Frank Larry Imera, BHS 1951

The Tehachapi News, 2004

Frank Larry Imera, BHS 1951
May 16, 1932 - November 28, 2004

A Mass of the Christian Burial was held on December 3, 2004 at St. Malachy Catholic Church for Frank Larry Imera, 72, who passed away on November 28, 2004 at his home in Tehachapi.
Mr. Imera was born May 16, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to Loreto and Josephine Imera. As a teenager, he moved with his family to Burbank, California, graduating from Burbank High School.

Mr. Imera served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He worked as a general machinist and project coordinator for Lockheed Martin for 39 years. He married his wife of 47 years, Gloria K. Williamson, on October 12, 1957 in Burbank.

Mr. Imera was a former president and member of Club DaVinci. He enjoyed camping, fishing and woodworking, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was a loving and faithful husband and father. He and his wife retired to Tehachapi nine years ago where he loved the mountains and peaceful setting.

Mr. Imera is survived by his wife, Gloria Imera of Tehachapi; son Dean Imera and his wife Michelle of Castaic; daughters Tammy Birrer and her husband Kelly of Leona Valley, Nancy Reid of Gardena and Gina Imera of Bakersfield; grandchildren Kurt, Brandon, Jennifer, Bethany and Travis Birrer and Nicole imera; great-granddaughter, Allison Birrer; sisters Josephine Christoff of Tustin and twin sister, Loretta Furlong of Las Vegas, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Imera is preceded in death by his faithful companion and loving cocker spaniel, Charlie.

Father Joel Davadilla officiated at the service. Interment followed at Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Newhall. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements.