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Obituary for Lorraine A. Bessemer
Lorraine went home to the Lord on July 21, 2016, following complications from pneumonia. She was born on April 26, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to Paul and Agnes Barchet. She married her husband of 65 years, William J. Bessemer, in 1947.
Lorraine was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church and a supporter of Bethany Lutheran School. She also enjoyed playing bridge and golf, volunteering at Vaca FISH, and her family.
Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Bill, in 2013. She is survived by her daughters Barbara and Janet Bessemer; her uncle, Frank Hundrieser; and her beloved cat, Allie.
A celebration of Lorraine's life will be held Wednesday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church, 621 S. Orchard Ave., Vacaville. She will be inurned with her husband at the Sacramento National Veteran's Cemetery in Dixon, California.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church; Bethany Lutheran School, 1011 Ulatis Dr., Vacaville, CA 95687; or the SPCA of Solano County, 2200 Peabody Rd., Vacaville, CA 95687.