David George Hess

Anaconda native David George Hess passed away unexpectedly at his home in Greeley, Colorado on March 31, 2014. Dave, known to his classmates as "Ralf," was born on February 15, 1950, to George and Mary (Beausoleil) Hess. Raised at the family home on West Park, David attended Saint Joseph Elementary School and Anaconda Central High School where he graduated with the class of 1968. Dave attended Montana State University before enlisting in the United States Air Force in July of 1969. Dave proudly served his Country for 26 years before retiring at the rank of SMSgt and starting a new career with Lockheed Martin in Boulder Colorado as a hardware engineer. Dave's military career in radar system repair and satellite communication brought him tours of duty in Texas, Mississippi, Alaska, Montana, California, Colorado and Europe. Dave's dedicated service and his natural leadership abilities earned him the respect of his superiors and co-workers and he was formally recognized for these qualities on many occasions. Dave enjoyed a number of activities and shared his interests with his family and the many friends he made everywhere he went. Dave was a kind and generous leader who gave unselfishly of himself to everyone, especially to his family. Dave was truly devoted to his four-legged companion Abey and he and Abey came to Anaconda often to visit. Dave looked forward to and loved spending time with his high school classmates and friends and he planned to return to Anaconda, the place he always called home, when he retired. Dave is survived by his mother, Mary Hess of Anaconda, His siblings; Susan Hess of Parker Colorado, Sandy (John) Beatty of Aurora, Colorado, Patrick (Denise) Hess of Forest Grove, Oregon, Father Stephen Hess, Los Angeles California and Larry (Lynne Withrow) of Saint Helens, Oregon along with numerous nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his dad, George Hess. David's kind and generous nature touched the hearts of everyone he met. He will be missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 08, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. A memorial service will be planned in Greeley Colorado in the near future. Memorial contributions can be made to the Society of Jesus.

Rosary

APR 8. 9:30 AM (MDT)

Holy Family Catholic Church 217 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Anacoonda, MT 59711

Mass of Christian Burial

APR 8. 10:30 AM (MDT)

Holy Family Catholic Church 217 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Anacoonda, MT 59711