Kendra Besson Obituary
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Kendra worked as a Medical Assistant for River City Rheumatology in Ada. She was a member of Ada Bible Church. Kendra loved Ballet Dancing, collecting Music Boxes and she adored animals, especially her cat. Kendra would help anyone in need. She loved being a Mom.
Surviving is her husband Trevor Besson of Saranac. Children, Calvin Joseph Brady Besson and Remi Julia Reid Besson. Father Kenneth (Suzanne) Friddle of Gatlinburg, TN and Mother Kimberly (Donald) Martin of Lowell. Sisters, Merrisa (Robb) MacGregor of Manistique and Tarah (Phillip) Bishop of Grand Rapids. Step-siblings, Kayla (Chris) Redmond of Wisconsin and Patrick Martin of Kalamazoo. Nieces and Nephews, Brooklyn MacGregor, Henley MacGregor, Matthew Bishop, Nathan Bishop, Kylee, Paizlee, Gabrielle and Paisley. Mother and Father-in-law Bill Besson of Saranac and Kathy Wheelock Besson of Saranac. Brother-in-law Bryce Besson and Nikki of Hastings. Grandparents, David and Janet Wheelock of Saranac, and grandmother, Donna Friddle of Stergis.
She was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Arlene Bradley, Merrill Friddle, Patricia Ray, Arthur Anderson, Merl Besson, Mary Besson and Julia Wheelock.
There will be a Visitation at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Friday, February 14, 2-4 p.m. A celebration of Kendra's life will be announced later. Those wishing may make memorial donations to her Family. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com
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Larry Papke
February 11, 2025
Ken, I'm so sorry to hear the news. I have no words except that you and your loved ones will be in my prayers during this time of grieving.
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Deb Cottle
February 11, 2025
I didn't know Kendra, but I often travel M66 on my way to and from work. Also, I have lost loved ones suddenly, so the news struck me hard. I have been praying for Kendra's family and church family.
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