1965 PWGA President passes away at age 99
In loving Memory Bess Pera
July 28, 1916 - September 7, 2015
Bessie Mary Evola Pera was born July 28, 1916 to John and Mary Evola in Pittsburg, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gerald Pera Sr., and her siblings. She is survived by two sons, Fred Gerald Pera Jr. and Ronald John Pera, and their wives, Dianne and Shelia. She was a loving grandmother to her two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. She worked as a seamstress for Camp Stoneman during WW2 and was actively involved as a parent with her sons’ schools and within the Pittsburg community. Throughout life, her greatest passions were gardening and golf. Though she only started golfing in her late 30's, she was a natural and earned many tournament trophies and achieved 3 hole-in-ones. She and her husband visited courses all over California and traveled as far as Hawaii to play. She was past president of the Pacific Women's Golf Association and former captain for the Pittsburg Women's Golf Club. Her final years were spent in Huntsville, AL surrounded by family and friends.
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