Todd David Besser

On January 14th, Todd David Besser passed away at the age of 45 following a brief, and courageous, battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Simmone Besser, three children: Katherine, David, and Addison Besser; three step-children: Chanley, Brandon, and Grace Dollgener; his prized step granddaughter, Luna Layton; his loving father and mother, David and Susan Besser; his sister and brother-in-law, Sara and Beau Blackard; nephew, Grant Blackard; uncles: Stephen Hannah and wife, Emily, and John (Jan) Hannah and wife, Jan; aunt, Donna Paarlberg; cousins: Zach, Bryan and Kristen as well as other extended family and many friends. Todd is preceded in death by his beloved grandparents. Todd was born on October 11, 1977 in Merrillville, Indiana to David and Susan Besser. He grew up in Garland, TX and is a 1996 graduate of North Garland High School. Todd attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, after being awarded scholarships for football and baseball, both of which he played during his collegiate years. He graduated with a Bachelors in Administration of Justice and, a few years later, his three children were born, each of whom lit up Todd’s life. During his career, he spent most of his professional life in lumber sales and management with his most recent employment with Richardson Timbers. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching many sports games (especially the Cubs), hustling a game of pool, rocking out to classic rock, or working on mastering his skills on the grill. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and be supportive of those who meant the most to him. On March 11, 2019, Todd was reminded what it was like to truly fall in love again. He met Simmone at Scoreboards where they exchanged many late-night conversations and grew deeper in love. On March 11, 2020, Todd and Simmone joined their families in the union of marriage on a beach in Destin, Florida. Together, they rediscovered a relationship with God in a way they had not in years. They also spent a lot of time with friends and family, but most importantly enjoying each other’s company. He had the privilege of experiencing that love and fully embracing it for over two and a half years. Todd Besser was a man of integrity and honor. He lived hard, played hard, laughed hard, and most importantly, loved hard. With the revival of his relationship with Christ, he has asked to not have a funeral to remember his death, but instead, for all who knew him to come together in a celebration of the life he lived, realizing that he is no longer in pain, and is now in a much better place at peace. Todd’s celebration of life, or “party” as he called it in the end, will take place on January 28th, 2023 at Rockwall Tavern, 2410 S. Goliad St., Rockwall, Texas, 75032, from 3pm to 5pm. We ask that you come prepared with funny, uplifting, and happy memories of Todd to share and honor the life he lived.

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Todd David Besser

October 11, 1977 - January 14, 2023