Gloria Claire Ralston
1929 - 2003
										
Gloria Claire Ralston died peacefully at the Olive Ridge Care Center in Oroville, Calif. On Tuesday, 
April 29, 2003, after an extended battle with heart disease.  No services were announced.

Born on Nov. 1, 1929 in Golden, Colo. To Burall and Addie Irland, Mrs. Ralston lived in Nebraska 
and Southern California before moving to Big Pine with her family in 1965.  While in Big Pine, Gloria 
and husband Richard Ralston owned and operated Marie's Diner restaurant.  Subsequently, Gloria and 
her family moved to Bishop in 1973 and worked for the Inyo County Department of Health and Human 
Services.  She and her family moved to Oroville in 1975, where she worked for the Butte County 
District Attorney's Office/Family Support Division until she retired.

Throughout her life, Gloria had an unwavering devotion to the well being hopes and dreams of family 
members and friends.  She maintained an avid interest in political issues, the arts, the environment, 
and all manner of outdoor pursuits including gardening, camping, fishing, hiking and bird watching.

Gloria will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard Ralston of Oroville; son and daughter-in-law, 
Robert and Dixie Ralston of Carlsbad; son and daughter-in-law, William and Debra Ralston of Big Pine; 
son, Timothy Ralston of Murrieta, Calif.; son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Stacey Ralston of 
Ramona, Calif.; sister Barbara Meyer of Los Osos, Calif.; in-laws, Milton and Marie Danielson of 
Victorville; cousin, Larry Ready of Longmont, Colo; grandchildren, Samuel Ralston, Breeanna Ralston 
and Travis Ralston and Alex Ralston.

For those wishing to share condolences with the Ralston family, flowers and cards may be sent to 5138 
Royal Oaks Drive, Oroville, CA, 95966.

The Inyo Register, Bishop, Inyo County, California
Saturday, May 3, 2003 - Page A2
Transcribed by Pat Houser September 28, 2004 for Inyo County GenWeb