Obituary of Genevieve Marie Spacek McGuire

Genevieve Spacek McGuire was born in Scapoose, Oregon on July 13, 1924 to Jeff and Ella Marek and passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 28, 2020.  She was a loving, caring, and supportive wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her first husband Joseph “Pep” Spacek in 1967, second husband Timothy E. McGuire in 1998 and brothers Francis and Rudy. She is survived by her brother Bernard, children Darrell, Dwight, David, and Dolores Spacek, grandchildren Joshua, Jake, Hayley, and Christine along with six great grandchildren. 

She grew up in Scapoose and won the Women’s Athletic Award in High School, later moving to NE Portland, and became a Dental Assistant in 1950.  She was a member of Oregon Dental Assistants Association and served as Portland Chapter President.  She was a member of the Portland Vegetarian Society in the mid-60’s and promoted healthy foods throughout her life, though never a full vegetarian.  She tied flies at Ollie Damon’s fishing store on SE Hawthorne, and worked at the S&S Market, Albina S&L, Toyland at M&F, Paul Wenner’s Gardenburger, plus secretarial stints at Pinkerton’s Security and ABC Fire Extinguisher. She was lifelong learner and committed volunteer.  She was a Master Gardener that strengthened her love of plants and flowers that she incorporated into floral designs for friends.  She participated in the Kelly Butte Civil Defense Center in the 60’s, was a Cub Scouts Den Mother, volunteer for St. Stephens Spaghetti Dinners, The Czech Society of Oregon, Destiny Christian Fellowship, Providence Hospital, and Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center where she was once Volunteer of the Year. 

She was a nature, bird and animal lover. She particularly enjoyed the Central Oregon coast, especially spending time in Yachats with her family and friends.  She loved traveling around her home state and had a special appreciation for the beauty that surrounded. Her Catholic upbringing and Christian faith were a foundation for her love and dedication to her family and friends, as well as, her service to others. She cared deeply about those around her and was always ready with a smile and helpful gesture. She was beloved by her family and friends.  She will be missed by all those who knew her and most of all by her family.

Her family would like to extend our heartfelt deep appreciation to the staff at Molalla Manor who provided a loving and caring experience during the past several years of her life. 

She will be buried in a private service at Willamette National Cemetery.