HESS, EVAN MORSE, October 31, 1922 – March 6, 2008

Evan Morse Hess, 84, passed away March 6, 2008 in West Valley City, Utah. He was born October 31, 1922 in Tremonton, Utah, the son of Franklin Wallace and Alice Morse Hess.

He grew up in Fielding, Utah where he attended grade school. He graduated from Bear River High School. He was part owner of the Bear River Farm Supply.

He spent all of his life farming. He really enjoyed playing and singing with the Utah Old Time Fiddlers. He was an active member of the LDS church and held many callings. Serving in the nursery was his favorite calling.

He is survived by six children: Catherine (David) Olson, Midvale, Utah; Curtis (Sue) Hess, Maumee, Ohio; Gwen Alice (Carnell) Godfrey, Sheridan, Montana; Ellen (Kurt) Lehwalder, Salt Lake City, Utah; Steven J. Hess, Brigham City, Utah; Roger (Kathy) Hess, Nephi, Utah; brother, LeMoyne (Sara) Hess, Roy, Utah; and sisters: Bonnie Godfrey, Fielding, and Marlene (Arvid) Anderson, Kearns, Utah. He has 24 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years and grandchildren: Judy Godfrey, Lee Olson, Dominique Hess, Jessica Lehwalder and Michael Lehwalder.

Funeral services will March 15 at the Belmont First Ward, West Fielding. Interment will be in the Plymouth Cemetery.