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William Moody Obituary
AGE: 78 • Gainesville, GA
William Braun Moody, 78, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Bill was a professor of Math and Education at the University of Delaware for 41 years, where he worked with area schools in the preparation of elementary and middle grades teachers. He created and ran the Delaware Math League and the Solvelt math summer program for international youth. He received his doctorate at the University of Maryland. He and his first wife, Gerry (of 48 years), spent their time between Neward, DE and Ocean Pines, Ocean City, MD. Bill enjoyed collecting antique toys, traveling and playing cards. He recently moved to Gainesville, Georgia to be closer to his children, Kathy, Bill and David.
He is survived by his wife, mary Golden Moody; his children; his daughters-in-law Debra and Beverly; his six grandchildren, Chelsea, Danielle, Becca, Braun, Carragan and Brock and his great-grandchildren, Riley and Emigh.
Memorial donations may be directed to www.pancan.orgin memory of his wife, Gerry, who died of pancreatic cancer. Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200 or for those who desire online condolences at Memorial Park Funeral Homes & Cemeteries | Gainesville, GA | North Georgia.
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Bill Tyrrell
October 31, 2014
I was a lucky student to have Bill as an undergraduate and graduate student. He was my favorite, by far, college professor. I also enjoyed his Math League. He made math fun foe me and I hope I was able to do the same for my students. With Education taking such a beating in today's world, we need more people like Dr. Moody to show us the way. Truly a great man. May his eternal reward be an endless supply of problems to keep him happy.
Betsy Read
October 30, 2014
Kathy,Bill,David, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bill was a driving force for quality math education in DE. He was my mentor and friend. Dr. Moody's ideas will live on through the many math educators and students he touched.
Barker Bausell
October 29, 2014
Bill Moody was a great, kind man to whom I personally owe my career and I'm sure others do as well. He was a gifted, dynamic teacher who demanded excellence in his students in order to improve the teaching of mathematics in the public schools. He authored and conducted many educational research studies and published a book of creative problems with solutions designed for gifted public school students. I am sure he considered his greatest accomplishment, however, to have raised three splendid and successful children: Kathy, Bill, and David – a feat which, of course, he shared with his wonderful wife and lifetime partner, Gerry. I hope they are now reunited.
Martha Cullen
October 26, 2014
I have such fond memories of Dr. Moody. I went on his UD London trip in 89 and really enjoyed getting to know him. My thoughts are with your family.
Connie Cekine Griffith
October 25, 2014
One of my favorite professors in the mid 70's at the U. of D.
You remember the teachers that made an impression and influenced you in a positive way. Sorry for your loss.
October 24, 2014
Kathy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Ann Marie Green
Leona davenport
October 24, 2014
So sorry to hear this. He was always very nice to me . Sending My thoughts ands prayers to all the family.
Joanne Jennings
October 24, 2014
Kathy, Danielle, and Becca, I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Moody loved you so much. I hope the memories of him provide you with comfort at this time. Thinking of you.
Karen O'Brien
October 24, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I taught with Gerri in the '90's. May they be reunited in heaven. Deepest condolences.
Jean
October 24, 2014
I had Dr. Moody for 3 courses at UD back in the 70's. He was tough, but fair and had a good sense of humor. I remember him fondly - especially when he told me I'd be fine teaching math because I was so bad at it myself. I'd always know where the kids went wrong!
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