John F. Hess

On October 12, 2023 at the age of 91 John Franklin Hess went on a final fishing trip in the Heavens. Born in Roseburg, Oregon on May 11, 1932 to John Dell and Christina "Gertrude" Lander Hess. John spent all his school years in Roseburg, Oregon and graduated from Roseburg High. Worked in the area all his life. Surveying for the county and retiring from P&M Cedar. He loved fishing, hunting, woodworking and hanging out with his buddies at The Creekside Caf� in Sutherlin. Thanks girls, for keeping his cup full and all the smiles. John is survived by his sister Lois Hess-Bruce in Johnson City, Texas. He was married three times and had 5 children. Vicky Weston and partner Don Clester, Andy [Melissa Hess], Mike [Janice Hess], Karrie[ Larry Tucker], Kim [Dan Hammil]. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Nephew Rick and niece Nancy Mays, who are like a son and daughter. Their children and grandchildren were loved like all the rest of them. Rick and Nancy took special care of him the last 10 months of his life. His very good friend Sharron Barbee in New Braunfels, Texas will also miss him deeply. Special thanks to Mercy Hospice staff. The women and men were wonderful with him. His Angels on earth. Bye daddy, we will miss you.