Helen Marie Hess of Portland, Oregon passed away February 14, 2012. She was born September 2, 1914 in Portland, OR to Elias and Marie Bauman. Helen spent her earlier years in Portland, and then lived in Boring and Gresham, OR.
Helen attended Kennedy Elementary, and graduated from Grant High School. In 1942, she married Calvin Hess. They were married for 56 years until Calvin’s death in 1998. Together they had three children. Helen worked as a sales associate for Hick’s Department Store in Gresham, Oregon for many years. She was a founding member of Good Shepherd Community Church, and the land that the church was built on was the family property. She remained an active member, taking part in Prime Movers, Women’s Ministry, and choir. Helen loved to sing, and had an amazing voice, still singing hymns at her 90th birthday, and was a member of the singing group Crescendo Club. Helen also enjoyed sewing and crafts.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin; and son Samuel. She is survived by her daughters, Sally Van Beek and Susan Huseonica; grandchildren Matt Hegge, Wendy Vail, Brandon Birdwell, Ashley Grau, Shervin Hess; and great-grandchildren Savannah Hegge, Nicholette Hegge, Maxwell Hegge, Kayleen Vail, Emelia Vail, Sam Hess, and Jackson Grau.
A memorial service will be held for Helen at Good Shepherd Community Church on Wednesday February 22, 2012 at 4:00PM. She will be laid to rest privately at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Eternal Perspective Ministries.
Arrangements under the direction of Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, Gresham, OR.
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