The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., December 1, 1988, page 12

NOLAN FRANCIS BIESANZ

     Nolan Francis Biesanz of Portland died of cancer Nov. 16 in a Portland hospital. He was 76.
     Born Oct. 27, 1912 in White Salmon, he grew up at BZ Corners, and moved to Portland in 1938.
     He was a mechanic for Cascade Corporation in Sandy, Ore. for 30 years and retired in 1986.
     Mr. Biesanz is survived by his wife Florence V., at home in Portland; two brothers, Merle of White Salmon and Wayman of Carson; a sister, Florence Bartholomew of Dallesport; a daughter Carol Biesanz Pollard of Seattle; a stepdaughter, Gayle V. Rue, and a stepson, James Read, both of Portland; and six grandchildren.
     Memorial services were held Nov. 29 at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Portland, followed by a private burial at Trout Lake Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the first Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Providence Medical Center Hospice Fund - Providence Hospital Medical Foundation.

The Oregonian, Portland, OR., November 26, 1988, page D5

FUNERAL NOTICES

BIESANZ - Nolan F.; beloved husband of Florence V. Biesanz; father of Carol Biesanz Pollard, step-father of Gayle Rue and James Read; 4 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren; brother of Florence Bartholomeau, Waymand and Merle Biesanz. Memorial services Tuesday, Nov. 29, 11 am at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1816 NW Irving. Contributions, in his memory, may be made to his church, or Providence Hospice Center, c/o Providence Medical Foundation. Private interment Trout Lake, WA., THE GATEWAY LITTLE CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES, Directors.

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