The first time I wrote about George Economou was around 15 years ago for a newspaper story about his Greek baklava. That led to a deep friendship with George and his wife Sue Economou. Soon, twin Shelly became friends with… Continue Reading
Suzanne Economou died Tues., Sept. 24, at The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care in Redding. She was 98. Born Suzanne Winifred Stewart on July 2, 1921, in Salida, Colo., she was the only daughter of Leet and Winifred Wenz… Continue Reading
Once upon a time – for more than 55 years – there was George and Sue Economou. Both were teachers. He taught at Shasta High. She taught at Anderson Middle School and drove from Redding to work in a red… Continue Reading
When I first met Sue Economou – a pleasant, pretty retired school teacher – it was through her husband George Economou. I knew George as Mr. Economou, a Shasta High School teacher and coach. I was a student in a… Continue Reading
George Economou, renowned from 1957 through 1977 as a popular Shasta High School sports coach, physical education teacher and drivers training instructor, died May 5 at his Redding home. He was 86. Born Nov. 2, 1924, in Sacramento, Calif., to… Continue Reading
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