Bessert, Jason C.

Jason C. Bessert, 24, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

A loving son, father, brother and friend, Jason will be remembered for his warm smile and friendly, outgoing nature.

Jason is survived by his parents, Ronald and Judy Bessert of Cedar Rapids; two brothers, Jeff Bessert and fiancee Tara Janey of Atkins and Paul Bessert of Atkins; and numerous loving uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Jason was born Sept. 30, 1988, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ronald and Judy (Mauter) Bessert. He graduated from Prairie High School in 2006. He loved life and enjoyed sports. Jason was an avid Bears and Cubs fan. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 217 in Atkins. Jason worked with the family business, B and B Drywall, with his brothers Jeff and Paul. For those who had the privilege of knowing Jason they knew him to be a fun, energetic, passionate and charismatic person who truly had a heart of gold. But Jason's true passion was all the great times spent with his friends and family; especially his beloved daughter Hailey.

He was preceded in death by his beautiful daughter, Hailey Bessert; and significant other, Valerie Schneiders.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family.

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Published in The Gazette Aug. 13, 2013.