Connie J. Spung
Obituary
Connie J. (Smith) was born October 1, 1931, in San Bernardino, California.
Connie passed away at home on February 17, 2022, after complications from a stroke and pneumonia, in Seal Beach, California.
Connie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert "Bob" Spung, son Douglas, daughters Julie (David), and Susan as well as two step-daughters, Sandy, and Debra, eight grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and her beloved cat – Missy. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille McFarland (Ford).
Connie graduated from Watsonville High School in 1949. She also received her AA degree from Gavilan College in Gilroy, California.
While attending their 25th high school class reunion, she and Bob reunited and were married shortly thereafter, blending the two families.
Connie lived in Gilroy, California where her children were born, and lived there until she and Bob were married in 1974 and she and her children relocated to Southern California.
During her career, she worked at Gavilan College as the financial aid officer.
Connie spent the last 47 years in Orange County. During the 1990's, Connie and Bob owned and operated Los Alamitos Antiques shop. Buying and selling antiques was not only her hobby, but her passion as well. They travelled extensively throughout the Unites States clocking in over 25,000 miles looking for unique antiques.
Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
Connie will be interred at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park in Watsonville, California.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch and The Pajaronian · March 16, 2022