Mildred (Kesterson) Burhenn Obituary
Mildred V Kesterson Burhenn, 88, of Corona Del Mar died Friday. Services at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary, Newport Beach. Survived by her son, Robert, of Glendora; brother, Wayne Kesterson; and two grandchildren.
Orange County Register May 7 1995
26 December 1906 - 05 May 1995
Daughter of William F & Hilma (Walters) Kesterson
Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary, Newport Beach
Mike Kesterson, 68, died at his home in Cody on March 27, 2001. He was born Dec. 18, 1932, in Fort Wayne, Ind. His family ties to Indiana dated back five generations to the pre-Revolutionary War period. His grandfather Jeremiah, several times removed, and brother Merida fought with Gen. Anthony Wayne against the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh and their British allies for independence. Mike's great-grandfather George Washington Kesterson was a union soldier killed Oct. 16, 1862, at the Battle of Perryville.
Mike was a Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. He graduated from UCLA in 1958 with a degree in marine biology, worked for the California Fish and Game Department and then moved into pharmaceutical sales. He became district sales manager for Bristol Laboratories and then director of hospital marketing before becoming the director of sales for Bristol Myers Westwood Pharmaceuticals Dermatology Co. Mike finished his career as vice president of Mentholatum Co. in Buffalo, N.Y., a 100-year-old world wide consumer products company.
He retired to Wyoming in 1993 and enjoyed eight years of the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, sailing, backpacking and riding his horse. His memory will remain in the hearts of family and his many friends who loved him. Mike is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughters Terry Gordon and husband Jerry, Anne and Sam Welch of Cody, Amy and Lee Allen of Clemmons, N.C., son Charles and wife Christine of Lockport, N.Y., six grandchildren and his sister Sally Childers of Hamilton, Mont.
Vigil services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's with Father Joseph Daley and Father John Wright as Co-celebrants. Internment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
The family suggests those wishing make memorial contributions to Spirit Mountain Hospice, 707 Sheridan Ave., or the charity of their choice.
Source: Knights of Columbus
Her plunging bow parts the waves with power and easy grace.
I feel the wind and the stinging spray fall full upon my face.
"Oh God", It feels so good yet to be alive.
Sounds of strain upon the rigging and water past the hull,
Creates a symphony of music that sailors only know.
The voyage has been blessed, filled with
a family's undying love and dearest friends
along the way.
The "ports of call" were exotic, from youth to shades of gray.
Life's hard lessons were learned and cherished and memories recalled each day.
This story is not a sad one, for I am finally coming home,
Christ's saving grace
consumed my soul with indescribable joy and peace.
My voyage it has ended well, but you boats still out on the sea,
Log each new day with faith in Christ
and He will guide you to the heavens home
most faithfully.
~ Michael Kesterson ~
Wayne Kesterson, 89, died Tuesday (9-26-2000 at Courtland Manor Health & Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a brick mason with Local #2 Bricklayers Union for 16 years and retired in 1972. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 689 F & AM, D.A.V. and a World War II Army veteran. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Surviving is his wife, Bonnie V. and he was preceded in death by one sister, three brothers and parents. No services or calling. Arrangements by D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park
Yvonne ''Bonnie'' Kesterson, 84, died Saturday (10-14-2000) at Courtland Manor Health & Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker. Survivors include several cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne on September 26, 2000. Graveside service 10 am Wednesday in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 6600 Covington Rd. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Memorials to Salvation Army.
Harry Ingleton Kesterson
28 April 1891 - Orange Co IN
15 April 1965 - Santa Clara CA
Son of George Washington & Lucinda (Nicholson) Kesterson
Husband of Lovena A. Popp
Burial in Golden Gate Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo CA
Father of Thomas Harry, Charles Frederick, Shirley Ann and Carol Elaine
Photo from Brian Thomas Kesterson - grandson of Harry, Son of Thomas Harry.