Lauren Appollo Hesson, 77, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. May you have a peaceful journey! PS: Catch that train in your travels and make pit stops to your favorite places where the Sun is Bright, and the Weather is Warm! We love you DAD! He was born in San Diego, California to Harold Oakland and Doris (Van Ormer) Hesson.

He came to Oregon in 1976, Sweet Home, Hillsboro, Portland and then returned to Sweet Home in 2017.

Lauren was the father of five. Loving, caring, endless giver of advice – wanted or unwanted. If needed, he would give you his last dollar. Lover of all things internet, creative artist, mechanically inclined. He also loved gardening, growing good things to nourish our bodies and souls.

He is survived by children: Lisa Kittson, Trina Hesson, Kellie Hesson, Cindie Gibson, and Marcus Hesson all of Sweet Home; siblings: Vesta Abel, Lorrie Guisto and Ariel McDowell; former spouse Charlotte Wilson of Sweet Home; grandchildren: Richard Grajiola, Gabriel Grajiola, Alex Kittson, Ashlee Gibson, Ryan Roos, Star Boyd, Jolinda Mathis; great grandchildren: Nevaeh, Emilio and Carmen Grajiola, Emma Burt and Brylee Grajiola. Lauren was preceded in death by his mom Doris Hesson in 1992; dad Harold Hesson in 1996; brother Wesley Hesson in 2006; sister Grace Hesson in 2007; granddaughter Angel Hesson in 1994; and great grandson Gabriel Grajiola Jr. in 2009.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.