Dixie Mada Genetti

Dixie Mada Genetti, 98, of Green River, passed away Dec. 18, 2018, at the Mission at Castle Rock Convalescent Center.

She was born to Joe Widic and Pearl Philbrick Widic Zimmerman Aug. 29, 1920, in Green River.

She attended schools in Green River.

Dixie married Louis V. Spink in 1940, to this union were born two children, Jeff and Corlis. Louis passed in 1949 due to a vehicle accident in Oregon. She later married James Genetti in Green River on March 24,1950, to this union was born one child, Mariann.

Dixie was a mother and home maker. She loved baking and was always willing to share the goodies. She enjoyed playing Bingo, doing crafts of any kind, crocheting and putting jigsaw puzzles together. Dixie was the chauffeur for many of her friends. She enjoyed spending time with family and because of her love for food, she never had to be called twice for dinner.

Dixie was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2350. She held many offices in the Auxiliary and served twice as Madam President. She was very active in all functions throughout her membership. She was also a member of the Golden Hour Senior Citizen Center in Green River. Dixie was the dishwasher when the Senior Center was located on Flaming Gorge Way. She enjoyed all the actives offered and being with friends at the Center. Dixie was also a member of the Union Congregational Church in Green River. She enjoyed going to church every Sunday while her health allowed.  

Dixie is survived by her son Jeff Spink of Glenwood Springs, Colo .; her two daughters, Corlis Phelps of Denver and Mariann Allen of Green River; her grandchildren, Kelly (Karen) Spink, Danny Spink, Cindy (Jeanette) Phelps - Kennel, Teresa Brandin, Chris (Cheryl) Croft and Chad (Melanie) Croft; 11 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her step father Jack Zimmerman; husbands Louis Spink and James Genetti; brother Elmer Widic and sister-in-law Dorothy; sister Elaine Kutz Karician and son-in-law Gerald T. Phelps.

Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m., Dec. 27, 2018, at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface St., in Green River. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery, friends may call one hour prior to services at the church.

The family of Dixie Genetti respectfully request that donations in her memory be made to the Eagles Auxiliary No. 2350, 88 N. 2nd E., Green River, WY., 82935.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.