Dear Bess Family,

I am saddened to hear of Jackie's passing. I knew Jackie & Claudie when we were teenagers. She had the sweetness of a saint and the serene beauty of an angel even then.  My former husband, Walt Morland and Claudie were best friends and they knew how to stir up trouble:) I lost touch with them but was reunited back in the 80's or 90's.  My son, Scott, had become friends with Claudie through Billy and one of his daughters. When I walked into their house Claudie cried when he saw me. Seeing that big ole guy with tears streaming down his face as we embraced.  Very touching and memorable. Jackie greeted me with such warmth and sweetness. I have many stories to tell of our youthful escapades but this is not the time or place to do so. The next time I am in Bakersfield perhaps we can get together. Until such time, I hold you close in prayer. Much love to you all.

Miss Bess you truly was a special person to me. I am grateful for the way you were always available with a llistering ear , helpful hand and kind words .. For always believing and seeing the best in people .. You truly were a Speciial Lady .. You and Mr Bess will always have a Sweet place in my heart .. With love to you ...

I remember Claudie and Jackie very well. My Dad knew a lot of people but Claudie was one of maybe 2 that was close to him. Jackie was always with him when he came by our house. My mother loved Jackie, we all did. Missed is both of them.

I've
 know you and your family forever. I can still remember your patience up at Jack Ranch,with some young rowdy cowboys saying some things about our band. You will always be in my heart and you were a great lady that will be missed. Johnny Barnett

One of the many memories you left me with is when Susie, Debbie, Pam,Bee and I were young going to the plung swimming. You were setting there watching all of us and my mom (Verna Vincent)came to sit with you also. She had been to the Rice Bowl for dinner and she told you she had the left overs in the car. You said Oh!! I love that food!!! My mom offered you the left overs and you were so excited, she went and got them and Uh Oh!!! nothing to eat it with, No Problem for Jackie, she dug in her purse and found a hair clippy and... You Got It, she ate all the left overs with the clippy!! I have to give her credit catching the rice was quite "tickie"!!! Jackie you will be dearly missed by many that loved and adored you.Love you so much. Rest in peace Dear Jackie.

Jackie, I truly believe your loving spirit is with the Lord and all your worries are now at an end. I will miss your smile.

Mama you were the truest and dearest Mom anyone could ever ask for.  After losing Daddy. you stood alone for 16 years and only God knows the inner strength you had to come through that and still manage to keep us all going strong.

You were a precious gift from God, you possessed so much beauty, grace, love and patience.  You touched my heart in so many ways, your strength and smile even on my darkest days made me realize, I had an angel beside me.

Mama you heard God's whisper, calling you home, you did not want to leave us, I was there, I saw your fight.  You loved us sooo much that you held on tight, until all your strength was gone, and you just could not hold on any longer.  You finally gave your hand to God and slipped away quietly without telling us bye. 

I WILL FOREVER SALUTE YOU MAMA.  GOD GAVE ME THE BEST MOM IN THE WORLD!  YOU TAUGHT ME TO NEVER GIVE UP ON MY DREAMS BUT TO PERSERVERE NO MATTER HOW HARD THE STORMS MAY BE, YOU TAUGHT ME TO PUSH FORTH.
I MISS YOU MAMA, YOU WERE MY ROCK.  MY HEART IS EMPTY RIGHT NOW BUT I KNOW IN TIME THAT WILL CHANGE.  YOU ARE WITH DADDY AND I KNOW YOU ARE ONCE AGAIN SMILING. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.

I don't even know where to begin, gramma you were beyond amazing to me. You never hesitated to put your life on hold for any of us. I will alway cherish the moment we had together you making me breakfast and sending me off to School, helping me with my homework how you did that so patiently I will never know (lord knows I was a pistol) the walk we had when I was so lost when we lost brother your kind words that helped me understand grief and loss. Our Friday lunch dates and how you loved farmer boys that will always be our place:) the long talks on the phone you guiding me through recipes and showing me some of your own. The way you would light up when you would talk about grandpa, I know how much you missed him. Our trips down memory lane and you showing us places you grew up. All the little and big things you taught me growing up.There are so many memories with you and not enough words. I know you are in a better place and you are so happy with grandpa that helps a little but I miss you so much. I want to be selfish and have you here but I know you are better where you are dancing with the angels. Give the biggest hugs to uncle billy, grandpa and brother. I will be missing you always. I love you grandma.

The world has lost another special woman, she was the Jackie that everyone could love and adore. You will be missed dearly by anyone that loved and knew you. Rest In Peace Dear Jackie. You will forever live in the traits you have taught everyone and most of all for the loving person you are.

There are no words that can express the hurt and pain of losing you Mama! You were loving & nurturing throughout my entire life....I'm gonna miss you so very much! It's the little things (calling you to get a receipe or a ask a question about something in the past, your memory was keene!) I'm gonna miss our 4-5 hour shopping trips to Walmart...It was a bit exhausting but I'd give anything to have one more shopping trip with you like that!!!!! I love you so much, Mama, and my life will have a huge void in it until we see each other again!!!! Your with Daddy, Billy & Dustin now and at peace....no more pain from the cancer! I love you with all my heart!!!!!!! Rest in peace, Mama.

There will be a void in our family. We. Love her and she will be missed. Jackie and mom became very close and I know mom will miss her.

She loved her summers with the girls;she talked about it all the time with me.  You know, she couldn't swim but didn't hesitate one second to take them to the pool so they could go swimming.  Tegan will probably remember (Teja may have been too young) Granny saying "now girls, stay down at this end, don't go too far that way". She knew if she had to jump in, her head would still be above water!!

She absolutely loved her summers with the girls.  They had "Granny by day and Nanny by night"!!  She talked about those times with me constantly.  She couldn't swim a lick but she didn't waste a second to run out to the pool so they could swim.  She did however keep telling them "now girls, stay down at this end, don't go to far down that way".  She knew if she had to, she could jump in the shallow end and the water would still be above her head!!

OBITUARY

Jackie "Honeybear" Lee Bess

14 October, 1930 – 7 March, 2015

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