Our dear mother and friend, Bessie H. Golsan, passed away July 10, 1996, from complications related to a stroke, suffered this past March.
Mom has been involved in her family, scouting, and the community for her entire life.Born January 3, 1918, in Holladay, Utah to Otto and Nellie Miller Hedman. A resident of South Jordan for the past 30 years and Holladay area in her early years, and at the starting of her family.
Preceded in death by two sons, Arvard and Brian; also by her husbands, DeWayne Edward Ray and Milton M. Golsan; her brothers and sister, Evert, Melvin, and Nellie. Bessie leaves behind sisters, Louisa (Rich), Long Beach, Calif.; and LaNae (Robinson), Holladay; children, Errol H. Golson, Portland, Oregon; Bruce M. Golson, (Kearns), Pamela Golsan (Wood), San Jose, Calif.; Rick J. Golson, So. Jordan; Jeff E. Golsan, West Joran; Cory M.J. Golson, Dallas, Texas; Scott E. Ray, Layton; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
We, her family, will miss her, and know that her friends will, as well. We know that she is with her family on the other side of the veil, and look forward to our time to be with her after this life.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m. at Jordan River 1st LDS Ward, 1540 West 10400 So. Friends may call Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., and Saturday at the church one hour prior to servies. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
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