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Audrey F. Bezanson, 78, a longtime Wenatchee resident, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999 at her home in Wenatchee.

She was born on July 1, 1921 at Combs, AR to Samuel and Clara (Gardner) Patrick.

She married James E. Bezanson on Dec. 16, 1937 in Huntsville, AR. In June of 1941, the family moved to Azwell. She worked here in the orchards in the spring and as an apple sorter in the fall. In the spring of 1957, they came to Wenatchee. Here, Mrs. Bezanson worked in a bakery and later worked for several years as a sales clerk with McBride's clothing store.

Following her husband's death in 1974, she moved to Goldendale for a time to be near her daughter and family. She returned to Wenatchee in September of 1978 where she has resided ever since.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Harland Schuller of Goldendale; her two granddaughters, Sandra Gunkel of Goldendale and Judith Weber of Colton and her six great-grandchildren, Jenny, Brad and Katelyn Gunkel and Ryan, Nicholas and Kimberlee Weber.

She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, James E. (1974) and by her two brothers.

Graveside funeral services will be held for Mrs. Bezanson on Friday, Oct. 1, 1999 at 10 a.m. at the Wenatchee City Cemetery with Pastor Tim Wilbur officiating.³

Melvina "Mellie" Bezanson passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the age of 82.

Mellie was born on January 9, 1935 in Childress, Texas to Robert Sanford and Lillie Marie (Isom) Brashears. Mellie graduated from Midland High School and went on to attend Texas Women’s University. Mellie worked for multiple law firms as a legal secretary.

On May 16, 1954 Mellie married Clyde Eugene Bezanson in Warren County, Mississippi. Their union was blessed with three children. Mellie was a wonderful wife and devoted mother. She adored her family and loved spending time with them.

In her free time Mellie enjoyed bowling, shopping, jazzercise, playing with her bridge club, and watching HGTV and Hallmark movies. One of her most special gifts was helping people. She was an avid blood donor and volunteer for the Oklahoma Blood Institute. Mellie was a great baker and best known for her scrumptious pumpkin bread. Mellie was a member of the First Christian Church, Jenks.

Mellie is survived by,
Daughter, Pamela Pugh, Jenks, OK
Sons, Mike Bezanson and wife Kay, Jenks, OK
Bart Bezanson and wife March, Anapolis, MD
Grandchildren, Becky and Joey, Krisi and Seth, Cody and Sanam, Tiffany and Steven, Lauren
9 Great Grandchildren

Mellie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Barbara and brother Leland.

Services honoring the life of will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017 at First Christian Church, Jenks, OK.²

Richard Bezanson Dies in Service

Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bezanson of the death of their son, Richard Bezanson, who was killed in line of duty while serving with the U.S. Navy in South Carolina.

Richard was married to ths former Mary Elizabeth Ellis in London, England. They have a daughter 2 years old named Sandra Lee.

Richard hasn't been home for six years. The body will be returned to Beaver for the funeral, which will be held Friday, September 29 at 2:00 in the Beaver Second Ward Chapel. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery.⁶

Charles (Chuck) Bezanson passed away on August 17, 2014. Chuck was born on May 24, 1944 in Auburn, California. He grew up in Beaver, Utah and graduated from Beaver High School.

Chuck served 20 years in the US Navy and is a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He served on the USS Bennington during the War. In San Diego, Chuck was responsible for training several classes of new recruits. He was proud of the success of these young men as they began their military careers.

Chuck began a second career in 1986 at China Lake Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division.

For most of his career, he was at Salt Wells. He worked as an explosive test operator and a chemical engineering technician.

Chuck was the lead tech on the Thermobaric Hellfire Warhead upgrade.

He was proud that the work he did would save American military lives.

Chuck is survived by his widow, Carol Brown-Bezanson, his daughters Loretta Hart, Marilyn Bezanson, Sally Willard and Pamela Soard, his sisters Corrine Fletcher, Marilyn Webster, Lori Laird, Wendy McClosky, and Lisa Bezanson, his brothers Wayne Bezanson, and Carl Bezanson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Bezanson, his son Caleb Bezanson, and his step-son Derek Brown. Chuck has 13 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews who will all miss him greatly.

Chuck and Carol spent many years square dancing and round dancing in Ridgecrest. He also thoroughly enjoyed traveling in the RV, especially with friends. Over the years, Chuck traveled to Scotland, Alaska, the Caribbean, Germany, Italy, Tahiti, and the Scandinavian countries.

Chuck loved to be with long time friends, especially "The Birthday Group". He also loved being with his family. Many special days were spent with his brother in law, Frank Kalan.

After retirement in 2007, Chuck and Carol spent much of the year at the condo at Lake Tahoe.

A lot of time was happily spent hiking and kayaking on the Lake.

Chuck enjoyed saluting the sunset with a good beer. He also enjoyed the many visits of friends and family.

In 2013, Chuck and Carol moved from Ridgecrest to Carlsbad for health reasons.

He loved walking along the beach with the dogs.

Chuck has requested a US Navy Burial at Sea. He will meet the ship in San Diego. There will be private Celebrations of Life for Chuck in Carlsbad, Ridgecrest and at Lake Tahoe.⁵