Brian Bessemer, 71, of King City passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City.

Brian was born July 28, 1953, in Valley Forge, PA and grew up in Altoona, PA, with his mother, Evelyn Miller and stepfather Jack Miller.

He graduated from Altoona High School in 1971, and Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in accounting.

Brian worked as a Certified Public Accountant and auditor for several years in Washington D.C before moving to California to work for his father, Dr. Ray Bessemer, at his medical practice. Job changes took him to the Bay Area and then to King City.

In King City, Brian worked for the Southern Monterey County Medical Group as the business office manager from 1989 to 1993. He changed careers and went into sales for a computer systems company for 10 years and then sold insurance for Aflac.

Wherever Brian lived, he always found time to volunteer. He served as Treasurer and President of the Grace Church Council and President of the Pine Meadows Homeowner's Board for many years.

Brian is survived by his wife of 32 years, Janet Bessemer, sons Corey (Cindyann) Glassman of Hayward CA, and Randy (Lisa) Glassman of Appomattox VA, grandchildren James and Audrey Glassman of Corralitos, CA, brothers John and Tom Miller, sisters Jo Marie Vaughn and Gina Detwiler of Altoona PA, brothers Greg (Gwen) Bessemer of Poway, CA, Paul (Yedida) Bessemer of Modesto CA, Chris (Nicolina)Bessemer of San Luis Obispo CA, Leonard (Aida) Bessemer of Los Angeles CA and Ray Bessemer Jr.(Fengshun) of Fremont CA and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

A celebration of Brian's life will be held on June 29, 2025, at noon at Grace Church, 205 Canal St, King City.