Christa Anita Hess Obituary (1941

Christa Anita Hess, 76, died January 8, 2018, at Virginia Mason Memorial in Yakima. Christa was born in Mainz - Weisenau, Germany on December 30, 1941, to Christian and Margaretha Reiter. She had a brilliant mind, a great love of books, and was a meticulous housekeeper and cook. Christa was loving and kind, and was beloved by all who knew her. Her famous German potato salad and Christmas toffee are at an end. On January 15, 1962, she married Michael Hess in Germany. For more than 20 years Michael's military career took them on many adventures together. Their homes included Selah, WA, Great Falls, MT, Anchorage, AK, Kato-Achia, Greece, and Oxen Hill, MD. For over 55 years, she has made her home near Tampico, WA. Christa leaves behind her husband of almost 56 years, Michael Eugene Hess, brother-in-law Eugene (Lynn), nieces Suzanne (Mickey) and Melanie (Britt), grandniece Audry, and faithful companion Nanook. She was preceded in death by her daughter Theresa Elena Hess, and her parents. If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, directly, or in care of the funeral home. No formal services are scheduled. Memories may be shared at www.shawandsons.com.