Lemoyne King Hess Obituary (1925 - 2011)

LeMoyne King Hess ROY - LeMoyne King Hess, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011, at the age of 85. He was born on July 22, 1925, in Garland, Utah, a son of Franklin Wallace and Alice Morse Hess. On May 17, 1949, he married Sara Faye Hulse in the Logan LDS Temple. They spent 61 beautiful years together. He faithfully served his country in the Navy, during WWII, and continued to serve as District Chaplin in the DAV. He was a member of the DAV Honor Guard for years and loved providing Military Honors. LeMoyne was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, currently a High Priest in the Roy 3rd Ward. He had held numerous positions during his life including Assistant Ward Clerk, and Bishopric member and Mutual Superintendant in the Roy 1st Ward, and a faithful Home Teacher. He loved horses, and was a member of the USWRCA and was a timer for their events. He also was on the HAFB Rodeo Committee, and was a member of the Ogden Pioneer Days Horse Endurance Races with the rodeo. LeMoyne was the Drill Master for the Boots and Saddles Women's Riding Club. He was also the leader of the North Davis County Jr. Posse. He enjoyed pheasant and deer hunting, trail riding in the mountains, and enjoyed being around people. He was a people person, he never met a stranger, and he was always willing to help anyone in need. LeMoyne also worked with the PTA and was District President. He is survived by his wife Sara Faye, daughter, Vera Ann (Scott) Giles, Mesa, Arizona, and son, Verl Wayne Hess, Roy, 8 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Bonnie Ruth Godfrey, Fielding, and Marlene (Arvid) Anderson, Kearns. LeMoyne was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The family would like to give a special thanks to Vista Care Hospice especially; Cynthia, Bridget, Phil, Amber, Cherri, Brandi, Marilyn and Dr. Mansfield, for all the loving care given to LeMoyne. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. Friends and family may call on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and on Wednesday from 9:40 - 10:40 a.m., prior to services. Interment in the Roy City Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 May 3, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeteryRoy City Cemetery 5200 South 2300 West Roy, UT 84067 May 4, 2011 11:00 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 May 4, 2011 11:00 AM