Ronald J Hess *
Ronald J. Hess passed away peacefully May 13, 2021, fittingly on his beloved mother's birthday. He was 88 years old and was blessed in his later years to be surrounded by family.Ron was born December 22, 1932 to Orlin and Myrle Hess in Malad, Idaho. At a young age, his family moved to Long Beach, California, where he attended Wilson High School.He was drafted in the Army in December of 1952 and completed basic training at Fort Ord. He served in the Korean war until November 1954 as a field radio mechanic in the 3rd Battalion 5th Infantry Division. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal.He began his plumbing apprenticeship at the age of 16. He worked for 65 years in Plumbing & Construction, most of the time he was with UA Local 582 Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union in Orange County, CA. He was dedicated to this trade. His work ethic was outstanding and he helped to build communities by completing work on high rise buildings, homes, schools, churches and army barracks.On May 12, 1984, he married Arleen Florence Harvey, and they spent their first years of marriage in California, and in 1988 moved to Utah. After his retirement he used the free time to become an outstanding bowler. He shared his talents with the kids he coached at All Star Lanes in West Jordan. He loved bowling! He made many cherished friends while being involved in a variety of leagues and tournaments.He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in various callings and was passionate about indexing names for temple work. He was a dedicated priesthood holder and many members benefited from his committed service.In his later years, he loved attending all his grandchildren and great-grandchildrens games, concerts and parties. He never turned down a dessert, a good western or watching any sporting event, especially football or college basketball and reading a good book.He is preceded in death by his parents Orlin and Myrle Hess; brothers Daniel Kyle Hess and Wesley Orlin Hess; and daughter Cheryl Suzanne Hess. He is survived by his loving wife Arleen Hess, brother Terryl Evans Hess and children James Ronald Hess, Randall J. Hess and Stacy Cook (John) Mrozowsk and stepson Kent Brown (Carole). He will be greatly missed by his 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He is loved and will be missed by all of Arleen's extended family.Funeral services will be held Friday, May 21st at 1pm at The Welby 4th Ward building: 9376 South 4000 West, West, Jordan Utah. A family viewing will be held preceding the funeral from 12- 12:45pm. Public viewing will be held Thursday, May 20th 6 to 8 pm at Jenkins Soffe-Funeral Home: 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10400 South) South Jordan, Utah.Interment at Utah Veteran's Cemetery & Memorial Park: 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah, with military honors.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to:https://gofundme.com/f/ronald-hess-funeral