John Hesson

John E. Hesson, 74, died at his Denver, CO home August 30, 2012 surrounded by loving friends. An only child, he was born an Irish Catholic in Philadelphia, PA. August 25, 1938, and grew up attending local schools on the other side of the Delaware River in New Jersey. Later he earned higher degrees in organizational and industrial psychology and received his B.S. and M.A. from Temple University in Philadelphia and his Ph.D. from American University in the nation's capital. He served his country in the United States Army from 1964-1967 and was honorably discharged. Dr. Hesson launched his academic career in Philadelphia where he taught Psychology at St. Joseph's University. In 1976 he was invited to join the psychology faculty at Metropolitan State University, Denver and retired as a full professor in 2004. He cared for students and loved people. Throughout his life, Dr. Hesson maintained an active interest in politics and the affairs of his community. In the 1980's he was an active member of the Denver Press Club. Memorial Service will be held September 10, 2012 at Ft. Logan Cemetery at 3:15 pm. The Wake will follow at 4:30 pm at Nallen's Irish Pub, 1429 Market St., Denver CO.