Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Besson, Merl B. 2010
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Obit file at Belding Library
Merl B. Besson, 74, of Orleans passed away at home surrounded by his loving 
family Oct.25, 2010.  He was born March 13, 1936 in Copelandswitch, Okla., the 
son of John and Minnie (Ussery)Besson.  Merl married Mary Pickens Dec. 30, 
1960 in George.  He served eight years in the Navy during the Korean War.

Merl worked for the State of Michigan Department of Corrections for 25 years.  
He was a member of Sheridan American Legion.  He loved to be home and around 
his family.  Merl is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Besson of 
Orleans; sons, John (Denise) Besson of Trufant, Bill (Kathy) Besson of Saranac 
and Robby (Annie) Besson of Woodard Lake; sister, Patsy Austin of Kansas; 
grandchildren, Megan (Miguel) Menendez of Texas, Chris Besson of Big Rapids, 
Trevor Besson and Bryce Besson of Saranac and Jasper Besson of Woodard Lake 
and two great grandsons, Landon and Aaron.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Verl; sister Frances; 
and brother-in-law Keith Austin.  At his request there will be no services. 
Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home of Ionia.  Anyone wishing may make memorial 
contributions in his name to Shiloh Community Church.


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