John Arthur Bezold, 68, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at home in Keller after a short three month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Celebration of life: 3 p.m. Friday, October 6th in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 1601 South Main Street, Keller.
Memorials: In lieu of usual remembrances, the Bezold family suggests contributions in John’s memory to the John & Kathleen Bezold Business Endowment, Central Washington University Foundation, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, Wash. 98926-7508,
http://www.cwu.edu/university-advancement
John Arthur Bezold was born May 31, 1949, son of the late Arthur Wayne and Margaret Helen Ingraham Bezold, in Pasco, Wash. He honorably served his country in the United States Army in A Company, 51st Signal Battalion, and was discharged in 1971. John made his career with BNSF and retired after many faithful and dedicated years of service.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: Wife, Kathleen; step-son, Charles Nelson Miller; step-daughter, Karen Renee Schaler; brothers-in-law, William Maurice Holm and Dennis Carl Holm (Raylah) and their children; brother, William Leonard Bezold (Peggy); niece, Kimberly Dunham (David); great-niece, Madisen; sister, Marcia Russell (Mike); niece, Sheri Vessels (Mark); great-niece, Conner; great-nephew, Chandler; nephew, Corey Russell; great-niece, Piper; numerous best friends and many more close relationships. He loved his four borrowed grandchildren, Caleb, Zoe, Luna, and Xander. He also loved classic cars, golf, travel, Dylan, guitar, and Alison Krauss. He was a good man and will be missed.