Julie Bezanson1
F, #23402, b. 18 July 1954, d. 7 April 2026
| Father* | Donald Henry Bezanson1 b. 14 Jan 1910, d. 9 Jan 1967 |
| Mother* | Bertha Newstrom1 b. 10 Apr 1915, d. 19 Jul 1978 |
Family | Peter Grossman |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Julie Bezanson was born on 18 July 1954 at Garrison, North Dakota.2 She married Peter Grossman on 14 June 1975. She was 20.2 Julie Bezanson died on 7 April 2026 at Hazen, North Dakota, at age 71.2 She was buried in Hazen Cemetery, Hazen, North Dakota.3
Obituary from Barbot Funeral Home (Beulah, North Dakota):
Obituary from Barbot Funeral Home (Beulah, North Dakota):
Julie Patrice Grossman, age 71, of Hazen, ND, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in her home surrounded by many loved ones, including her beloved dog, Maggie. Julie lived with dementia for over seven years. Services will be held at 10:00 AM CT on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Barbot Funeral Home, Beulah with Pastor Walt Wolff officiating. Burial will follow at Hazen City Cemetery, Hazen.
Julie was born on July 18, 1954, in Garrison, ND to Donald and Bertha “Birdie” Bezanson. She grew up in Sawyer, ND, graduating from Sawyer High School in 1972. Julie met the love of her life, Peter Grossman, at age 16. The two were married on June 14, 1975, in Sawyer. They spent their honeymoon in Medora, with Julie unfortunately spending most of her time dealing morning sickness.
Julie and Peter got quite used to packing up and moving to where their jobs would take them, such as Montana, Missouri, Iowa, until settling in Hazen. Julie and Peter attended NDSCS together, where Julie received her LPN degree in 1982. Later on Julie went back to school at University of Mary to obtain her BSN degree. She worked as a nurse for many years at Knife River Care Center in Beulah, then later for Hospice, Home Health, and Senior Suites through Sakakawea Medical Center in Hazen.
Julie absolutely adored spending every moment at her lake cabin at Strawberry Lake, near Velva. She would decorate the property with flowers potted in vintage teapots, pots and pans, and barrels. Her favorite activity to do at the lake was for her to ride on the back of Peter’s motorcycle; it was their special time just the two of them. Julie also enjoyed reading, finding treasures at antique and thrift stores, entertaining family for holidays, collecting old dollhouses, watching QVC and HGTV, going out for coffee with friends, and she amassed an impressively large collection of vintage Pyrex dishes.
Julie was known as Nana to her five grandbabies and a sixth one in Heaven. She was lovingly involved in the care of her premie granddaughters during a very critical time. She cherished time with all of her grandchildren, showering them with attention, finding joy in giving them the best gifts, reading them countless Berenstain Bears books, and loving time at the lake with them on the pontoon.
Julie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Peter; her son, Pete Grossman and his daughter, Kateri, and former daughter-in-law, Mandy Grossman, of Hazen; her daughter, Jennifer (Sean) Grossman-Chinburg, and their children, Juliana, Lauren, and Jase, of Fort Collins, Colorado; her daughter, Whitney (Jef) Hauschild, and their son, Dexter, of Breckenridge, Minnesota; her brothers, Max (Shirley) Bezanson, of Ryder, and Russel (AnnaMae) Bezanson, of Minot; her brothers-in-law, Paul (Pat) Grossman, of Hazen, and Parrell (Sheri) Grossman, of Bismarck; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant granddaughter, Claire Chinburg; and sister-in-law, Patty Grossman.
The family would like to thank the many tremendous health care workers from Home Instead and Hospice that took such good care of Julie.
Arrangements are conducted by Barbot Funeral Home, Beulah and Hazen.2
Julie was born on July 18, 1954, in Garrison, ND to Donald and Bertha “Birdie” Bezanson. She grew up in Sawyer, ND, graduating from Sawyer High School in 1972. Julie met the love of her life, Peter Grossman, at age 16. The two were married on June 14, 1975, in Sawyer. They spent their honeymoon in Medora, with Julie unfortunately spending most of her time dealing morning sickness.
