Lois Ann Elwess1,2
F, #27887, b. 31 August 1936, d. 19 September 2019
Family | Fred Olen Bezanson b. 5 Jul 1931, d. 14 Jun 2010 |
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Obituary from The Modesto Bee (Modesto, California), 26 September 2019:
LOIS ANN BEZANSON
Aug 31, 1936 - Sept 19, 2019
Lois, age 83, passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday afternoon at her home in Turlock.
She was born the 6th of 12 children to Leonard and Hulda Elwess in Rushville, NE on Aug. 31, 1936. When she was 7 years old the family left NE and came to CA. After several times going back and forth, they finally settled in the Ceres area. Lois attended Ceres High School but before graduating she met the love of her life, Fred, and decided she didn't need any more scchool. They were married in May of 1953, celebrating 57 years of bliss before Fred's passing in 2010. After Fred got out of the Navy they settled in Ceres and started their family. They had four sons which kept her very busy. Then in 1967 after the passing of her sister, Juanita, she took on the task of raising two daughters.
She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and a friend to many. As a faithful servant of God, she loved her family deeply and was the happiest when in their company. Lois loved life and she loved to bake cookies for everyone. All who knew her felt fortunate to have had her in their life.
Lois was predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Hulda, three sisters, Arla, Juanita and Carolyn, two brothers, Neil and Howard, a daughter-in-law, Laurie, and a great-grandson, Anthony.
She is survived by her four sons, Mark (Priscilla), Larry (Lynn), Dan (Lori) and Scott, her daughters, Tammie Halsey (Randy) and Rhonda Herrington. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Matthew, Jacob, Michael, Michelle, Hannah, Sarah, Jennifer, Randy Jr., Zachary and Joshua as well as eleven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Vera, Connie and Dianne and three brothers, Doug, Sam and David and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held on Friday, September 27th at 11:00 AM at the Ceres Chapel of Franklin and Downs. Interment will be at Ceres Memorial Park.1
Aug 31, 1936 - Sept 19, 2019
Lois, age 83, passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday afternoon at her home in Turlock.
She was born the 6th of 12 children to Leonard and Hulda Elwess in Rushville, NE on Aug. 31, 1936. When she was 7 years old the family left NE and came to CA. After several times going back and forth, they finally settled in the Ceres area. Lois attended Ceres High School but before graduating she met the love of her life, Fred, and decided she didn't need any more scchool. They were married in May of 1953, celebrating 57 years of bliss before Fred's passing in 2010. After Fred got out of the Navy they settled in Ceres and started their family. They had four sons which kept her very busy. Then in 1967 after the passing of her sister, Juanita, she took on the task of raising two daughters.
She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and a friend to many. As a faithful servant of God, she loved her family deeply and was the happiest when in their company. Lois loved life and she loved to bake cookies for everyone. All who knew her felt fortunate to have had her in their life.
Lois was predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Hulda, three sisters, Arla, Juanita and Carolyn, two brothers, Neil and Howard, a daughter-in-law, Laurie, and a great-grandson, Anthony.
She is survived by her four sons, Mark (Priscilla), Larry (Lynn), Dan (Lori) and Scott, her daughters, Tammie Halsey (Randy) and Rhonda Herrington. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Matthew, Jacob, Michael, Michelle, Hannah, Sarah, Jennifer, Randy Jr., Zachary and Joshua as well as eleven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Vera, Connie and Dianne and three brothers, Doug, Sam and David and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held on Friday, September 27th at 11:00 AM at the Ceres Chapel of Franklin and Downs. Interment will be at Ceres Memorial Park.1
| Last Edited | 27 Sep 2019 |
Dan Bezanson1
M, #27890, b. 7 January 1957, d. 10 December 2025
| Father* | Fred Olen Bezanson1 b. 5 Jul 1931, d. 14 Jun 2010 |
| Mother* | Lois Ann Elwess1 b. 31 Aug 1936, d. 19 Sep 2019 |
Family | Lori (?) |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Dan Bezanson was born on 7 January 1957.2 He married Lori (?) circa 1995.2 Dan Bezanson died on 10 December 2025 at age 68.2
Obituary from Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home (Fresno County, California):
Obituary from Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home (Fresno County, California):
Dan Bezanson, a beloved and faithful servant of God went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on January 7, 1957, he lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service. A wonderful husband of 30 years, devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Dan trusted God's plan, leaned on prayer in both joy and hardship, and sought to reflect Christ through his kindness, humility, and strength.
