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Bessie L. Gamache VanAtten passed away Monday May 25, 2009, at the River Ridge Care Center at the age of 88.
She was born in Poland, Ohio, on March 11, 1921, to Miles and SeDelia (May) Wakefield. Bessie moved to Twin Falls from Placerville, Calif., nine years ago to be close to family. She enjoyed going to Jackpot, Nev., with friends and play the slot machines. She loved antiques and owned numerous antique stores; she also enjoyed dancing and playing cards and would do either until dawn if anyone could keep up. The family always waited for Christmas each year for her special jelly-filled cookies and animal cakes. Bessie made necklaces or hat pins out of broken dishes, and these were always a hit at all the antique shows where she spent a lot of her time reminiscing the good old days. A few years ago, one might have seen her on TV advertising for a local real estate agent saying, "Where's my Realtor," sitting in her wheelchair with her antique hat and hat pins. Bessie was a member of the Lions club and other local organizations.
She is survived by her two children, daughter, Sunny Pippin; and son, Al Gamache; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Bessie is preceded in death by her husband and three brothers.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park" in Twin Falls.
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