1928 ~ 2004
MESQUITE, NEVADA - <! > Evelyn Fuller Hess, age 75, died Saturday, May 15, 2004 of natural causes at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George.
She was born October 6, 1928 in Ogden, Utah, to George M. and Alida VanWorkeom Fuller. She married A. Ray Hess, of Ogden, Utah, and they reared three children, Lynda Hess, of Mesquite, Nevada; Marcia Hess Bushnell-Antill, of Olympia, Washington; and Michael Ray Hess (deceased).
Evelyn attended schools in Ogden Valley and also attended Weber High School in Ogden, Utah. Evelyn and Ray were married for 46 years and spent 25 years together in Arvada, Colorado, where they were dedicated parents to their three children. They also resided in Eden, Utah, where they made many new friends and where most of their relatives resided.
An accomplished pianist, Evelyn donated her talent at local functions. She was a beautiful cake maker and decorated cakes for special occasions. Evelyn loved a large yard and raised many flowers. Holidays were a real delight to her and she made each holiday magical. She loved decorating her home for those special times. Evelyn was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and held many positions over the years. She was also an active member of the Clark County Chapter of the Mesquite Daughters of
Pioneers.
Surviving family include her two daughters, Lynda and Marcia; five grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children; sister, Betty (Carl) Lund, of Tucson, AZ; brothers, Mark A. (Lee Ann) Fuller, of South Ogden, UT; and Lloyd (Judy) Fuller, of Marriott, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Ray Hess; one sister, Beverly Beth Fuller; two brothers, Glen E. Fuller and Jack C. Fuller, who lost his life in the Philippines Islands during World War II; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. (Nevada Time) at the Mesquite Stake Center, 121 N. Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, NV. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., prior to services, at the Stake Center.
Funeral services will also be held Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Lindquist Mortuary North Ogden, 2140 N. 400 E. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to services, at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Eden, Utah. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff , St. George, UT 84770, (435) 673-2454.
Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove.