Hess Family Genealogy

A compilation of our genealogy and life stories

Archives for November 2011

My Claim to Fame at BYU

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The attached picture is my only claim to fame at BYU.  It was actually about 1/4 of a newspaper page in size.

The story behind it:

I was in an intermediate Racquetball class and my teacher had directed the class to play with our wrong hand to develop cross-body coordination.  My opponent and I were struggling with this when a knock came at the door.  It was a reporter with the Daily Universe (BYU Newspaper) and he said “You guys really look like you know what you are doing, do you mind if I take a few pictures for an article we are doing on fitness for the paper.”  We agreed as long as we could use our regular hands.  He took pictures of both of us serving and mine made the paper.

Aunt Jayne saved a copy and sent it to our Mom & Dad.

Remembrances of Frank Hess

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As I have gone through my records, I have found a few more remembrances of my dad.

I found a note from Vicki Vibbert where she says:

 

From the online Guest book I found:

Guest Book for

Frank Hess

 

April 25, 2007
My heart goes out to Jeanne and Betty. The family has always been one of love and support. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Gordon Burton (Sacramento)

April 24, 2007
Uncle Frank was a kind, sweet man, my mother’s favorite brother growing up (because he was quiet and kind I think). John’s eulogy of his dad and Jane’s reading as well as the stories of the grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors (as well as Aunt Jeanne) allowed us all to see Uncle Frank as a wonderful, well rounded and loving man. It was wonderful to have the entire family gather to send him off. He looked so at peace. I know it is hard on Aunt Jeanne and all the children but I know Uncle Frank is happy gardening someplace.
Brenda Yanni (Hewitt, NJ)

April 22, 2007
A kind neighbor and a very thoughtful man. A man full of spirit and commitment. Each time I look towards his garden my family will always think of Frank’s commitment to growing something beautiful and meaningful!
Mike Lindhorst (Candor, NY)

Josephine Fowler’s Bell Labs ID card

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The attached pictures are of an ID card that my grandmother had when she worked for Bell Labs in New York City.  She went to Tappan Zee High School in Piermont NY but then went to a business school in NYC to finish-up.  This was probably her first job since the date on the back was 10/1/18 and she was only 18 years old.

Bell Labs was the research arm of the Bell Telephone Companies.  What was known as AT&T (American Telephone and Telegraph).  Bell Labs is still a part of AT&T today.  Verizon was a Baby Bell that was broken off in the 1980’s.