Gary Dean Hess

February 24, 1940 - October 11, 2018

Gary Hess passed away on 10/11/2018 after a long illness. Gary was born in Redding, CA on February 24, 1940. He graduated from Anderson Union High School and 2 years at Shasta City College. He relocated to WA state and went to work for the US Postal Service in Bellevue, WA; later transferring to Corvallis, OR and retired from the Corvallis Post Office with 30 years’ service as a Letter Carrier. It was a career he loved and was always very proud of being a part of. He loved his home in Blodgett, OR and enjoyed his yard, the wild birds and flowers. He was an accomplished guitar player and enjoyed listening to and playing country music. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and many times with his brother Ralph and Harriet. He visited several countries in Europe, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Morea and the Islands of Hawaii and many of the states over the years. Gary is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lonnette; children, Gregory Hess (Teri) Dallas, OR; Marty Hess CA; Cheryl Boeresma WA; Ray Bailey (Pam) Bend, OR; Patrice Durkin Marble Falls, TX; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Gary is preceded in death by his parents Ralph Hess Sr. & Ruth (Morris) Hess. His sisters, Mildred Lannan and Dorothy Sekel; Brothers Ralph Hess Jr. and Les Dale Hess. The Hess family thanks Evergreen Hospice of Albany, OR for the loving care they gave Gary, keeping him comfortable and making sure we had everything needed to help him through this time in his life.