Robert G. Shriver

Bob died December 12th, 2012. He was born September 27, 1927 in Fremont, Nebraska. He moved to California with his parents, Arnold and Wilma Shriver. He served in the Army in Japan after graduating from Woodland High School. Bob attended San Jose State College, Shasta College, and was a member of the Masons of Tehama County, Shrine Club, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bob retired from the California Highway Patrol after 30 years of service, 11 of which were spent in Red Bluff. Due to transfers and promotions, he was also assigned duties in Eureka, Redding, Hollister, and Los Angeles. He retired as a Lieutenant from the West Los Angeles area. After retiring, Bob and his wife, Gwen, moved back to the Bend District in 1984. Bob had a love for boating and skiing on Lake Shasta, and later deep water sailing to Hawaii and the North American coast. In later years he took up golfing and spent his winters in Yuma, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwen, his parents, and brothers Larry and Gordon. Survivors are daughters Stacy Couture and Jill Gifford, grandchildren Caitlin and Sam Couture, sister Betty Scheuer, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriner's Children Hospital in Sacramento. Memorial services will be held Tuesday December 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM in Red Bluff at the Chapel of the Flowers.