Stephen Archie Bess

September 29, 1940 - April 5, 2022

Stephen Archie Bess, 81, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home in West Jordan, Ut. Steve was born on September 29, 1940 in Salt Lake City, Ut. to parents Archie Ivan Bess and Blanche Amelia Desmond. He married his wife Karen Faye Rowland on February 28, 1971 in Elko, NV. Steve was an accomplished musician, specializing in the trombone throughout high school, and also played when he was in the US Coast Guard Reserves, as an engineman 3rd class. He was an avid mechanic and classic car aficionado. He was a career printer and even owned his own printing business. He also worked for a few years for UTA before changing his career to becoming a driver in the transportation industry. Steve is survived by his wife Karen, son Cary S. Bess (Bethany), daughter Kimberly Hubbard (James), grandchildren Michelle Beaves (Skyler), Christina Hill (Tyler), Kody Bess (Abby), and Trinity Hubbard, great grandchildren Leo Beaves, Zoey Beaves, and Mia Hill Steve is preceded in death by his father Archie, mother Blanche, and sisters Suzanne and Janie . There will be no services. The family would like to thank Dr. Steven Richardson, Dr. Jared W. Parker, Serenity Funeral Home and all of the nurses and staff at IHC Murray.