Gary G Hess

Gary G. Hess passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. He was born on September 15, 1941, in Ogden to Grant and Alta Lott Hess. He attended Ogden High School, Weber State College and served honorably in the United States Air Force. On September 11, 1963, he married LaMae Ricks in Elko, Nevada. He worked at GSL as a pond controller and was a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad retiring in 1997. He enjoyed riding horses, raising cattle, fishing, hunting, and all things Western. Gary is survived by his wife, LaMae Hess; three children, Lori (Paul) Morris, Brandon (Jacquie) Hess, Wesley Hess; and four grandchildren, Kaylei Morris, Brock Hess, Gage Hess, and Nicholas Hess. Also surviving are his father-in-law, Grant Ricks and uncle, Milt Stenquist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grant and Alta Hess and mother-in-law, Wanda Ricks. A private family memorial was held on Tuesday, November 16, 2010.