Julie and Peter got quite used to packing up and moving to where their jobs would take them, such as Montana, Missouri, Iowa, until settling in Hazen. Julie and Peter attended NDSCS together, where Julie received her LPN degree in 1982. Later on Julie went back to school at University of Mary to obtain her BSN degree. She worked as a nurse for many years at Knife River Care Center in Beulah, then later for Hospice, Home Health, and Senior Suites through Sakakawea Medical Center in Hazen.
Julie absolutely adored spending every moment at her lake cabin at Strawberry Lake, near Velva. She would decorate the property with flowers potted in vintage teapots, pots and pans, and barrels. Her favorite activity to do at the lake was for her to ride on the back of Peter’s motorcycle; it was their special time just the two of them. Julie also enjoyed reading, finding treasures at antique and thrift stores, entertaining family for holidays, collecting old dollhouses, watching QVC and HGTV, going out for coffee with friends, and she amassed an impressively large collection of vintage Pyrex dishes.
Julie was known as Nana to her five grandbabies and a sixth one in Heaven. She was lovingly involved in the care of her premie granddaughters during a very critical time. She cherished time with all of her grandchildren, showering them with attention, finding joy in giving them the best gifts, reading them countless Berenstain Bears books, and loving time at the lake with them on the pontoon.
Julie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Peter; her son, Pete Grossman and his daughter, Kateri, and former daughter-in-law, Mandy Grossman, of Hazen; her daughter, Jennifer (Sean) Grossman-Chinburg, and their children, Juliana, Lauren, and Jase, of Fort Collins, Colorado; her daughter, Whitney (Jef) Hauschild, and their son, Dexter, of Breckenridge, Minnesota; her brothers, Max (Shirley) Bezanson, of Ryder, and Russel (AnnaMae) Bezanson, of Minot; her brothers-in-law, Paul (Pat) Grossman, of Hazen, and Parrell (Sheri) Grossman, of Bismarck; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant granddaughter, Claire Chinburg; and sister-in-law, Patty Grossman.
The family would like to thank the many tremendous health care workers from Home Instead and Hospice that took such good care of Julie.
Arrangements are conducted by Barbot Funeral Home, Beulah and Hazen.2
| Last Edited | 9 Apr 2026 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 194.
- [S680] Julie Patrice (Bezanson) Grossman Death Notice, Barbot Funeral Home (Beulah, North Dakota), accessed 9 April 2026.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Julie Patrice (Bezanson) Grossman; Birth: 1954; Death: 2026; Hazen Cemetery, Hazen, North Dakota, USA.
Lawrence R. Bezanson1
M, #23403, b. 22 April 1921, d. 5 November 2004
| Father* | Ralph Romans Bezanson1 b. 2 Oct 1892, d. 7 May 1968 |
| Mother* | Augusta Lakeburg1 b. 15 Oct 1894, d. 31 Mar 1988 |
Family | Phyllis Brink b. 13 Aug 1918, d. 25 Apr 2004 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Lawrence R. Bezanson was born on 22 April 1921.1 He married Phyllis Brink on 28 August 1947. He was 26. She was 29.1 Lawrence R. Bezanson died on 5 November 2004 at age 83. He was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.2
Obituary from The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 7 November 2004:
Obituary from The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 7 November 2004:
Bezanson Lawrence R., age 83, of Edina, passed away on Nov. 5. Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis. Survived by son, David Bezanson; daughter, Marcia (Brian) Bemmels; grandchildren, Jordan & Michael; sister, Joyce Gafkjen.
