Obituary of Shirley Ginger Witcher

Her Legacy… Shirley Ginger Witcher entered into rest July 24, 2016 at Oroville Hospital. She was born November 25, 1935 in San Jose, California. She is preceded in death by her parents Jules and Katherine Aristo and husbands George Gene Alves and Kenneth Dale Witcher. She attended school in Mountain View, California and graduated High School there. Shirley and George welcomed their three children into this world, a son David Alves and two daughters Lorinda Alves (Bruen) and Susan Alves (Johns) where they lived in Cupertino, California and eventually moved to Oroville and owned and operated The Feather River Inn bar. In 1969, Shirley married Kenneth Dale Witcher. In 1975 she became a Realtor and eventually became a Real Estate and Insurance Broker and owner of Feather River Properties and Feather River Insurance. Shirley Loved Oroville where she raised her children and enjoyed her seven grandchildren. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and The Fraternal Order of Eagles for many years. She loved her work, family, friends, enjoyed her house boat on Lake Oroville, vacationing with family and friends, and playing fun games. She was classy, funny and very much loved and will be truly missed. Her Family… Shirley is survived by her children, David Alves, Lorinda Alves Bruen, Susanne Alves Johns, her grandchildren, Jennifer Lawson (Swan), Jeffery Lawson, Michael Alves, Michelle Alves (Kraft), Kristyn Watson (Marquez), Tayler Alves, Markus Aristo and her adored six great grandchildren. Her Farewell Service… Her Funeral will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Ramsey Funeral Home, 1175 Robinson St. Oroville, CA with Burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery and Reception at Eagles Hall, 2010 Montgomery St. Oroville, CA. Arrangements entrusted to Ramsey Funeral Home 530-534-3877.