Gus G. Christ

Constantine (Gus) George Christ, 88, of Ephrata went to meet his maker with his family at his side in his home on Oct. 16, 2011 after a stroke on Oct. 5th. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Gus was born to George Andrew Christ and Theoradora Panagopoulous on Oct. 31, 1922 in Spokane, Washington. His parents were from Greece and his father made 7 attempts to enter the United States. On the last one he was able to bring his wife with him and at the time she was pregnant with Gus, he was their first born. He graduated from Wilson Creek High School in 1940 and was married to Dorothy Irene Buskirk on June 6, 1942 in Ephrata. After an honorable discharge from the military Gus pursued a career with the railroad following in his father’s footsteps as did his brother Andrew. After 35 years of devotion he retired. He still has a nephew who is employed by the same railroad as a Roadmaster. Gus and Dorothy made Ephrata their home in 1951 and raised both daughters in the same house reside in today. Gus enjoyed fishing, golfing, and hunting with his faithful companion, his dog Lisa. He was known and loved by so many people, he knew no strangers and would help absolutely anyone. Gus was a very caring and generous man. In past years he was known for his famous "Greek Parties" which he held yearly. These parties originally started in their own backyard until they became too large then he either held them at St. Rose of Lima or at Don's Restaurant. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Christ; 2 daughters, Judy Delzer and husband Bob of Spokane and Carol Hampton of Ephrata; a brother, Andrew Christ and wife Susan; a sister, Mary Colouzis of Wilson Creek; grandchildren, Connie Clausen and husband Erik of New York, Jeff Loree of Spokane, Tracy Fisher and fiancé Ricki Kapalo of Ephrata, Chris Sloan and wife Brenna of Spokane; great grandchildren, Zack and Brittany Clausen of New York; Sawyer Clausen of Spokane, Dustin Kapalo and fiancé Rachel Williams of Moses Lake, Derrick Kapalo of Ephrata, twins Colton and Kayla Fisher of Ephrata, Kiajia and Treyen Loree of Spokane, Ella, Aidan, and Norah Sloan of Spokane; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Charlie and brother-in-law, Charles. Private family burial will be at the Wilson Creek Cemetery. The family will be holding a Celebration of Gus' life at Don's Restaurant in the Banquet room on Sunday,November 6, 2011 from 1-4 pm. Any gifts of remembrance in lieu of flowers will be split between the Wilson Creek Church and Cemetery.

Gus G. Christ

October 31, 1922 - October 16, 2011