Robert Conrad Hess

Bob passed away at home Saturday night, January 12, 2013, surrounded by his wife and loved ones.

Bob was born February 18, 1942, in Taft, and moved to Ventura in 1948 with his Mother, Verna Elder and Step Father, Beryl Elder. He grew up a “Montalvo River Rat”, and was a graduate of Ventura High School in 1960.

Bob spent his working life as a Surveyor, and retired from CalTrans about two years ago.

Bob was very involved with youth activities – Little League with his boys, and Jobs Daughters with his girls. Through those organizations, he touched so many lives, and became a surrogate male figure to so many.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 20 years, Barbara Hess, his brother Charles Hess (Jeanette) of Ventura, his sister Carolyn Klieman (Mike) of Ventura, his children, Pat Hess (Jenny) of Valencia, John Hess (Tina) of Colorado, Jenifer Martinez (Leonard) of Glendale, Gabby Cohrt (Todd) of Ventura, step children Jamie Fuentes (Israel) and Mandi Malone (Matt), both of Ventura; his grandchildren Kaitlin Valencia (Jennifer), Kendre Valencia, Amanda Rush, Sean Hess, Karina Fuentes, Tristan Hess, Mateo Fuentes, Amaya Fuentes, Chloe Malone, Jackson Cohrt, and Jonah Malone, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Sunday, February 10th, 2013, at 5283 Harvard Street, Ventura from 2 pm until 6pm. It will be an Open House – all are welcome to come at any time.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura.