Bessie Louise Hesselgesser was born February 18, 1936 to Wayne Milton Hesselgesser and Eula May Butcher. She was born in Burwell, Nebraska and was one of ten siblings. Bessie was married to Harlan Dean Hartford. They were blessed with two children, Harlan Lawayne and Steven Mark. They also had two wonderful grandchildren, Zachariah Sean, who Bess and Harlan later adopted, and Brandy Lynn. Bessie passed peacefully in her sleep May 11, 2021 at the age of 85. Bessie lived a full life and gave to so many. She will always be remembered with love.
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