Genevieve Spurlin

Genevieve Spurlin, 92, loving daughter of Harry L. and Mignon Johnson, born January 16, 1919 at the family farm west of Dixon, California, passed away on December 12, 2011 at her home in Sacramento, California. Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband of 72 years Walter L. "Buddy" Spurlin, sister Eileen Carlson of Davis, brothers Harry E. "Bub" Johnson and Donald Johnson both of Dixon. She is survived her brother-in-law Stephen Carlson of Davis as well as numerous nieces and nephews throughout California and surrounding states. Genevieve was a fourth generation native of Dixon and was loved dearly by her family and many friends and neighbors who she endeared during her life, including many who became friends with her and Buddy through their avid involvement with Square Dancing, fishing the North Coast and camping at Thousand Trails. Genevieve also served our country during World War II working at the Ship Yards of Mare Island before following Buddy on assignments when he enlisted to serve in the United States Navy before he shipped out to the South Pacific. She worked 39 years in the Sacramento area as a beautician. Friends and family will attend Graveside Services at the Silveyville Cemetery (800 South First Street, Dixon) on Friday December 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm. A Closed Casket viewing between 9:00 and 11:30 AM in Sacramento at Harry A. Nauman & Son will precede the graveside services on Friday. Arrangements under the direction of Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Home located at 4041 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822