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James Lawrence "Jim" Beson

1946 - 2025

James Lawrence "Jim" Beson obituary, 1946-2025, Murray, UT

BORN

1946

DIED

2025

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Starks Funeral Parlor

3651 South 900 East

Salt Lake City, Utah

James Beson Obituary

James "Jim" Lawrence Beson

July 28, 1946 - April 12, 2025

Jim passed away on April 12, 2025 after fighting pancreatic cancer for five years at his home in Murray, Utah. Jim was born in Claremore Oklahoma to C. William and Mary Beson, the second of five children.

Jim is survived by his wife, Maura, brother Clyde William Beson III (Sherry), sister, Betty (Larry) and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John and Joe.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Please visit www.starksfuneral.com to share photos and memories with Jim's family.
Published by Tulsa World on Apr. 27, 2025.

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Jeanne Shelton

April 28, 2025

Maura I´m so sorry for your loss. His obituary was amazing as was he. Love to you and your family.

judy boyd hendricks

April 27, 2025

i'm sorry about Jim. i was in marching band with him in Claremore, ok. he was always a very nice young man and became quite an accomplished military doctor. we will miss you Jim. Judy Boyd Hendricks

Dave Nickerson

April 27, 2025

Jim was my best friend in grade school. We both lived on 9th street. Was a hero helicopter pilot in Vietnam & saved many lives.
I´m proud to have known him & sad he is gone!
Dave Nickerson
Class of 1964

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