Miriam Rauen

Miriam Rauen, 80, passed away surrounded by family, on Monday, October 6, 2008. Miriam was born on September 13, 1928 in Sherman, CA. to George and Mary Swisher. She lived in Marina Del Rey, CA. where she worked in banking and as an escrow officer for over 25 years. In 1980, she retired to. Magalia, where she was active in SIRS and ELKS. She loved working on ceramics, knitting projects, and traveling. In 1992 she moved to Chico where she participated in the Red Hat Society. Miriam and husband Richard Rauen, who preceded her in death in 1990, were married for 42 years and enjoyed traveling in retirement. Miriam is survived by her son, Larry (Susan) Rauen and nephew, Chris Rauen, all of Chico; grandson, Jeffrey Rauen of Reno, NV.; grandson, Scott Rauen, his wife Donna Rauen and great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Rauen, of Soldotna, AK; cousins, Myrtle Volker and Kathleen Chavez of Granada Hills, CA; and Joe Volker of Minnesota. Internment will be at Glen Oaks Cemetery. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of life at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the Rauen home, 1009 Gateway Lane, Chico.