A&M home games. I will always have fond memories of Gus. He is now a head Yell Leader in Heaven teaching others the Aggie War Hyme and teaching them the Gig Em sign!!!

Apolonio (Nono) Flores

March 1, 2018

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Mar

5

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport

1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Mar

5

Service

7:00 p.m.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport

1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Mar

6

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

1719 Creswell, LA 71101

Mar

6

Interment

Greenwood Cemetery

Stoner Avenue, LA 71101

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1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

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