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Janice Meredith Bessler

April 7, 1934 — April 1, 2021

Janice Meredith Bessler

Janice Meredith Staker Bessler passed away on April 1, 2021 at the Powell Valley Care Center.

Janice was the daughter of Sherman and Cheddie Moncur Staker (Irwin), and was born on April 7, 1934 in Burley, Idaho. She spent her childhood in Burley and attended the Burley Schools.

Janice married Raymond John Bessler in Red Lodge, Mt on April 21, 1950 and they spent their entire married life in Powell. Janice and Raymond were the parents of two sons, Bud and Mike and three daughters, Wanda, Sharon and Jan. Janice was a housewife who enjoyed cooking, canning, and sewing for her family members. She took great pride in all of those activities and especially in her beautiful flower gardens. Janice was a member of the Willwood Women's Club, the Eagles and the Elks Does.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond, her sister, Jerry Gilman, and brothers, Gib and Keith Staker, her son-in-law, Eric Richardson and her grandson, Ryan Richardson. She is survived by her sons, Bud (Linda) Bessler of Worland, WY, and Mike (Rindy) Bessler of Shoshoni, WY, her adopted son, Tim (Janet) Large of Powell, daughters, Wanda Bessler Jacobs, Sharon Bessler Richardson and Jan (Guy) Bennett all of Powell. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Gary (Teresa) Bessler, Lee (Jamie) Bessler, Kacey (Chad) Green, Jeromy Jacobs, Jennifer (Chancey) Hallolk, Joshua (Keshia) Jacobs, Desaray Bessler, Erin (Lee) Study, Dane Bennett and Dana Richardson and fifteen great grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Powell Valley Care Center, Dr. Bohlman, Dr. Childers, the ER and hospital staff, all of whom took such good care of their mom during her illness.

Cards may be sent to the family in care of Thompson Funeral Home, PO Box 807, Powell, WY 82435

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