Gary Eldon Moser, 62, of Bellevue, Wash., and a former Baker City resident, died Dec. 15, 2001, of complications from pneumonia.
A family celebration of his life was held in Bellevue on Dec. 22, and an additional memorial service will be held for the Baker City relatives and friends in spring 2002.
Gary was born Dec. 22, 1938, in Baker City to Gladys Fern Morin Moser and Alvin Francis Moser. He graduated from Baker High School in 1957, and received both bachelors and masters degrees in education from Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. He married his soul mate, Chari Dielman, on July 22, 1960, in Columbus, Ga., where he was attending National Guard training. He taught social studies for 33 years in the Bellevue School District, where he was an admired educator, honored for his integrity, courage, positive outlook, and wonderful life spirit.
Among Mr. Moser’s interests and accomplishments were: Eagle Scout, 1950s Baker Elks Drum and Bugle Corps member; 8 years service in the Oregon National Guard, Boy Scout leader, Sea Scout leader, gardener, home brewer, computer buff, certified pilot, commercial gill-netter, SCUBA diver, carpenter, flintlock rifle maker, auctioneer, ham radio operator, and square dancer.
Mr. Moser was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Moser, and his stepfather, Newton Ward.
Survivors besides his wife include his mother, Gladys Ward of Baker City; his sons, Jeff of Sedro Wooley, Wash., Gregory of Anchorage, Alaska, and Christopher of Kirkland, Wash.; grandchildren Chrysta, Monica, Ashli, Garon, Kyle and Ariel; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cork and Pat Moser of Anacortes, Wash., and Frank and Lois Moser of Caldwell, Idaho; maternal uncles Ted Morin of Baker City and Claude Morin of Provo, Utah, and a maternal aunt, Nellie Brannock of Baker City.
Contributions in Gary’s memory may be made to the education fund for his granddaughter, Ariel Moser, at Washington School Employees Credit Union, 325 Eastlake Ave. East, Seattle, WA 98109.
Used with permission from: The Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, December 28, 2001
Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor