Nick K. Stavros
Obituary
Nick K. Stavros, 80, of Tulsa, OK, a long time Tulsa resident, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, January 12, 2015. Mr. Stavros was born December 4, 1934 in Athens, Greece. Nick met Jane, who became his wife, while both were attending classes in Kansas. They were married July 16, 1960 and began their family. In the years to follow Nick and Jane founded Metro Builders Supply which has become known as Metro Appliances and More. Both Nick and Jane were active members of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and supporters of St. Antony Orthodox Church. Nick is survived by his loving family; his daughters, Stephanie Stavros Guinn and her husband Steve of Morrilton, AR and Tina Stavros Morton and her husband Rusty of Oklahoma City; his son, John Stavros and his wife Rebecca Jones Stavros of Collinsville, OK; his grandchildren, Allison Nicole Deaton, Audrey Riley Morton, Elizabeth Janell Stavros, Nicholas John Stavros, Ashley Guinn Moore, Jacob Stavros Guinn and Alexandra Jane Guinn; his brother and sister-in-law Chris and Helen Stavropolous and Vashaleki Stavropolous, both of Athens, Greece. Nick is also survived by many nieces and nephews from California to Athens, Greece. As well as many dear friends.
Our family would like to lovingly thank Shirley Cooper Doral. Thank you Dr. John Hubner, MD and the many considerate people who cared for our father from Reasors Pharmacy to the EMT's on duty Monday morning and the emergency room team at St. John's Hospital, Owasso.
Trisagion prayers will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ninde Funeral Home Chapel at 39th & Peoria. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, our family would like to suggest memorial offerings be made to either the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Stavros Learning Center, 1222 S. Guthrie, Tulsa, OK 74119 or St. Antony Orthodox Church Building Restoration Project, 2645 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK 74104.
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Tributes & Memories
Dear Tina: Jim told me of your Dads' passing. I am sorry to hear of this. I know you will miss him greatly. I think one of the hardest things in life is the passing of ones parents. I am thinking of you and wish you well. Love, Artie
Artie Miller
Dove in memory of Nick K. Stavros
MONIQUE PEDERSEN
I only had the pleasure of meeting this man a couple of times, but what an awesome man he was. And he gave me one of my dearest friends ever, his daughter Stephanie! THANK YOU!
MONIQUE PEDERSEN
LIFTING UP YOU ALL IN THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS...GOD'S PEACE BE WITH YOU...
TERRY GRIFFIN
Sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man, His memories will be carried in our hearts
Jazzlyn Hill
I worked for Nick & Jane at the original Metro Builders Supply Store about 35 years ago. My husband was stationed in the military on the East Coast & all of my family was in Texas. I lived in Tulsa with my daughter who was 1 year old. I was looking forward to spending a dreary Thanksgiving w/out family as my husband was not due home until Christmas. Nick & Jane bought me a roundtrip plane ticket to Houston so that I could spend the holiday with my family. They had another employee take me to the airport & pick me up. They gave everyone at work huge smoked hams for Thanksgiving that year. I put that huge smoked ham in my red American Tourister bag & took it to Houston for Thanksgiving. That bag smelled like smoked ham for years. Every time I came across that bag in my garage, I thought of Nick & Jane & the wonderful Thanksgiving trip they gave to me 35 years ago because they wanted me to be with my family. Praying for comfort and peace for Tina, John, and Stephanie.
Gwen Arrington
Hello my name is Don Luper and had the opportunity of meeting your father on many occasions when he made his trips to our springdale metro store where i work as the warehouse manager, he was a good man and he will be missed i loved his personality ,very straight forward and got right to the point, im very sorry for your loss he lead an amazing life!
Don Luper
What a wonderful ceremony in prayer last evening. It was beautiful to see all the people that cared so much for Nick. Initially, I was surprised there were so many people but why should I have been. It's obvious Nick touched a lot of lives during his life. I hadn't seen him much the past 30 years but every story I heard or have read describes the man I knew so many years ago. He never changed. He was real. I had to laugh when I heard so many describe him initially as stern or gruff but how they soon learned he was a teddy bear inside. Nick and Jane were the second set of parents for me that everyone needs. It was nice to see everyone loved him as much as I always will.
John Lawson
David Ward and family: our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, Nick left a great impact on everyone he seen!
David and Kim Ward
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have special memories of Nick and appreciated him coming to Marion's retirement dinner. Marion and Carolyn Crider
Marion and Carolyn Crider
I'm so sorry to hear of Nicks passing my prayers go out to you all at this time
Chuck Taylor
I wanted to say sorry to hear about Mr. Stavros I went to Eastwood and heard of his passing. My prayers go out to all of you. Thinking of you all at this time.
Tracey Fahnestock
Nick was a positive influence in my life for over 20 years. I first met him as a new hire from Oklahoma City while picking up a truck being sent from Tulsa to the new OKC store in 1984. He was gruff and a little scary but he finished the meeting by pushing a $20 bill into my shirt pocket while smiling and telling me to drive safely back to OKC. Later, after I had been with the company for many years, he invited my wife and I to accompany himself and his wife, Jane, on a trip to Greece with all expenses paid. I will always remember the fishing trips that he put on for all of us down in Port Aransas and how he could really enjoy himself when away from the business. His memory is a lifetime one for me. My sincerest condolences to the family. You are all in my prayers.
John L. Smith
Our pryers are with the family. I had a great time working with Nick and learned a great deal.
Daroll & Susan Madison
May his memory be eternal!
Sharon Longley
There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep. - Homer, The Odyssey Rest in Peace my friend.
Ted Owens
John and Rebecca, I was so sorry to learn of your fathers death. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Barry Paris
Mr. Stavros, "Papou Nick" was a lively character who was dear to us. He gave bear hugs and had a charming smile. Patrick will miss playing golf with him and hearing his stories. I remember fondly visiting with him at John and Rebecca'a house, going out to his lake house and feeling like part of the family. I admire how he traveled with his family, fishing, hunting and celebrating. May his memory be eternal .
Gina Michalopulos Kingsley
I will never forget the first day I met Nick. He nearly scared me half to death. His voice so strong and loud. He reminded me of my dad. Tough but soft. It was truly a pleasure knowing him and Miss Jane. My heart goes out to all the family, for he will be forever missed.
Debbie Bowen
I am honored to have had the pleasure of knowing Nick and the Stavros family. I held him in high regard as he accomplished so much during his life. He loved and cared for his family. I wish I would have known him more than the seven years, but am grateful for the business relationship and friendship that we did have.
Louise Short
There was and only will be one Nick Stavros. Even though he tried to be "rough", he was a real softy. He will be missed. May his memory be eternal.
Peggy Mihos
Words can never express my feelings for Nick. His boisterous, larger than life personality always made me smile! You always knew when Nick had entered the room. But underneath it all was a gigantic teddy bear. He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to the entire family. May his memory be eternal!
Tonya Van Zandt Boone
We all loved Nick in our own individual ways. I worked for and with Nick for 35 years as the company grew and expanded. There are too many stories to tell concerning the giant personality and indomitable spirit that were his trademark. Metro was always just one large extended family, with Nick at the head of the table. Nothing was ever too large a task to be undertaken nor too small to be ignored at Metro, or in the lives of Nick and Jane. As one of the "original" employees along with Charlie, Steve and Becca, I was able to be "inside the ropes" as we made decisions that changed Metro from being just a job that would pay for groceries this week, for all of us including Nick, into a successful regional company. We grew by treating customers just like we treated each other, like family. Metro customers were and still remain, family moreso than customers. What a legacy he leaves behind. Larger than life, full of energy, looking forward to what can be accomplished tomorrow.
John West