BORN
1955
DIED
2020
Sandra Hess Obituary
FRESNO, OH - We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dearest Sandra ‘Osage’ Hess, 65, who died at home in Athens, Ohio on Saturday, September 26, 2020 surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with cancer. San was born on January 19, 1955 to the late William and Clare Hess in Columbus, Ohio. She leaves behind children Alverna Hess, Woodser (fiancé Kimberly Castor) Rouse, Elson (Angela) Rouse and Arly Rouse; beloved siblings Mark (Anne Filbert) Hess and sister Patricia (James) Hunt; step-mother Marjorie Hess; a darling granddaughter, Amelia (age 10 months); and many loving extended family and friends. San’s many passions included the joy of midwifery, gardening, raising her cherished Nigerian Dwarf goats, cooking, and supporting a multitude of church ministries. Over the past four decades she was an advocate, ally and friend to so many in the midwifery community. San’s fierce, selfless love & warm presence will be missed by all who knew & loved her. A Celebration of Life gathering lead by Pastor Neal Dearyan will be held at Chili Crossroads Bible Church, 29445 County Road 10, Fresno, OH 43824 on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 12 o’clock. In lieu of flowers or gifts, those who wish may make donations in San’s name to either Mount Carmel Hospice in Columbus, Ohio or FairHope Hospice in Lancaster, Ohio. Arrangements are entrusted to Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home where friends and family may sign the online guestbook or leave a message of sympathy at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.
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Kelly Specht
May 10, 2021
To your family, I am so sorry for your loss. I never met San, but I heard great things about her through Elson. She sounds like an incredible woman. It is amazing that she travelled the country on horseback, and lived in a tipi. One year, I was having really bad allergies to the pollen in Athens. She told Elson that I should buy some local honey, and it worked! I still buy it every year.
David & Heidi Ryder
March 13, 2021
Sandra has been a dear friend to us for many years. She was involved with each of our children's birth. The first night we met, she told us we were kindred spirits. The years proved this true. We are so grateful to have known her. We are so grateful for the all-night visits, and conversations into the early morning hours. We're so grateful to know her story, and to have had her in our lives. Such an amazing person. The Father has called her home, and we will miss her until eternity embraces us as it has Sandra.
Danielle Bergum
October 11, 2020
The first time I spoke to San I was just a few weeks postpartum with my second child. She was inquiring about some graphics work for a midwifery ad she wanted to place. We chatted for a few hours about all things birth and midwifery like we had known each other all our lives - a gentle soul that is quite unforgettable. I continued to hear about her joy and passion for midwifery within our community and was connected with her through herbal conversations and as she cared for some of my birth class clients as their midwife. She will be dearly missed by so many of the lives she touched. I feel so blessed that our paths crossed and will never forget her sweet personality.
Debbie Madison
October 10, 2020
Sandra was an amazing midwife for my daughter, and through her Sandra and I became dear friends. She was a most caring, sweet and wise woman, and I will miss her tremendously.
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Rachel Montgomery
October 9, 2020
Sandra was a giving, loving person. We spent time together with mothers, children and goats. Sandra shared a lot of wisdom with me. She was gentle, kind hearted, caring about and with each human and animal she came intact with. I really miss my co-teacher of Cubbies. She would do what ever task was required. Many people miss her massages. She loosened many tight ligaments, muscles and tendons for many people including my Fred and I. It was like she had a healing touch when she found that 'spot'. Thanks Sandra for all of your love to all of us and all of your sacrifices for each of us. See you later my friend. You are not lost, you are now Home and we will catch up with you one day. Hugs to your family and friends who are missing your physical presence.
Marlene Waechter
October 9, 2020
May the love of family & friends carry you through your grieving. There is a gaping hole in my heart. Each person is unique, specially created by God to fullfill a certain purpose. No one else will ever take San's unique place in the universe, yet I know the hole will gradually fill in, getting smaller all the time, as more saints come into my life, to fill the gap; till we meet again.
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