Beatrice L. Gere

Beatrice L. Gere, 75, of Peoria, AZ passed away on February 17, 2014.

Bea was born at the Norwegian American hospital in Chicago, IL on November 19, 1938.

Bea was an active volunteer in several Peoria area charity and hospital organizations to the great delight of her associates. Bea was a member of the Peace Lutheran congregation in Peoria, she was a member and past president of her Red Hat Society and worked part time as Director of First Impressions at Remax Professionals Realty.

After retiring from Puget Power in Bellevue, Washington Herb and Bea spent a year traveling through the United States before moving from Issaquah and settling in Arizona. Bea was a lovely and generous lady loved by numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Gere and grandson Jacob Al-Hakim of Seattle, WA; brother Conrad Bagne of Anchorage, AK; and, many nieces, nephews and in-laws. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert J. Gere and brother Obert E. Bagne.

No services are planned. Arrangements by Abel Funeral Services, Phoenix, AZ. Contributions may be made to: Alpha Supported Living Services, 1630 Juanita Way N.E., Bothell, WA 98001.

206-284-9130.