Richard Phinehas Hess

Our loss is heaven's gain. On August 20, 2016, Richard Phineas Hess graduated to his heavenly home prepared for him.

Richard, the son of Henry C. and Maybelle M. (Hawley) Hess, was born October 30, 1931 in Dodge City, KS. He spent his

early years in NE, KS, MO and OK.

He joined the US Navy in December 1950, was stationed in San Diego, CA, and served on the USS Prairie AD15.

Richard met and married Janet Shirley (Frank) Hess in San Francisco, CA on December 13, 1952.

He made a decision to follow Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at the age of 14, and while in the US Navy dedicated his life to serving as a minister. Following graduation from Western Baptist Bible College in El Cerrito, CA in 1962, Richard pastored churches in Pittsburg, KS, Adrian, MO, Bonner Springs, KS, Newton, KS, Ellsworth, KS, Wichita, KS and Kingman, KS.

Throughout his forty years of ministry, Richard served as a music leader at Christian Summer Camps, traveled as a Singing Evangelist, and later

worked at the Wichita YMCA. He loved singing around the campfire with friends and family while playing his ukulele, banjo and harmonica.

The family's desire and prayer is that Richard's life and love for the Lord continue to influence others to accept Jesus as their personal Savior and

live for Him. They gratefully acknowledge your attendance today and the many kindnesses expressed throughout our time of loss and sorrow.

Richard Hess is survived by his loving wife, Janet (Frank), five children, Rebecca (Dan) Streblow of Colorado, Richard Hess Jr. of Arizona, Ronald (Twila) Hess of Indiana,Sharon (Mark, Deceased) Lobb of Iowa, Randal Hess of California, 19 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and his siblings Wayne Hess, Darlene Stotler, Joyce Berry, Henry Hess Jr. and Patricia Thomas.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, August 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home at 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO. 80910.

Arrangements under the direction of Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home, Colorado Springs, Colorado.