This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Bess, Fowles, Jones, Stephenson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6571/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Tue Aug 13, 2013. The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Bill R. Bess "Silver Fox" Bill R. Bess passed away on August 5, 2013. He was born August 13, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Archie and Rose Bess. He married Theda Fowles on October 9th, 1954 and they had 59 years together. Dad served in the military and learned to bend neon after serving in the Korean War. He later started a sign company in Boise, Idaho and even after he retired he still bent neon. He loved what he did but loved being retired more. He was always on the go and enjoyed walking on the beach, crabbing, taking care of his yard and taking care of his Koi fish. He enjoyed his family and friends and loved his Sunday barbeques. He was a great teacher-even to the end, he was still teaching life lessons. He enjoyed visiting Maui with mom, friends and family and talked often of going back. Dad was preceded in death by his daughter Debby Jones and is survived by his wife Theda; brother, Val Bess; sister, Laura Stephenson; his children, Shellee Fowler, Bill Bess, Kelly Bess and Dan Bess; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; many, many great friends; and 13 Koi fish. As per Dad's request, there will not be a funeral service. The family is planning a "Celebration of Life" party in the near future. The family sincerely appreciates all of the caring thoughts and prayers and those wishing to make donations in Dad's memory can do so through the VA hospital. Thank you Dad for all you taught us and leaving this earth a better place. You will always be in our hearts and we Love You. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.