Diedree Ann Hess, age 80, of Brighton, CO, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Diedree was born in Terry, Montana, on June 25, 1943, to Hattie (Tschaekofske) and Ivan Ban. She grew up with her brother Larry on the family ranch west of Terry. Diedree attended Terry Schools and graduated in 1961. She attended nurses training in Dickinson, ND, where she received her LPN.
Diedree dated her high school sweetheart David Hess from Fallon, MT. They were married on November 10, 1962, when they took over the ranch from Ivan and Hattie. Over the years they welcomed Michele Mary, Candice Kay, Pamela Jean, Michael Dean, and Duane Lee to their family. They ran the family farm/ranch until 1983 when they sold it and moved into Terry.
After their move, Diedree worked in retail at the Cenex and Reyman Hardware in Terry. They eventually moved to Milpitas, CA, in 1986, where she continued working in retail at JJ Newberry’s. They relocated to Salt Lake City in 1990 for a year and then to Colorado, where they settled in Broomfield in 1991. She worked at Ace Hardware in Broomfield and then in Brighton. They purchased their home in Brighton in 1996, where they resided until her death.
Diedree loved bowling, wood crafting, gardening, canning, and playing any kind of game. She also enjoyed dancing, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She went on many adventures with her kids and loved experiencing new things like overseas travel, kayaking, alpine slides, ice bumper boating, tubing the river, water parks, escape rooms, and more. She had a great sense of humor and was always ready for some fun.
Diedree is survived by her husband, David Hess of Brighton, CO; children Michele Sanders (Nacho) of Edwards, CO; Candice Dow (Steven) of Brighton, CO; Pam Bartholomay of Littleton, CO; Duane Hess (Clara) of Loveland, CO; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Diedree was preceded in death by brother Larry in 1960, son Mike in 1974, mother Hattie Ban in 1999, and father Ivan Ban in 2006.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Sacred Heart Church in Miles City, MT. Rite of Committal will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry, MT at 3:00 p.m.. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonfuneralhomes.com . Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Riverdale Animal Shelter at https://animalshelter.adcogov.org/.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday March 26, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary Service
10:30 AM
Wednesday March 27, 2024
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM
Wednesday March 27, 2024
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
3:00 PM
Wednesday March 27, 2024
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday March 26, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary Service
10:30 AM
Wednesday March 27, 2024
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM
Wednesday March 27, 2024
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
3:00 PM
Wednesday March 27, 2024
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
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Carolyn Kimball says
So sad to hear of Diedree’s passing! I will never forget her fantastic smile. Comfort and peace wished for the entire family during this very sad time.
Aletta & Randy Shannon says
We are thinking of you all and sending hugs, prayers and love ❤️.
Delphine Coon says
So sorry to hear! Prayers!
Diane Ehman says
Diedree was always friendly and she had an infectious smile! RIP.
Margo Kretzer says
So sad to hear her passing. I will keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers.
Delite Dukart says
Michelle and family so sorry to hear of Diedree’s passing. Take care and keep the memories close.
Connie and Ron Watts says
Such an awesome friend and neighbor.
Dixie Wilson says
So sorry to hear of the passing of my friend & classmate. I have many fond memories of our high school years.
Arlene Morast says
So sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! With sincere sympathy.
Lennis Ross Rightmire says
Sorry to hear this. The Ross family was good friends with the Ban family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Willis & Ardi Bartholomay says
So sorry to hear of Diedree’s passing. Our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.
Delores Cameron says
May Diedree now rest in peace without the oxygen. Sympathy to the family.
Jean Brown says
Heaven gained another ANGEL, Take a DEEP BREATH, AND FLY HIGH DEAR FRIEND. MUCH L0VE GOES WITH YOU
Arlen Alice h Miller says
Sorry to hear of Diedree passing , sympathy to the family
Greg and Cindy Ban says
RIP Diedree. You were a wonderful, strong woman and will be missed by many. Praying for David and the family during this difficult time. Cling to the good memories.
William Sanders says
I will miss you mom. You were a wonderful mother-in-law. Sorry I didn’t see you more often
Andrea Miller says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to the whole Hess family during this difficult time.
Joyleen Kalfell says
Condolences to the Hess family. It is with fond memory that I recall so many fun times with the Zero folks. Wonderful memories, never to forgotten❣️
BERNADETTE MILLER says
Candice and family,
Please accept my thoughts and prayers at this time with the loss of your Mom. I will not be able to get to services because of appts. I wish I could sit down and visit a few minutes with you. Safe travels as you all travel home.
Cathy Arambula says
I am sorry to hear about Diedre. She was an Eucharistic Minister here at St Augustine’s in Brighton. May she rest in peace.
Becky Brown says
Thoughts and prayers to the family. A beautiful lady who was loved and respected. So many beautiful memories.
Jan. Champion says
Dave and family.~~~so sorry to hear your lose of Diedree / mom. Will never forget the fun we had back in our bowling days
God bless to all
Patricia (Roos) Dobrowski says
So sorry to hear of another classmate’s passing. I have so many fond memories of our Terry High School days and our sleepover at Ban’s with Hattie’s delicious pineapple pie! Sending prayers to you, David and to all of your family. May fond memories lesson your grief of the loss of Diedree.
Phil Bonine says
Was saddened to hear of her passing. She was like a second mother to me. Love and prayers to Dave Michelle Candice Pam
Clinton G Bondell says
She was a great mother to my best friend Duane, whom I haven’t seen since 1984.