Josephine Marie Spaur
May 31, 1934 – Dec 31, 2014
Josephine (Jo Marie) Amick Spaur, 80, of Louisa, Virginia, departed this life on December 31, 2014, surrounded by family and friends at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville.Her family includes her husband of 60 years, Ernest E. Spaur, of Louisa; two sons, Tracy (Valerie) Spaur, Doug (Robin) Spaur; a daughter, Diane (Kaz) Semenov; and seven granddaughters, Melanie (Scott) Campbell, Nena Spaur, Christina (Chris) Dell, Stephanie Spaur, Brittany (Jessie) Shupe, Rebekah (Ryan) Means, Abigail Semenov; two brothers, James (Katie) Amick, Jr., Charles (Janet) Amick, Sr.; six great-grandchildren, Madalyn and Landon Campbell, Bryson and Brieleigh Shupe, Jett Dell and Naomi Means; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. James H. and Lula Amick; and three sisters, Marguerite Amick, Elizabeth Amick, and Mary Ann Massey.Jo Marie Spaur was born on May 31, 1934, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington, DC with the class of 1953. She attended Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts. She married Ernest May 14, 1954, and they raised their family in Camp Springs, Maryland, and Louisa, Virginia. She was employed by Louisa County Public Schools as an administrative assistant and was a charter member of Louisa Huntington Community Nazarene Church.Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. on January 3, at New Life Community Church in Louisa, Virginia, with Rev. Doug Wade of Huntington Community Church of the Nazarene officiating. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Friday January 2nd at Woodward Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Church of the Nazarene World Evangelism Fund.Jo stated that the greatest accomplishment of her life was the fact that all three of her children had a strong faith in Jesus Christ and were using their lives to glorify God. Her spiritual legacy was also strong among her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jo’s influence has touched the lives of hundreds of people over her life of ministry as children’s church teacher, alto singer, Sunday School teacher, prayer warrior, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and servant of Jesus Christ.
What a blessing Aunt Jo was to my life. Her love and concern for my and my family throughout the years is something I will always treasure. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and generosity.
Dear Ernest,We are so sorry for your loss. Fondest memories of you and Jo taking the Spaur kids to church when we were growing up. We know how much you will miss your dear wife of so many years. Our deepest sympathies are with you.In Christ,Phil, Bobbie, Judson, Joanna, and Samantha (Judd`s wife)
Uncle Ernest and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers.God bless you.
To the Spaur Family:Please know that our hearts are saddened with yours. Mrs. Spaur, my wife and I go back to the early 70`s when she was secretary at LCIS. That was at the beginning of our teaching careers. In the early 80`s, she became my secretary at the Louisa County Occupational Center as it was known then. What an asset she was to me and to the center. Her goal was to be the best at whatever she did. She was an efficient, meticulous and purpose-driven person who inspired others. Being in her presence, one could see and feel the presence of the Creator, the Great Architect of the Universe. What a legacy to leave family and friends. As Paul so eloquently wrote in 2 Tim. 4:7-8, She has fought the good fight, she has finished the race, and she has kept the faith. Now there is in store for her the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to her on that day. May God forever bless and keep you!!
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers…and we love you.
Tracy, Doug, Diane, Mr Spaur and families,We grieve for the days you will miss stopping in or picking up the phone to chat with your mother, with your Jo, and for the days of her care, kindness and comfort over you. Yet, we so rejoice with you that you celebrated her Home going and received so much from her in the lives you have lived.With love, Jy and Dan and Skyler Bowman (Valerie`s sis in Florida)
ncle Ernetst, Tracy, Doug, Diane and family, We wish we could be present with you in body rather than in Spirit and Prayer only at this time. You are all in our prayers for the comfort of the Lord. You all made us feel so welcome when we visited when we were all MUCH younger and I wish we had not been 500+ miles apart all these years. Our love and prayers to you. Jay and Cathy Fredlund
Jo Marie was a true saint and a wonderful friend. It was privilege to be her pastor for a short time. Heaven is blessed to have her there. You will miss her, but toil on and be faithful to the end. We are praying for you all.
Tracy and family. I just saw on Facebook that your mother has gone to heaven. Our prayers are for peace and comfort for the family.
Uncle Ernest and Family, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Uncle Ernest, Tracy, Doug, and Diane sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers. Praying God`s peace brings you comfort Aunt Jo leaves a wonderful legacy.
To Tracy, Doug, Diane, and your father, Ernest I offer my heartfelt condolences. My mother Leila always though so highly of you and your parents, as do I. Know that your mother was a wonderful person who will be with God. My best to all of you.
Dear Ernest, Tracy, Doug and Diane. Becki and I just learn of Jo`s passing last Saturday. What a surprise! Our prayers are with you as you mourn her earthly passing but rejoice in her heavenly delight. I know of few people who love the Lord more than Jo. She blessed, encouraged and inspired us all. Mickey and Becki Moore
Dear Ernest and family, So sorry to hear of Jo`s passing she was a wonderful lady and will be truly missed. Jo was a great friend to my mom Eleanor S Boyd another wonderful lady as well. God bless. — Jewell Ann