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Merle Alvin “BZ” Biesanz

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Birth	:	4 Jan 1917 Trout Lake, Klickitat County, Washington, USA
Death	:	23 Aug 1996 White Salmon, Klickitat County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina, Saline County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.8389015, -97.5805969
Inscription	:	Buried next to Doris E. Biesanz (1922-1975).
Description	:	Father: William Biesanz (1881-1961) Mother: Lydia (Crow) Biesanz (1884-1987) Siblings: Florence L. (Biesanz) Bartholomew (born approx 1907 in WA) Philip Wayman Biesanz (1910-2011) Nolan F. Biesanz (1912-1988) 1st Wife: Hazel I. (Hathaway) Biesanz (married Sept 2, 1939)(she then married Horace H. Norman on Aug 30, 1949 and her DOB is listed as Aug 2, 1920 and Horace Norman's DOB is listed as Dec 9, 1913) 2nd Wife: Doris E. (Owen is the name on the certificate)) Biesanz (married April 21, 1955 and she died 1975) Sons: Brian M. Biesanz and Nolan S. Biesanz Daughters: Meredith B. Tuschoff and Connie M. (Owen) (Mrs. Robert E.) Warneke 3rd Wife: Berneice P. (Whitson) Biesanz (married Dec... Read More	Father: William Biesanz (1881-1961) Mother: Lydia (Crow) Biesanz (1884-1987) Siblings: Florence L. (Biesanz) Bartholomew (born approx 1907 in WA) Philip Wayman Biesanz (1910-2011) Nolan F. Biesanz (1912-1988) 1st Wife: Hazel I. (Hathaway) Biesanz (married Sept 2, 1939)(she then married Horace H. Norman on Aug 30, 1949 and her DOB is listed as Aug 2, 1920 and Horace Norman's DOB is listed as Dec 9, 1913) 2nd Wife: Doris E. (Owen is the name on the certificate)) Biesanz (married April 21, 1955 and she died 1975) Sons: Brian M. Biesanz and Nolan S. Biesanz Daughters: Meredith B. Tuschoff and Connie M. (Owen) (Mrs. Robert E.) Warneke 3rd Wife: Berneice P. (Whitson) Biesanz (married Dec 26, 1976)(her DOB is listed as Dec 28, 1925) 1920 US Census has the following in the household in White Salmon, Klickitat County, WA: William A. Biesanz (age 38), Lydia L. Biesanz (age 35), Florence L. (age 13), P. Wayman Biesanz (age 9), F. Nolan Biesanz (age 7) and Merle A. Biesanz (age 3). 1930 US Census has the following in the household in White Salmon, Klickitat County, WA: William A. Biesanz (age 47), Lydia L. (age 45), Philip W. (age 19), F. Nolan (age 17) and Merle A. (age 13). Merle "BZ" Biesanz, a lifelong Klickitat County native, died Aug. 23, 1996, in White Salmon, at the age of 79. Mr. Biesanz was born Jan. 4, 1917, in Trout Lake, to Lydia (Crow) and William Biesanz. He grew up in BZ Corners and White Salmon and lived here all his life except for the eight years, when he spent his winters in Yuma, Ariz. He worked for Bingen Mills and Warehouse for 20 years and SDS for 20 years, as a sales clerk. He married Hazel Hathaway in the late 193Os; married Doris Owen in the mid 1950s, she died in 1974; and married Berneice Whitson in 1976. He was a 50 year member of the Mt. Adams Elks Lodge 1868, where he was organist for many years. He was a member of Husum Hills Mens' Golf Association and former member of the Rhineland Quadrilles. He loved music, golf and crossword puzzles. He played many different instruments and had a band that played at local dance clubs (BZ and His Band). He was a public address announcer for many years at White Salmon Antlers Baseball games and was the downs marker for the high school football games, when his sons were in school and for many years after. Mr. Biesanz is survived by his wife, Berneice, White Salmon; sons Bryan Biesanz, Eagle River, Alaska, Nolan Biesanz, Mead, Colo.; daughters Meredith Tuschoff, Clarkston, and Connie Warneke, Clackamas, Ore.; stepsons Hugh Whitson, White Salmon, and Mike Whitson, San Francisco, Calif; sister Florence Bartholomew, The Dalles, Ore.; brother Wayman Biesanz, Carson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was held Aug. 27, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in White Salmon, with Rev. Willem Romeijn officiating. Interment was private. Memorials may be made to the Tall Elks or the American Cancer Society in care of Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon, who was in charge of the arrangements. The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., August 29, 1996, page 18

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Merle Alvin “BZ” Biesanz's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina, Saline County, USA.
When did Merle Alvin “BZ” Biesanz death?
Merle Alvin “BZ” Biesanz death on 23 Aug 1996 in White Salmon, Klickitat County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 38.8389015
Longitude: -97.5805969

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Berneice P Popchoke Whitson-Biesanz

(1925 - 2011)

Doris Eula Williams Biesanz

(1922 - 1975)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 38.8389015, -97.5805969

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Coordinate: 38.7546000, -97.4932800

15. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8547300, -97.7240800

16. McQuary's Graveyard
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Coordinate: 38.7696600, -97.4640300

17. McReynolds Gravesite
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Coordinate: 38.8520900, -97.4260900

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19. Walnut Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8770730, -97.4022430

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Coordinate: 38.7910000, -97.7572300

22. Poheta Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7980600, -97.3993300

23. Crown Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9613991, -97.6856003

24. Mission Hill Cemetery
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