James Alan McGrew

James Alan McGrew died March 18 in Oroville, Calif. He was 77.

Born Dec. 14, 1935 in Woodland, he graduated from Woodland High School in 1954. He attended junior college in Livermore and worked at the Lab while attending college. After college he worked at the Burton's Shoe store in Woodland and went on to co-own Burton's Shoe Store in Oroville for many years.

McGrew was affiliated with the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 59, Butte County Farm Bureau and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church all in Oroville.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dan and Maude McGrew.

He is survived by his brothers Bill McGrew of Rumsey, Bob McGrew of Woodland and Art McGrew of Vancouver, Wash., sister Barbara Zane of Woodland, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Per his request, no services will be held.