James Hessel Obituary

James William Hessel, age 27, passed away March 3, 2012. He is survived by and will be dearly missed by his mother Kathryn Hessel and father Chad Hessel. He will also be remembered by his beloved extended family: Pamela Hessel, Kirk Newman, Stephanie and Shaun Carney family, Grant Young, Kenny Newman, Brianna Newman; Grandparents Barbara Lamar, Darlene Hessel, Donna and Bob Ruskanen, Marjorie Gorton; Aunts and Uncles Bill Jenks and Marlene Wade, Karen and Jimmy Kline, Pamela and Terri Hayley, Alan and Sharon Jenks, Doug Jenks, Jette Jenks, Alan W. and Denda Jenks, Morton and Peggy Jenks, Todd Hessel, Lisa Hessel, Jim and Nadine Gorton family, Harold and Patsy Miller; Cousins Jessica (Michael) Turntine family, Tim Hessel, Scott Hessel, Heather (Jonathon) Quist family, Shaye Wade, Lindsey (Colby) Jenks family, Brandon Jenks, Tiffany Jenks, Jesse Jenks-Kline, AJ Jenks-Kline, Jolene (Kindle) Schmidt family. He was predeceased by his grandfathers Stuart D. Jenks and James J. Hessel. He will also be lovingly remembered by a large circle of friends, co-workers, and other extended family members. James was born in Colorado Springs March 11, 1984. He graduated from Lewis-Palmer High School in 2002. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2002 until 2006, completing a tour in Iraq with the 3/7 Kilo Co. 1st Marine Division. Medals and awards include the Purple Heart and several other ribbons and medals. He was also stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and Twenty-Nine Palms, Ca. He was employed by EMC Corporation in Denver. A service honoring James will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 South Broadway, Littleton, CO 80120. Military Honors at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at South Suburban Christian Church. Ellis Family Services (Ellisfamilyservices.com) is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Wounded Warrior Family Adventures (WWFA, PO Box 5318, Breckenridge, CO 80424) or the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program (www.toysfortots.org).