Obituary of Zula Blum

Blum, Zula Marie Born May 6th, 1928 in Gibson, TN. Zula passed away on February 12th, 2020 with family by her side and is now with the Lord and Savior. She was a devoted wife and mother. Preceded in death by daughter Judith Basanko, Sacramento, CA. Survived by sons Steven Blum and wife Judy, Brush Prairie, Washington and Tom Blum and wife Diane, Wilton, California. She was a caring and generous Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Affectionately called Grandma the Great by her many decedents. Zula moved across the county during the depth of the depression with her entire family and belongings, as well as some extended family members, all in one big car with a rack on the back build by her dad, Sid Gray. Along with her mother Maggie, they settled in Sacramento where she met and married her husband Roy Blum in 1951. Roy preceded her in death in 2017. Zula was well versed in many areas. She worked as a Real Estate Broker and volunteered as a Vocational Therapist. She enjoyed many hobbies including stained glass, ceramics, painting and especially reading the Bible. Zula was a kind and giving friend always with soft spoken but powerful supportive words. She was a true believer in faith and god. She will truly be missed by this circle of friends and family and all who were blessed to know her. There will be a visitation at Sacramento Memorial Lawn, 6100 Stockton Blvd on Thursday, 02/20/2020 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Private Interment on 02/21/2020. Memorial Service will be held at First Church of God, 4400 58th Street, Sacramento, CA on Friday 02/21/2020 at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the First Church of God.