Alva Jean Champlin
Born: March 25th, 1943
Died: December 4th, 2018
Obituary
ALVA EZELL CHAMPLIN
March 25, 1943 - December 4, 2018
Alva Ezell Champlin was born on March 25 and passed away December 4, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was raised in Oildale, CA and graduated from North High School in 1961. She married Ivan Champlin in 1963 and had three children.
In 1977, Alva returned to North High as an employee. She began in the Math Department then promoted to the Special Education Office. In 1998 she became the Office Supervisor with principal, Bryon Schaeffer. In 2007 she retired after 30 years of service, much respected by those who knew and worked with her. Alva and Ivan traveled briefly after retirement, but she was widowed in June 2018 when Ivan passed away. She leaves behind many lifelong friends, coworkers, and most importantly family members. Alva loved to read and travel and especially loved Christmas.
She leaves behind a daughter, Jenee Morris and husband, Kevin; a son Timothy Champlin and wife Carrie; and a daughter Nicole Bristol and husband Charles. She was "Mimi" or "Alva" to 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, and 2 great-grandsons.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the Shafter Cemetery in Shafter, CA with a reception following at the North High School Cafeteria.
Published in Bakersfield Californian from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2018