Ida Jereb

Ida (Bergamo) Jereb died at home with her family present on September 2, 2015. She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Bart C. Jereb, her four children Susan (Jon) , Barbara (Brian) , Debbie (Cecil), and Bart A (Reena), her grandchildren David (Brittany), Amy, Jon, and Kristin, and great granddaughter - Amy’s daughter - Evi, and many nieces and nephews. Ida was preceded in death by her two sisters Clara and Mary.

Ida was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on October 12, 1922. She was a first-generation American, her parents having emigrated from Italy. She was the middle of three sisters, who were only one year apart. At the young age of 6 years, her mother died. Soon after, her father placed Ida and her sisters in the Catholic orphanage, St. Clara’s, in Denver "to keep them together". Her father was able to bring them back to Rock Springs when Ida was twelve years old. She graduated from Rock Springs High School and began working. She met her beloved husband in Rock Springs and they married on August 11, 1945. After living in Denver, Colorado for a few years, they settled in Alhambra, California in December, 1952.

She and her family became parishioners of All Souls Catholic Church and all four children attended All Souls School. During that time she was active in the parish Mother's Club, volunteered at many church events, and socialized with many of the other mothers.

Ida was a hard worker, taught her children to be independent and was a role model for taking life's ups and downs in stride. She worked as a tax preparer at A.S. Rogers in Alhambra from the 1950's retiring only in April of 2014! She enjoyed her long relationships with her co-workers and clients.

An important part of her life was spending time with her family, playing cards (every weekend), going regularly to bingo at All Souls (she could manage several bingo cards at a time), working crossword puzzles daily, and reading mysteries - always carrying a book with her. She loved spicy food, carrying her own bottle of Tabasco sauce in her purse. Ida put together a buffet dinner for all family members on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter.

She enjoyed good health throughout her life until recently. All members of her family will greatly miss her and the enjoyable times spent with her.

A funeral mass is scheduled at All Souls Catholic Church, 1500 W. Main St., Alhambra on October 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception at the parish hall. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society may be made in lieu of flowers.