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for Gordon Hess
May 9, 2011
Barb, Corey and Bruce--
I am so sorry to hear of Gordy's passing. The Hess family is so special in my memory of growning up in the neighborhood. Fun days playing in the "Lower Forty", swimming at your pool, football and baseball games, basketball at the Klangs... it makes me smile to remember how much fun it was growing up with such great friends and families. My heart goes out to all of Hess family. I love you guys!
--Steve Kiesel, Spokane
May 8, 2011
Barb and family I was saddened to hear of Gordy's passing. He will be remembered fondily. He was one of my favorite people on McKinley Hill. My love to Bruce and Corey.
Lee Kiesel
Ray & Jerry potts
April 30, 2011
even though we haven't lived in Tacoma for years, our thoughts are with you and your family Barbara. Ray especially has wonderful memories of hanging out with Gordy up on Mckinley. Ray & Jerry Potts
Lynnette Creamer Turner
April 29, 2011
Gordy was always one of my favorite cousins and I most remember him as a teen-ager. He was a companion and friend to my Uncle Arleigh (aka "Buster"). Even though I was younger than he, Gordy was always friendly and full of fun. My dad used to get his hair cut and keep up with the family news from him. Although I hadn't seen Gordy for a very long time I do remember him with sincere fondness. Especially one time as a youngster when he and Buster taught me how to light fire crackers at Ohop Lake and they became heroes to me!
Linda Weatherby-Walker
April 29, 2011
Just wanted to say growing up on 62nd and Mckinley passing the barbershop going to Tomboys, Mr. Hess always had a smile and a wave. Bruce I will be praying for you and your family through this difficult time. God comfort you all.
Shannon Green (Berry)
April 28, 2011
I've been blessed with your crazy duck talk, your "sink or swim" method of swimming lessons and many, many heartfelt and fond memories. Rest in peace Uncle Gordy, you will always have a special place in my heart. xoxo
Kevin Klang
April 27, 2011
Having grown up next door to the Hess family,i am deeply saddened by Gordy's passing. A cool guy who treated me like i was his friend even though i was a kid. Many fond memories!
Terry Prideaux
April 27, 2011
Hi Mrs. Hess. (I may be grown up, but i still must to call you Mrs. Hess, Teach.) I can speak for the entire Prideaux family, that we will all miss Gordy. He cut my hair several times when i was a kid, and how he and my father would chat with each other during the cut. He will be missed from all the kids on the eastside, and many of them had the honor of having you as their teacher.
Jodie Berry
April 27, 2011
To the family... may you find comfort in know that he is at peace...I will miss Uncle Gordy very much, but his memories will live forever.
anita cavar
April 27, 2011
we will miss you a lot and never for get you/ you will always be in are hearts love you
Anita cavar Vanessa and kolby
cheryl Hess
April 27, 2011
I will miss you very much Gordy love you very much and for ever
love wife Cheryl and stepson gene and stepdaughter Kathy .
April 27, 2011
Barb and family:
So sorry to hear about your loss. Gordy was a friend of my youth and I remember him fondly. May happy memories comfort you.
Sarah Sandvold
Nancy Jones Foote
April 27, 2011
Barb. Corey, Bruce and families, I am so sorry to read of Gordy's passing. I have so many fond memories of time with you all. You were like a second family to me. My thoughts, prayers, love, and sympathy are with you all at this sad time.
Bill & Chris Alred
April 27, 2011
Rest in Peace Gordy. Our sympathies to Gordy's family.
Dianne
April 27, 2011
I remember Gordy before he married Barb.
He grew up with my brother on McKinley Hill.
Your right he is one of a kind.
My best wishes to the family.
Johnny West's sister
Dianne Estell
Tammy Baughn
April 27, 2011
My parents Dick and Margie(Kiesel) Baughn were friends with Gordy and Barb when I was young. I remember very fondly spending summers around the Hess house when my grandmother Jennie Kiesel Hubman lived down the street. Fireworks, picnics and parties were always fun and exciting. Riding bikes with all the boys and playing pranks on the neighbors. Such wonderful days. I will never forget calling Gordy the 'Kissing Bandit". Our hearts are heavy today. May God be with you all and give you peace and strength as the days pass.
Tammy Baughn
Margie Baughn
Tina Gendron
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