Rick-Bessette-Obituary

Rick Bessette

Eureka, California

1958 - 2018

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RICK BESSETTE It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rick Bessette at his home in Loleta on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Rick was born on March 22, 1958 at St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, Ca to Leo and Janet Bessette. Mom and Dad always said Rick was a ray of sunshine from the...

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Janet, Joy, Paul, and the entire Bessette Family,

My deepest condolences on the loss of Rick. I have very fond memories of time spent with your family while growing up. I'm thinking of you all at this time, and you guys will always be in my heart.

Tyler prayers n thought for u n your family
Theresa n David adams

Dear Bessette Family,

I was sorry to learn Rich passed away. Since childhood, I remember Rick with a positive attitude and boundless energy.

The Bessette Family is in my thoughts and prayers.

I work with Roxane but didn't know Rick well. I do know he was a very funny guy! Whenever we spoke, we had good conversations and he always made me laugh. When I was stressing over my new knee only a few weeks post-op, he told me I didn't need to worry. "Give it a year and you'll forget about it" he said. He was right! His words were from life-long learning experiences from many surgeries and I was extremely grateful. I've never forgotten what he told me, he calmed me down with his words of...

May you rest in peace Rick!

Tawny Hauger- Mitchell

I am not a big fan of hunting fishing or baseball, however Rick and myself could laugh and talk for hours. Our BS sessions and his broad smile will be a lasting memory and truly missed. Watching him work through his disabilities without a whimper made me feel like a lightweight and will always be an inspiration. In my prayers I will say thank you Rick for being my friend.

I am not a big fan of hunting fishing or baseball, however Rick and myself could laugh and talk for hours. Our BS sessions and his broad smile will be a lasting memory and truly missed. Watching him work through his disabilities without a whimper made me feel like a lightweight and will always be an inspiration. In my prayers I will say thank you Rick for being my friend.

I am not a big fan of hunting fishing or baseball, however Rick and myself could laugh and talk for hours. Our BS sessions and his broad smile will be a lasting memory and truly missed. Watching him work through his disabilities without a whimper made me feel like a lightweight and will always be an inspiration. In my prayers I will say thank you Rick for being my friend.