Sutter County Obituaries

Marjorie Alvera Jones Taws

Submitted by April Hennes; 1 Feb 2008

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Anchorage Daily News 05-12-1995 Pg D-4

Anchorage resident Marjorie Alvera Taws, known as "Sister" or "Auntie" Marge, 78, 
died May 9, 1995, at Providence Alaska Medical Center.
Her ashes will be returned to the family plot in Meridian, Ca., this fall by her sister 
and brother-in-law and a graveside memorial service will be held. Ms. Taws was born 
Jan. 15, 1917, in Meridian, Ca to Clyde and Bessie Jones. She attended local schools 
and graduated from Sutter Union High School in Sutter, Ca., in 1934. She attended 
beauty school in Sacramento and worked as a beautician in Woodland, Marysville, 
Colusa Ca., until retirement in 1984. She moved to Alaska that year to be near her 
family. She resided with her sister, Edwina Reitter, in Anchorage. Besides her sister, 
she is survived by her nephews and their families, Robert Reitter, wife, Kathy and 
daughter, Louisa of Tok, Alan Reitter and wife Susie and daughter, Antonia of Kenai 
and Jeffrey Reitter of Juneau. Memorials may be sent to the charity of choice. 
Acknowledgements may be sent to Edwina Reitter, 8240 Pokey Circle, Anchorage 99507. 
Cremation arrangements were handled by Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary and Crematory.
 
Appeal Democrat Saturday, October 21, 1995 pg C-2

Former Mid -Valley resident Marjorie Alvera Jones Taws, 78, of Anchorage. A native of 
Meridian, she was a longtime Mid -Valley resident before moving to Anchorage about 
eight years ago. She worked as a beauty operator in the area for many years. Survivors 
include her sister, Edwina Reitter of Anchorage, and several nieces and nephews. 
Services: A graveside memorial service will be conducted at 11 am Thursday at the 
family plot in Meridian cemetery