Burton Chipman Bezanson

May 16, 1942 - November 30, 2020

Burton Chipman Bezanson, also known as "Chips", passed away on November 30th, 2020 in Grass Valley, California at the age of 78 due to Covid19. Chips was born to Stan and Evelyn Bezanson on May 16th, 1942 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Known for his funny and witty sense of humor, he was the most stubborn man you would have ever met. For most of this life, Chips drifted from job to job across the country, from the Circus to the Oil Field. In the last years of his life he lived in tent in Downieville California, panning for gold. If he had $60 in his pocket he would tip a waitress $50 for coffee and a donut. Eight years ago, Chips got to meet his daughter for the first time in 35 years. You could always catch Chips reading the newspaper and People Magazine. He loved gold panning, conversations and making people laugh and smile, and enjoyed anyone with a story to tell. In his presence, you realized that to sit on a bench in the sun watching the world rush by is enough to be content. He was always excited, every single day, for the phone to ring knowing it would be his daughter calling to say her hellos and check in. Chips is survived by his daughter Tammy Sue Cookston of Newcastle, Wyoming, and his grandchildren that he adored; Elijah and Harley Cookston of Gordon Nebraska, and Dayson and Nova Cookston of Newcastle, Wyoming. Nova was his pride and joy. He is also survived by his brother Don Bezanson of Northfield, Minnesota, and several nieces and nephews. Chips was preceded in death by his parents Stan and Evelyn and his brother Steven. Cards may be sent to Tammy Cookston PO Box 414 Newcastle Wyoming 82701. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Grass Valley Hospitality House or mailed to Tammy Cookston PO Box 414 Newcastle Wyoming 82701 to start his grandchildren a college fund in his memory. Arrangements were made by Chapel of the Angels Mortuary & Crematory