Gregory Lee Besonson
April 21, 1940 ~ May 9, 2022
Born in: Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania
Gregory Lee Besonson, 82, of Erie, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 9, 2022. He was born on April 21, 1940, in Cambridge Springs, son of L. Kirke and Violet Weed Besonson.
Greg was a 1958 graduate of Union City High School and was a self-employed contractor owning and operating Besonson Builders.
He was a deacon at McLane Church in Edinboro and was at the forefront of constructing the building for McLane Church in Union City.
Greg enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed working with and caring for horses; he was a former chief at Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department; and helped start Little League baseball in Lincolnville.
He will be lovingly remembered by his two sons; Brent Besonson and his wife, Kimber of Wexford, and Drew Besonson and his wife, Celina Geronimo of Birmingham, Michigan, and his daughter, Lisa Butler of Union City; five grandchildren, Steven Besonson, Ryan Besonson, Garrett Besonson, Lynnea Shaw, and Andrea Butler; two great-grandchildren, Gavin Besonson and Theodore Besonson; a sister, Brenda Morse of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his twin brother, Gary Besonson of Holland, Michigan; best friend, Dave Schneider of Erie; and his former spouse and mother of his children, Patricia Leute Besonson of Zelienople and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Gregory Besonson II, and sister, Carole Brotherson.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Saturday, May 14th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 S. Main Street, Union City, PA 16438.
A Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Priestap, officiating.
Greg will be laid to rest at Rootville Cemetery in Centerville, PA.
Memorial donations in Greg's memory may be made to McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence on Greg's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
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Uncle Greg you will be dearly missed by family and friends. Your legacy of kindness and giving to others will be cherished. Thank you for being in my life and guiding me in my younger years. Love you dearly, June
Greg was such a welcoming, happy light in this world! He always greeted myself and my family at church with such joy, such fun, and always with such a genuine heart. I always looked forward to talking with him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family and friends.
My deepest condolences to the whole family… I have so many fond memories of him. He was part of my childhood that I will never forget. He always had I kind word, or words of wisdom, or encouragement… along with that devilish smile:) Just thinking of him makes me smile. My heart aches for your loss. Bev Rapp
I never knew Gregory but having known his son Drew, I am sure Gregory was a great man.
Greg was a second Dad to me growing up taking me to horse shows , picking us up from the skating rink and I was always included in family activities. What a great person and always had a great smile , thank you for great memories. Susan Ballog
Not enough time to tell all the great stories and life lessons this man has given to me. He was a great person to work, play. and just go through life with. he will be missed.
My condolences to the family.
Robert Gates
I have known Greg since a young child and was very fortunate to have reconnected with him later in the years. We would meet for breakfast and talked frequently when I lived in the same building as him. Dinners together, watched tv/movies, laughed, told one another jokes…he became a very good friend of mine. He was always smiling and a happy, positive and enjoyable person to be around. I will miss him dearly and send Prayers, Hugs and Love to his family. They have known my family, as myself, since childhood. Make Heaven a happy place Greg like you made us happy.
You are Forever in My Heart.
Your friend,
Brenda Kleszczowski Eckert
I was dating Greg during the time his son passed away. A sad time for he and his family. I will remember Greg as a gentleman, hard worker, very thoughtful, and an all around nice guy! My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Sherry Palmer Davis
Woodstock, GA
I was so sad to read of Greg’s passing. He was my cousin but I haven’t seen him since my Grandma’s funeral (Vesta, Aunt Bea’s sister) but he was very nice and I’ll always remember him. My condolences to the family. Joyce (Mohra) Waid.