Jack Hester

Jack Hester

1940-2023

Jack Hester, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 in Lacey, Wash. He was born at home on Nov. 16, 1940 in Guntown, Miss. He spent his childhood in both Miss. as well as Walla Walla Wash. In his youth, he played little league and was on one of the little league national championship teams. Jack was a well-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher and coach. He attended Eastern Washington University receiving both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and was proud to be the captain of his college wrestling team. He taught PE, Drivers Ed, Social St...