Obituary of Theodore Heinas Panagos

Theodore H. Panagos, 93, died Thursday, 23, 2015 at Scott's Place Assisted Living Home LLC in Lake Havasu City, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He preceded in death his beloved wife, Barbara (Bedford) Panagos; brother, George C. Panagos; and parents Fay (Ledbetter) Gibson and Constantine Panagos. He leaves his nieces, Janeen (Panagos) Coldiron and Karen (Panagos) Foshay; nephew, Lee G. Panagos, as well as many great-nephews and nieces. Born in Banning, CA on January 13, 1922, Ted attended Banning High School and then served in the United States Coast Guard-Merchant Marines during World War II. Returning from the war, Ted was a proud member of the Masons' Blue Lodge in Banning. After working for several years as a millwright, Ted began a 32-year career working for the City of Los Angeles' Bureau of Street Maintenance. During that time he and Barbara lived in Lakewood and then Whittier, CA. Upon retiring in 1984, Ted and his wife spent the majority of their time in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Ted was very social and enjoyed visiting with friends. He was also very interested in 1950's cars and drag racing. A private family service will be held in California. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the Panagos family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.