Gordon Wendell Hess

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

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

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

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...

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.

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

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!

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.

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.