Jared Hess Obituary

Jared Hess
Jared Hess of Philadelphia died January 25, 2008, two days before his 30th birthday, of complications from acute myelogenous leukemia. Jared was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 27 during the famous blizzard of 1978. He attended Walnut Hills High School through his junior year and played varsity basketball. In his final year, he attended Winton Woods High School, in the school district where his father taught music. For a week each summer, he went to music camp at Camp Friedenswald in southern Michigan, where he later joined the camps summer staff. He played on the Cincinnati traveling A.A.U. team and chose to play N.C.A.A. Division I basketball at Lehigh University. He captained the team for three years and was profiled in the book by John Feinstein. In his four years at Lehigh, Jared scored 1,130 points. In Philadelphia, he was an active member of Oxford Circle Mennonite Church and a person of living faith. Survivors: Wife, Anne; sons, Caleb, 2, and Noah four months; parents, Hal Hess and Christine Schumacher of Cincinnati; sister, Alison Schumacher and her husband Sam Carpenter of Indianapolis, Ind. Services: A memorial service will be held in Philadelphia. A second memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 16, in Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church, 6312 Kennedy Ave., Cincinnati. Contributions: As a tribute to Jared, contributions may be made in his memory to Camp Friedenswald, 15406 Watercress Dr., Cassopolis, MI 49031 and CaringBridge: www.caringbridge.org.

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Published by Morning Call on Jan. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jared Hess

8 Entries

Yasa

August 4, 2025

I apologize to the Hess family for the delay of my deepest condolences and symapathy to the family. I ran into a childhood friend from North Avondale and he had advised me of the passing of Jared. We all attended North Avondale Montessori. I am deeply saddend to hear of this so many years later. May God continue to bless the family forever and stay encouraged-
God Bless -

Chester & Ginger Concerned parents

January 31, 2008

We are sorry for your loss of your husband, best friend, father... We hope the following poems will help to ease your pain:
"Life is but a stopping place
A pause in what's to be
A resting place along the road
To sweet eternity
We all have different journeys
Different paths along the way
We all were meant to learn somethings
But never meant to stay
Our destination is a place
Far greater than we know
For some the journey's quicker
For some the journey's slow
And when the journey finally ends
We’ll claim a great reward
And find an everlasting peace
Together with the Lord."
AND
"The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly,in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again."

gail gillespie

January 31, 2008

Dear Hess Family....

We did not know Jared personally, but did watch him for 4 years at Lehigh on the basketball team. He was a very good athlete and singer. We did see him sing with his father and uncle. We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Gerald and Gail Gillespie

Bridget Eripret

January 29, 2008

Jared was a beautiful person. He touched so many of us at Lehigh with his good humor and hard work. He was mature beyond his years and admired by many. Anne, I offer you my deepest sympathy and prayers to sustain you and your families in your loss.
(WBB asst coach)

Shenna Hersch

January 29, 2008

To the family & freinds of Jared, especially the children who will never know him,
I do not know you nor Jared however I would like to send my condolences to his wife, children, & family. It is a tragedy when anybody passes but especially when it is far too soon. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Please know Jared will forever be watching & waiting for you in the heavens. I hope the words below may bring some comfort to the stormy days, months, & years ahead. God Bless. Shenna Hersch
Blessings

God blesses us each with so many things
And sometimes that blessing is a child.
He chooses a special angel, picked just for you
And loans them to you for awhile.
From the time they arrive
They hold your heart in their hands
And add countless precious moments to your life
And each night we bow down and ask the good Lord above
To protect them and keep them from strife.
For this oh so precious gift,
God doesn't ask a large fee.
“Just love and care for them,
and teach them of Me”.
So we do what we can,
We work hard and we pray
And watch them blossom and grow
With each passing day.
Not one of us knows how long they'll be here
Or when God will call for his loan,
And take that special angel, picked just for you
Back to his glorious home.
But he made us a promise and I have no doubt,
He will carry you through this great sorrow.
Because when it's your time, he'll be first to greet you
And you'll be blessed with an eternity of tomorrows.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Scott Beard

January 29, 2008

Dear Anne,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember when you and Jared were students at Lehigh. You would spend some of your Sunday mornings with us at Quakertown Church of the Brethren. Bill Odor and I were just talking about Jared, and recalling that we had no idea that he was quite the basketball star. He always just seemed like a humble college student, and that perhaps says more about his character, than any sports page ever could.
I grieve with you over this tremendous loss, and I pray that God gives you the strength and courage to get through this.
Love & Peace,
Scott Beard, formerly of Quakertown

Christopher Hess

January 29, 2008

I felt compelled to visit this memorial beacuse of the relationship of our name. I can only imagine what Jared experienced in his short life. I know that this is a time of great sorry for family and friends, but know that our Lord has broken the chains of sickness that has bound him to this world and has now called him home to be with him. He now lives and rejoices in the glory of our risen Lord. May he rest in the arms of the angels...

Mary Ann

January 29, 2008

May God's love and peace comfort you during this difficult time.

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