Widow of Stater Bros. founder passes away

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. Jack Brown, chairman and ceo of Stater Bros. Markets, has announced the passing of Elsie Stater, widow of Stater Bros'. founder Cleo Stater.

Brown stated, "We will miss Elsie's visits and calls to us. She lived many years in San Bernardino and maintained her local friendships with once-a-month lunch dates. She will be missed by all of the Stater Bros. "Family" of Employees."