Ann Beach-Burow

Ann Beach-Burow (née Pisenti; 23 October 1905 – 9 April 2016) is an American supercentenarian who is currently unverified.

Biography
Ann Beach-Burow was born Ann Pisenti on 23 October 1905 in Oakland, California, to Italian and Swiss immigrants James and Rose Pisenti. She was the oldest of 14 siblings. Ann had a passion for learning and was an avid reader of all literary genres. After leaving school in eighth grade to help raise her siblings, Ann educated herself for a successful career in Sonoma County's Election Department. She loved the excitement of politics and being a part of the political campaigns leading up to Election Day.

Ann married George Beach on 26 October 1924. They made their home on George's ranch on Summerfield Road in Santa Rosa, California. They had two daughters, Luella and Gwendolyn, and were deeply committed to giving them the education they never had. Ann introduced her daughters to the arts of music and dance. Ann made many lifelong friends through her involvement with numerous community organisations. She was introduced to the Bennett Valley Grange by her husband, George Beach, in 1925. She became the secretary of the Grange and held that position for the next 66 years. She was a proud member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, joining the organisation in 1930. She became State President of the Native Daughters in 1947-1948 and thereafter a member of the Past Presidents Association #7 of Sonoma County. Ann's husband George passed away on 15 March 1970 after 45 years of marriage.

Ann was a devout Catholic, praying at the rosary every day. She was an active member of St. Rose Parish as her daughters, Luella and Gwendolyn, attended St. Rose School and Ursuline High School. She was Past President of Catholic Charities Auxiliary, as well as their secretary for 21 years, and was Past President of the Columbiettes, an auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.

Ann married Raymond Burow in 1974. They both had a passion for travelling and in their 10 years together they went on holiday with Ann's brothers, Walter and Joe (and their spouses), to places such as Europe, the British Isles, Canada, and the United States. Both Ann and Raymond were very involved with St. Anthony's Farm Auxiliary and Handicapables. Ann's gifts of friendship, smiles, and laughter were treasured and greatly admired by her family and many friends.

Ann Beach-Burow passed away on 9 April 2016 in Santa Rosa, California, at the age of 110 years, 169 days. She was survived by her two daughters, Luella Heney and Gwendolyn Sandstrom.