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George Spoor Obituary

George Donald Spoor, 79, of Marysville died April 17, 2008, at Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville.

Born in Redlands, he was a Yuba-Sutter residence since 1952.

He was a draftsman for Caltrans for 38 years and for C-TEC in Yuba City for 10 years.

He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge in Marysville.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria Young-Spoor of Marysville; three daughters, Grace Spoor of Yuba City, Sandy Lawson of Marysville and Sherry McDonald of Loma Rica; three stepsons, Larry Young, Emery Young and Jimmy Young, all of Marysville; a brother, Gordon Spoor of Santa Rosa; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Esther Spoor; and two sons, Georgie Spoor and Tracy Young.

A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday at Crossroads Community Church, 445 B St., Yuba City.

Pastor Jim Clark will officiate.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lipp and Sullivan Chapel in Marysville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 5, 2008.

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