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Albert O. Moody, 77, Pendleton, for 37 years employed by the Umatilla County road department, died at his home today [October 10, 1956] after a long illness.
Born in Dry Creek, Wash., he had lived in Umatilla County for the greater part of his life. He retired from his road position Jan. 1, 1953. Previous to his county employment, he had served under Sheriff Tom Gurdane.
He is survived by his widow, the former Lula Barnes, the two having celebrated their golden wedding anniversary here this year; son and daughters, Ralph Moody, Mrs. Margaret Melton and Mrs. Beulah Harover, Pendleton; a sister, Mrs. Will Rhodes, Pendleton; grandchildren, Mrs. Robert Byer, Ronald Wiseman, Joe Harover, Gary Harover, Pendleton, and S/Sgt. Claude Wiseman in the air force, Japan; great grandchildren, Connie, Debbie and Vickie Byer, Pendleton.
Contributed by: Shelli Steedman