He cherished his family deeply and took great pride in the life he built alongside his beloved wife. His faith guided the way he loved, worked, and showed compassion to those around him. Time spent with family brought him his greatest joy, whether through shared meals, laughter, or quiet moments of reflection.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Lori Bezanson, along with daughter Hannah Bezanson, daughter Sarah Mahr and her husband Tony Mahr, daughter Jennifer Blomberg and her husband Jon Blomberg, grandchildren Harper Edwards and Lily Blomberg and brothers Mark Bezanson and his wife Priscilla, Larry Bezanson and his wife Lynn, and Scott Bezanson.
Though our hearts grieve his passing, we find comfort in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. As scripture reminds us, "Well done, good and faithful servant ... Enter into the joy of your Lord." (Matthew 25:23)
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 12, 2026 at 11:00am at New Covenant Community Church, 1744 E Nees Ave Fresno, CA 93720.2
Born on January 7, 1957, he lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service. A wonderful husband of 30 years, devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Dan trusted God's plan, leaned on prayer in both joy and hardship, and sought to reflect Christ through his kindness, humility, and strength.
He cherished his family deeply and took great pride in the life he built alongside his beloved wife. His faith guided the way he loved, worked, and showed compassion to those around him. Time spent with family brought him his greatest joy, whether through shared meals, laughter, or quiet moments of reflection.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Lori Bezanson, along with daughter Hannah Bezanson, daughter Sarah Mahr and her husband Tony Mahr, daughter Jennifer Blomberg and her husband Jon Blomberg, grandchildren Harper Edwards and Lily Blomberg and brothers Mark Bezanson and his wife Priscilla, Larry Bezanson and his wife Lynn, and Scott Bezanson.
Though our hearts grieve his passing, we find comfort in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. As scripture reminds us, "Well done, good and faithful servant ... Enter into the joy of your Lord." (Matthew 25:23)
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 12, 2026 at 11:00am at New Covenant Community Church, 1744 E Nees Ave Fresno, CA 93720.2
| Last Edited | 16 Dec 2025 |
Edna Howe1
F, #27898, b. 1 September 1925, d. 4 August 2014
Family | Ernest Paul Bezanson b. 11 Apr 1921, d. 8 Sep 1998 |
Edna Howe was born on 1 September 1925.1 She married Ernest Paul Bezanson.2 Ernest Paul Bezanson and Edna Howe appeared on the census of 1950 at 18 Drinkwater Ave, Braintree, Massachusetts.3 She died on 4 August 2014 at Columbia, Tennessee, at age 88.1
Obituary:
Obituary:
Edna Helen Bezanson
September 1, 1925 - August 4, 2014
Edna Helen Bezanson, age 88, a resident of Porter Circle in Columbia, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2014 at her residence.
The family will celebrate her life with private services at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
A native of Weymouth, Massachusetts, Edna was born on September 1, 1925 and was the daughter of the late James Russel and Edna Boyne Lister Howe.
She is survived by her son: Paul Bezanson of Corvallis, OR; daughter: Ruby Bezanson of Columbia; and grandchildren: Nicki Bezanson, Kristi Bezanson, and Dawn Bezanson.1
September 1, 1925 - August 4, 2014
Edna Helen Bezanson, age 88, a resident of Porter Circle in Columbia, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2014 at her residence.
The family will celebrate her life with private services at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
A native of Weymouth, Massachusetts, Edna was born on September 1, 1925 and was the daughter of the late James Russel and Edna Boyne Lister Howe.
She is survived by her son: Paul Bezanson of Corvallis, OR; daughter: Ruby Bezanson of Columbia; and grandchildren: Nicki Bezanson, Kristi Bezanson, and Dawn Bezanson.1
| Last Edited | 2 May 2023 |
Citations
- [S680] Edna Helen Bezanson Death Notice, Heritage Funeral Home (Columbia, Tennessee), accessed August 2014.
- [S471] Oregon State Health Department, "Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008", Ernest Paul Bezanson; Death Date: 8 September 1998.
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 6106; ED: 11-26; Sheet: 28.
Ainsley Albert Slack1,2
M, #27900, b. 12 April 1894
| Father* | Charles Spurgeon Slack1 b. 19 Jul 1859, d. 29 Sep 1933 |
| Mother* | Eliza Bezanson1 b. 15 Jul 1861, d. b 10 Aug 1916 |
| Relationship | 3rd great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Ainsley Albert Slack was born on 12 April 1894 at Nova Scotia.1 He began military service on 25 February 1918 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF.)2
| Last Edited | 13 Apr 2016 |
Citations
- [S5] 1901 Canadian Census; North River, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Family: 221; Page: 21.
- [S808] Library and Archives Canada, "Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918", Ainsley Albert Slack; MSA; Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Date: 25 February 1918.
- [S5] 1911 Canadian Census; 16, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Family: 41; Page: 4.
- [S5] 1921 Canadian Census; Trenton North, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Sub-District: ?; Page: 7; Lines: 47-50.