Billie Ann Blum

Our beloved mother and grandmother (Oma), Billie Ann Blum, 85, of Carpinteria, California, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 at Sanmarkand in Santa Barbara, California, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Billie was born on January 13, 1939 in North Carolina. Billie grew up in Oregon and eventually moved to California, where she met the love of her life Joe. Billie and Joe met at a dance in Los Angeles, California, fell in love and knew they were meant to spend the rest of their lives together forever. Billie and Joe were married 52 years before Joe's passing in 2009. Joe and Billie are once again dancing.
Billie and Joe started Blum Electric in 1972 and 52 years later, It is still thriving today run by their sons.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Billie, she loved the rain, the Redwood trees, crossword puzzles, and cherished her grandchildren overall.
Everyone who knew Billie loved her and many referred to her as their second mom. Her pleasant personality was contagious to everyone she met.
Billie is a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Billie is survived by her children, Wally Blum, John Blum (Renee), Jeannie Blum, Josef Blum (Sabrina), her grandchildren, Kayla, Steven, Michael, Kyle, Colin, Christopher, Kaiden, Brandon, Madison, Justin, Kaitlyn, and great granddaughter Scarlett.
Billie was preceded in death by her loving husband Joe, her daughter Julie, and granddaughter Andree.
We the family would like to thank the staff at Sanmarkand, and Hospice for taking such exceptional care of our mom.
A celebration to honor the life of Billie will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10 am. Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, Carpinteria, CA.