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
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
Julie (Bezanson) Grossman
     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):
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
Last Edited9 Apr 2026

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 194.
  2. [S680] Julie Patrice (Bezanson) Grossman Death Notice, Barbot Funeral Home (Beulah, North Dakota), accessed 9 April 2026.
  3. [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
Relationship4th 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:
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

Census Summary

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Census1930Lawrence R. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 829 Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the household of Ralph Romans Bezanson and Augusta Lakeburg with Dorothy Jane Bezanson and Marjorie Ann Bezanson.4
Census1940Lawrence R. Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 1309 27th Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the household of Ralph Romans Bezanson and Augusta Lakeburg with Dorothy Jane Bezanson, Marjorie Ann Bezanson and Joyce Elizabeth Bezanson.5
Census1950Lawrence R. Bezanson and Phyllis Brink appeared on the census of 1950 at 5833 Logan, Minneapolis, Minnesota.6
Last Edited30 Jun 2025

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 194, 248.
  2. [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.
  3. [S2] Lawrence R Bezanson Death Notice, Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 7 November 2004.
  4. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; FHL Film: 2340830; ED: 0165; Page: 20B.
  5. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01986; ED: 89-262; Page: 3B.
  6. [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:
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

Census Summary

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Last Edited26 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 194, 248.
  2. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 4192; ED: 89-1001A; Page: 30.
  3. [S659] Ancestry.com, "United States Obituary Collection", The Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 29 April 2004, Phyllis (Brink) Bezanson.

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
Relationship4th 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:
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

Census Summary

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Census1930Dorothy Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 829 Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the household of Ralph Romans Bezanson and Augusta Lakeburg with Lawrence R. Bezanson and Marjorie Ann Bezanson.6
Census1940Dorothy Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 1309 27th Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the household of Ralph Romans Bezanson and Augusta Lakeburg with Lawrence R. Bezanson, Marjorie Ann Bezanson and Joyce Elizabeth Bezanson.7
Census1950Wallace Anderson and Dorothy Jane Bezanson appeared on the census of 1950 at 2808 28 Th Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota.8,9
Last Edited30 Jun 2025

Citations

  1. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 194, 249.
  2. [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).
  3. [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.
  4. [S2] Dorothy J. (Bezanson) Anderson Death Notice, The Star Tribune (Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota), 5 April 2000.
  5. [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Dorothy Jane (Bezanson) Anderson; Birth: 1923; Death: 2000; Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memorial Number: 242119886.
  6. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; FHL Film: 2340830; ED: 0165; Page: 20B.
  7. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01986; ED: 89-262; Page: 3B.
  8. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 1009; ED: 89-739; Page: 71.
  9. [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
Relationship4th 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:
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

Census Summary

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Census, Residence

Census1930Marjorie Ann Bezanson appeared on the census of 1930 at 829 Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the household of Ralph Romans Bezanson and Augusta Lakeburg with Lawrence R. Bezanson and Dorothy Jane Bezanson.5
Census1940Marjorie Ann Bezanson appeared on the census of 1940 at 1309 27th Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the household of Ralph Romans Bezanson and Augusta Lakeburg with Lawrence R. Bezanson, Dorothy Jane Bezanson and Joyce Elizabeth Bezanson.6
Census1950Donald C. Hansen and Marjorie Ann Bezanson appeared on the census of 1950 at Emerson Ave So., Minneapolis, Minnesota.7
Last Edited30 Jun 2025

Citations

  1. [S898] News Item, "Donald Hansens on Honeymoon", Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 28 August 1946, p. 11.
  2. [S1] Dorothy Evans, Bezansons from Nova Scotia, 194, 249.
  3. [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).
  4. [S2] Marjorie Hansen Stutzman Death Notice, Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), 21 April 1991, p. 34.
  5. [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; FHL Film: 2340830; ED: 0165; Page: 20B.
  6. [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01986; ED: 89-262; Page: 3B.
  7. [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 1006; ED: 89-626; Page: 26.