Services Tuesday, Nov. 9, 11 AM at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way.3
Services Tuesday, Nov. 9, 11 AM at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way.3
| Last Edited | 30 Jun 2025 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 194, 248.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Lawrence Ralph Bezanson; Birth: 22 April 1921; Death: 5 November 2004; Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memorial Number: 170352177.
- [S2] Lawrence R Bezanson Death Notice, Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 7 November 2004.
- [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; FHL Film: 2340830; ED: 0165; Page: 20B.
- [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01986; ED: 89-262; Page: 3B.
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 4192; ED: 89-1001A; Page: 30.
Phyllis Brink1
F, #23404, b. 13 August 1918, d. 25 April 2004
Family | Lawrence R. Bezanson b. 22 Apr 1921, d. 5 Nov 2004 |
Phyllis Brink was born on 13 August 1918.1 She married Lawrence R. Bezanson on 28 August 1947. She was 29. He was 26.1 Lawrence R. Bezanson and Phyllis Brink appeared on the census of 1950 at 5833 Logan, Minneapolis, Minnesota.2 She died on 25 April 2004 at age 85.3
Obituary from The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 27 April 2004:
Obituary from The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 27 April 2004:
Bezanson (Brink) Phyllis, age 85, of Edina, passed away on April 25.
Survived by husband, Larry; son, David Bezanson; daughter, Marcia (Brian) Bemmels; grandchildren, Jordan and Michael; 2 sisters & 2 brothers.
Services Thursday, 11 AM at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way. Reviewal only Wednesday 4-8 PM at the Washburn- McReavy Edina Chapel, W. 50th at Hwy 100. Interment Hillside Cemetery.3
Survived by husband, Larry; son, David Bezanson; daughter, Marcia (Brian) Bemmels; grandchildren, Jordan and Michael; 2 sisters & 2 brothers.
Services Thursday, 11 AM at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way. Reviewal only Wednesday 4-8 PM at the Washburn- McReavy Edina Chapel, W. 50th at Hwy 100. Interment Hillside Cemetery.3
| Last Edited | 26 Jul 2023 |
Citations
Dorothy Jane Bezanson1
F, #23409, b. 10 October 1922, d. 4 April 2000
| Father* | Ralph Romans Bezanson1 b. 2 Oct 1892, d. 7 May 1968 |
| Mother* | Augusta Lakeburg1 b. 15 Oct 1894, d. 31 Mar 1988 |
Family | Wallace Anderson b. 1 Apr 1919, d. 1 Apr 1994 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Dorothy Jane Bezanson was born on 10 October 1922.1,2 She married Wallace Anderson on 1 August 1947 at Hennepin County, Minnesota. She was 24. He was 28.3,1 Dorothy Jane Bezanson died on 4 April 2000 in at her home, Edina, Minnesota, at age 77.4,2 She was buried on 7 April 2000 in Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.5,4
Obituary from The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 5 April 2000:
Obituary from The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 5 April 2000:
Anderson Dorothy J., age 77, of Edina, died peacefully at her home April 4th.
Preceded in death by her husband, Wallace.
Survived by son & daughter-in-law, Brian & Nancy; grandchildren, Krista & Nathan Anderson; brother, Lawrence Bezanson & wife Phyllis; sister, Joyce Gafkjen & husband Kenneth; sisters-in-law, Nathalie Peterson & Dorothy L. Anderson; nieces & nephews.
Visitation Thursday 5-8 pm at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, West 50th St. and Vernon Ave. at Hwy 100, Edina. Memorial service Friday 11:30 am, Cross of Glory Baptist Church, Shady Oak Road at Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins. Interment Hillside Cemetery.4
Preceded in death by her husband, Wallace.
Survived by son & daughter-in-law, Brian & Nancy; grandchildren, Krista & Nathan Anderson; brother, Lawrence Bezanson & wife Phyllis; sister, Joyce Gafkjen & husband Kenneth; sisters-in-law, Nathalie Peterson & Dorothy L. Anderson; nieces & nephews.
Visitation Thursday 5-8 pm at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, West 50th St. and Vernon Ave. at Hwy 100, Edina. Memorial service Friday 11:30 am, Cross of Glory Baptist Church, Shady Oak Road at Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins. Interment Hillside Cemetery.4
| Last Edited | 30 Jun 2025 |
Citations
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 194, 249.
- [S3] U.S. Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014", DOROTHY ANDERSON, Born=10 Oct 1922, Died=04 Apr 2000, Residence=55436 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN, Issued=MN (Before 1951).
- [S1081] Minnesota Official Marriage System, "Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019", Dorothy Jane Bezanson; Wallace Leroy Anderson; Date: 1 August 1947; Hennepin, Minnesota, USA; Certificate Number: 5350451.
- [S2] Dorothy J. (Bezanson) Anderson Death Notice, The Star Tribune (Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota), 5 April 2000.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Dorothy Jane (Bezanson) Anderson; Birth: 1923; Death: 2000; Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memorial Number: 242119886.
- [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; FHL Film: 2340830; ED: 0165; Page: 20B.
- [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01986; ED: 89-262; Page: 3B.
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 1009; ED: 89-739; Page: 71.
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 1009; ED: 89-739; Page: 73.
Marjorie Ann Bezanson1,2
F, #23415, b. 10 March 1924, d. 17 April 1991
| Father* | Ralph Romans Bezanson2 b. 2 Oct 1892, d. 7 May 1968 |
| Mother* | Augusta Lakeburg2 b. 15 Oct 1894, d. 31 Mar 1988 |
Family 1 | Donald C. Hansen b. 19 Jul 1925, d. 26 Dec 1976 |
Family 2 | Lee Stutzman b. 5 Sep 1917 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Marjorie Ann Bezanson was born on 10 March 1924.2,3 She married Donald C. Hansen on 24 August 1946 at Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was 22. He was 21.1,2 Marjorie Ann Bezanson married Lee Stutzman on 27 February 1988. She was 63. He was 70.2 Marjorie Ann Bezanson died on 17 April 1991 at age 67.3
Obituary from Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 21 April 1991:
Obituary from Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 21 April 1991:
Stutzman
Marjorie Hansen, age 67, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of NE Mpls and Roseville.
Survived by husband, Leroy; daughters, Shelley Labalestra & husband, John, Shawn Hansen; son, Ned Hansen; 13 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dorothy Anderson and Joyce Gafkjen; brother, Lawrence Bezanson.
Services Monday, 10:30 am at Grace United Methodist Church, Lowry & Cleveland St. NE. Interment Sunset. Friends may call at the Washburn McReavy Northeast Chapel, 29th & Johnson St. NE, on Sunday from 4-8 pm and one hour before service al the church.4
Marjorie Hansen, age 67, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of NE Mpls and Roseville.
Survived by husband, Leroy; daughters, Shelley Labalestra & husband, John, Shawn Hansen; son, Ned Hansen; 13 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dorothy Anderson and Joyce Gafkjen; brother, Lawrence Bezanson.
Services Monday, 10:30 am at Grace United Methodist Church, Lowry & Cleveland St. NE. Interment Sunset. Friends may call at the Washburn McReavy Northeast Chapel, 29th & Johnson St. NE, on Sunday from 4-8 pm and one hour before service al the church.4
| Last Edited | 30 Jun 2025 |
Citations
- [S898] News Item, "Donald Hansens on Honeymoon", Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 28 August 1946, p. 11.
- [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 194, 249.
- [S3] U.S. Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014", MARJORIE STUTZMAN, Born=10 Mar 1924, Died=17 Apr 1991, Issued=MN (Before 1951).
- [S2] Marjorie Hansen Stutzman Death Notice, Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 21 April 1991, p. 34.
- [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; FHL Film: 2340830; ED: 0165; Page: 20B.
- [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01986; ED: 89-262; Page: 3B.
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 1006; ED: 89-626; Page: 26.
