Obituary of Henry Clarence Hess, Jr.

Henry C. Hess of Cascade, Colorado, passed away on August 24, 2022 at his home in Cascade.� He was born in Eskridge, Kansas on September 28, 1943 to Henry C. and Maybelle Hess.� He attended Pittsburg High School and graduated from Liberal High School in Liberal, Missouri in 1961.�He joined the Air Force in 1961. Henry spent 3 years in the 605th Air Commando Squadron Special Forces in Panama.�He was stationed at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base in 1971.�Henry attended Pittsburg State University for 2 years and was a member of the Kansas National Guard.�His career was in circuit board electronics and he owned his business, Hess Board Repair until retirement. Henry was active in several clubs and organizations and a member of El Paso County Republican Strategy Forum.��He was preceded in death by his parents; and two older brothers, Richard and Wayne Hess.� He is survived by his wife, Mary of Cascade, Colorado; and his children, Gaylan Hess, Lanaee Brooks, and Kyra Tooke of Texas, Tom Hess of South Carolina, and Elizabeth Canright of Colorado Springs, Colorado.� He is also survived by eleven grandchildren; multiple nieces and nephews; and three sisters, Sharon Joyce Berry of Olathe, Kansas, Darlene Stotler of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Patricia Thomas of Oronogo, Missouri.��Memorial contributions may be made to the Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, 8015 Severy Avenue, Cascade, Colorado 80809.� The family wishes to extend their gratitude to both the Cascade and Green Mountain Volunteer Fire Departments as well as to Pikes Peak Hospice.��Visitation, 11:00AM-12:00PM, Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Funeral Service immediately following, 12:00PM, Tuesday, September 13, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115, East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Graveside Service, 2:00PM, Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925. Events Visitation Tuesday, September 13, 2022 11:00AM - 12:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Funeral Service Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:00PM - 1:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Graveside Tuesday, September 13, 2022 2:00PM Pikes Peak National Cemetery 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925 Phone: 202-632-8035