Beven Whittaker Betenson , 84, of Fresno, California, passed away July 1, 2012 in Fresno, California . He was born August 18, 1927, in Circleville, Utah to Nellie Whittaker and Glen Betenson, a dearly loved brother to his only sibling, Druce. He had a wonderful childhood, enjoying the small town Utah life of the 30’s and 40’s. At age 18, right after graduation from Piute High, he enlisted in the Navy and endured much seasickness on the high seas while stationed on the USS Bushnell. Upon his return, he enrolled at the University of Utah, graduated in Business, started a long career with Equitable Life Insurance, eloped with LaJuana Riddle of Antimony, (later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple) and started a family: Julie Enslin(Kyle), Jan Burns, and Matthew(Britt). LaJuana died March 15, 1972. Beven married Pauline Barfuss May 22, 1976. She died May 21, 1990. Beven married Millie Barnett, April 8, 1995. They had 17 happy years together, dancing 2 or 3 times a week until recently, walking and playing cards, with Bev the victor almost always. Beven is survived by his wife, children, son-in-law, Jack Burns, 8 grand children, 4 great –grand children, many step children and step grand children. Special thanks to Millie and step daughter Karen Barnett for the tender loving care given during the good times as well as the hard times at the end of his life. Predeceased by his parents, sister, two wives and two great-grand daughters. Beven was a remarkable man who loved his family in his own quiet way and was there for us without reserve. He will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be held at the Circleville 2nd Ward, Circleville, Utah, Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., where friends may call to visit with the family on Saturday after 10:00 a.m.. Burial will be in the Circleville Cemetery with military rites by the V.F.W. Piute Post #7561.
