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Kathleen Nancy Hess
07/11/1927 — 06/06/2011
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Alma, MI
Kathleen Nancy Hess
KATHLEEN "KAY" N. HESS
Kathleen "Kay" Nancy Hess died June 6, 2011 at Richland Life Care Center at 83 years, 11 month of age. She was born July 11, 1927 in Alma, Michigan to Howard and Kate Colbry Berry, the sixth of seven children.
Kay married Jack W. Hess on October 22, 1949 in Angola, Indiana. She was a loving wife and mother to their five children. Kay spent her early married life in Detroit, Michigan.
Kay and Jack moved to Richland from Detroit in January, 1971. Kay was actively involved in Allied Arts as President and was also active in the Garden Genies Garden Club and two antique clubs over many years. She was also an antique dealer with a space known as Kay's Corner in Ragtime Antiques, and in other antique malls.
Kay is survived by Jack, her husband for more than 61 years; their five children: Jeri Randle of Finley, WA; Brian Hess of Las Vegas, NV; Diane Tim Homola of Battle Ground, WA; Steve Mary Hess of Maple Valley, WA; and Robert Hess of Richland; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, and her sister Beverly Lewie Bennett of Carson City, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, Marcile Barnes and Evelyn Wheelock; 3 brothers, Carlyle Bud, Howard Jr. and Russell Berry; and great grandson, Joshua Homola.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 10, 2011 at Einan's Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Visitation will be from 12p.m. to 2p.m. on the day of the funeral.
The family gives special thanks and recognition to Richland Life Care Center for the loving caretaking Kay received there during her last year and a half.
Memorial contributions may be made to Richland Life Care Activities Dept., 44 Goethals, Richland, WA 99352.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the loss of such a wonderful person as Kay was. The time I spent in her home with Diane during our school years and later on just visiting was wonderful. I always felt welcome and comfortable. I also remember spending time with Kay and Diane at the craft fairs. It was a special time for me. My deepest sympathy to you all. I will see you tomorrow.
My condolences to the family of Kathleen in her passing. I have many good memories of spending time at the Hess home when Diane and I were in Jr. High and High School together. I also enjoyed seeing Kathleen at yard sales over the years and catching up with the family news. My prayers are with you.
My condolences to Jack and the extended family on Kay’s passing. Kay was a fun and gracious lady who taught me so much about rhinestone jewelry, and enticed me with vintage pieces over the years. Sparkle on, in your next journey, Kay. I will miss you.
just a random passing and don’t know why, but something compelled me to stop and say “God Bless you” Your in thoughts and prayers. Love you.
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Kathleen Nancy Hess