Judy Ellen Besaw

Mrs. Besaw passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 Covenant Heath Care Cooper. Age 73 years. The daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred (Carey) DuFord was born October 6, 1943 in Flint, Michigan. Mrs. Besaw graduated from Bay City Central High School and was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Mrs. Besaw is survived by her husband of 45 years, Wayne T. Besaw whom she married July 22, 1972; one son, Bryan (Corrie) Besaw; one daughter, Heather (Stanley) Hunter; grandchildren, Rebecca Jankowski and Nolan, Madilyn, Macy Besaw. Sister-in-law, Nancy DuFord and her friends known as "The Gang" of more than 50 years from grade school to high school, Virginia, Sharon, Lois, Karen, Mary Louise, Sharon, Elizabeth, Kay, Judy, Sue, Bessie and Sharon. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother, Victor DuFord. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Rev. Andreas H, Teich with Committal following in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial cards for Messiah Lutheran Church will be available at the funeral home.