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The Maestro - an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music
Lon (Buzz) M. Bezile passed away on February 9, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Phoenix, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lon was born in Traverse City, Michigan to Harold and June (Spangler) Bezile on August 25, 1956, where he grew up and lived until 1981 when he moved to Arizona with his wife and children. Buzz, as he was known to his friends, was employed with Revlon for many years and has worked for Coca Cola as a distribution supervisor for the past four years. As a music lover he played guitar and bass, and was a vocalist with several bands in the the area. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Jacob. Lon will be remembered for his love of life and family and his big heart. He had many friends and was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother June Bezile of Traverse City, MI, children Christopher Bezile, Lindsay (Jake) Bezile-Harden, and his grandson Jacob Harden all of Phoenix, sister Virginia "Ginger" Taylor of Traverse City, MI, brother Dennis (Rachel) Bezile of Elk Rapids, MI, his ex-wife, good friend, and caregiver Linda (Jim) Hafner of Phoenix, niece Erin O'Brien of Phoenix, and nephew Chad Taylor of Vancouver, WA. Lon was preceded in death by his father Harold Bezile, paternal grandparents Harry and Dora Bezile, and maternal grandparents Alyce and Warren Thomas. A memorial service will be held February 13, 2007 at 4:00 PM at the Heritage Funeral Chapel - 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd in Peoria, AZ. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society in Lon's name.
Published in The Arizona Republic on 2/13/2007.
