Marjorie M. Risher

Marjorie 'Marge' M. Risher, 85, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 11, 1922 and passed away in Montebello, California on December 27, 2007. Marge was the co-founder, with her husband, of Risher Montebello Mortuary in Montebello, California and Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service in Downey, California since 1959. While living in the city of Downey, in the early 1950's, she belonged to such groups as the Downey Womens Club, Downey Children's Theatre Committee and a Founding Member of the Downey Community Hospital Guild,Board Member of Downey Community Hospital,Den Mother for Cub Scouts, Downey Elementry PTA. In 1959 Marge and Ray moved the family to Montebello where they established Risher Montebello Mortuary and Ambulance Service. Marge continued to give much of her time as not only a member but a leader in such Groups and Organizations as the Soroptimist of Montebello, Montebello Women's Club, Beverly Hospital Guild and Foundation Heritage Circle, Montebello Historical Society, Order of the Eastern Star, P.E.O. Montebello, Business and Professional Women's Association, Southland Art Association, Montebello Chamber of Commerce, United Methodist Church of Montebello and numerous others in and around the Montebello community. When she was not involved in a meeting or activity, Marge loved being with her family. She enjoyed playing the organ at home, gardening, traveling abroad and in the family RV, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Marge is survived by her husband of 65 years Raymond Risher of Montebello, California, son Robert (Jeanette) Risher of Montebello, California and daughter Barbara (Greg)Welch of Seal Beach, California, 7 grandchildren - Christy Smith, Michelle Hanscom, Robert Risher Jr., Nathan, Zachary, Kaylie and Jenna Welch and 5 great-grandchildren ' Hunter, Harrison, and Hogan Smith and Gordon III and Lauren Hanscom.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Risher Mortuary Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 4, 2008 at the United Methodist Church, 1220 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, California, with interment following at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Soroptimist of Montebello Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 856, Montebello, CA 90640

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