A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for family and friends on Saturday, September 10th. Please call (661) 303-5300 for details. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. No services will be held.
Born in North Bend, Nebraska, Bessie was later raised by Clyde and Grace Winn in San Luis Obispo. She attended San Luis Obispo High School, and then Biola University in Los Angeles. She married her husband of 50 years, Howard Arvidson, who preceded her in death.
Bessie managed a full time career, most of which was spent as a medical assistant. She was a wonderful mother, active with girl scout troops, swim team events, boating, camping and many more fun family activities. She was a long time member of Valley Baptist Church.
Bessie is survived by her husband of 18 years, Lee Rhyne; three daughters, Bonnie Tullos, Jan and Mark Garcia of Bakersfield, and Deborah and Danny Wood of Bakersfield; three grandchildren, Tracy and Brian McCarter, Robert and Cheng Garcia and Eric Garcia; 7 great grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Connor, Evelyn, Rocco, Enzo, and JanMark; two sisters, Sandi Brennan and Bonnie Lake and one brother, Mike Winn.
Her love and devotion to her family was only surpassed by her love for the Lord, who has prepared a special place for Bessie in Heaven.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Arvidson family.
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