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Leo Moser
Leo attended Sumner High. His nickname on the varsity basketball team was "Mouse" which he earned for his quickness and uncanny ability to score from anywhere on the court.
After graduation, he went to Central WA University for a year before entering the Navy to become an officer during WWII. When his tour of duty ended, he entered WSU and graduated with a degree in Zoology. While attending WSU, he met the love of his life, Vera May Pratt. They were wed shortly after his graduation.
Leo took a job working for the Spokane County Health Department. While living in Spokane, Leo and Vera started their family and in 1955, with three children, moved to Everett, WA. to work for the Snohomish County Health Department. He retired as Director of Environmental Health after 33½ years.
Leo was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Knights of Columbus, and American Legion. Leo was a devoted father and friend to everyone he met.
He is survived by his wife, Vera; and five children, John Moser, Louanne Moser-Reyes (Fred), Jane Erickson (Slater), Vince Moser (Julie), and Patty Olsen (Greg); 21 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
A public viewing will be held April 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Purdy and Walters with Cassidy, 1702 Pacific Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.
A funeral mass will be held April 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception, 2501 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo Moser
May 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Moser Family in the time of your loss. Leo Moser was a very unique man and loved his family and friends. He was loved by many people and a wonderful grandpa all his grandkids. God Bless, Joni Barnhart
May 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Moser family. Your Dad was a man that was liked and loved by everybody and a great grandpa to all the grand children. Joni Barnhart
Joy Rice
April 17, 2011
Dear Moser family you are in my thoughts and prayers. Everyone had great respect and love for your Father.
Joy Yepez-Rice (Robinson)
Kathy Fox
April 17, 2011
Vera, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Chris (Watters) Summers
April 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Mike Gorney
April 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Mosers in their time of loss.
Julie Hanner (Madsen/Borovina)
April 11, 2011
Vera and Moser "Kids":
Boy, do I have a ton of childhood memories with Leo in them. He was always so happy and friendly to me. When Vera was my Campfire Girls leader Leo nicknamed me Pilchuck Julia. Everytime I saw him that is what he called me. Mt. Pilchuck is visible from my house, and when I look toward it I am reminded of Pilchuck Julia and Leo Moser! May God bless all of Leo's family and many friends, and give you comfort in the days ahead. He truly was one of the "good guys"!
Stacey Gunnerson
April 10, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Corey and I were so lucky to have the chance to visit with Leo and Vera on several occasions; what a wonderful couple! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Alice (Peters) Quist
April 10, 2011
I had the great good fortune to grow up in the house across the street from Vera and Leo. Their children were my playmates in the late 50's and early 60's. I always looked forward to Friday nights at the Mosers' house where we were all treated to huge bowls of popcorn and the ritual of watching The Flintstones. Leo had the most reliable tv in the neighborhood. Leo and Vera helped set the standard for a warm, welcoming neighborhood. When I had my own family, I patterned my relationships with my neighbors partly on the good example Leo and Vera showed to all of us. I will always treasure my early years and the constancy of friendship from those wonderful neighbors who lived just across the street. Thank you Mosers, for such great memories. I wish you all well. You had a great father, a gentle father. My prayers are with all of you.
Mike Edwards
April 10, 2011
My thoughts are with you and family. Louanne sorry for your loss.
Frank & Arnene Cooper
April 10, 2011
Leo was one of the most humble and gracious gentlemen we ever met. You could always count on him for a warm smile and a friendly word. He will be sorely missed by all who were blessed with the gift of his friendship.
Pam Herzog
April 9, 2011
Leo and Vera, neighbors and friends to my family for over 30 years. I wish that all people could enjoy raising a family in their neighborhood. The first place to go show a Halloween costume and trick or treat, a warm and lovely place to visit, and a watchful eye teaching through their example of love of God, family, and friends, integrity, and true christianity-
Leo, my whole family will miss your warm smile and wave.
My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you, Vera.
April 9, 2011
April 11
My sincere sympathy to all the Moser family. I knew Leo & Vera because I taught some of their grandchildren. Leo was so proud of his family & will be missed by all who knew him.
Maureen Stohl
Felicia Judge
April 9, 2011
I am so sorry for loss of Uncle Leo. He was such an amazing man and always had a twinkle in his eye, like he knew something you didn't. He was so kind and welcoming and I will miss him! My love and prayers are with Aunt Vera and the family! Love, Felicia
Janet Higbee
April 9, 2011
Uncle Leo was a process person who looked up from whatever he was doing to be patient and kind with whomever needed his attention. In particular, he was playful with the many children in his life. He was a builder, a renovator and a gardener who not only kept things working but picked up after himself; with his Swiss precision that kept rhythm to an accordeon melody, he was every partner's dream mate. He grew berries and vegetables for decades. He had learned to do so when a boy in Sumner.
As a child, I delighted in his harvest and always ran into the yard to see what he had worked out with the earth. Now when I home garden, I think of him and wish I could bestow the tidy eveness of his garden upon mine. I wish I could hear a melody to keep me smiling and I would like to accept interruption from my work with an open heart, just as he did.
Kathy Wood
April 9, 2011
In Memory of Leo Moser. He was loved and will be missed.
Barbara Pratt
April 9, 2011
We are sorry that we cannot be with you but our thoughts and love will be there.
Love,
Bobbie and Jim
CAL DOCKENDORFF
April 9, 2011
I feel lucky to have growen up with Mr.& Mrs. Moser and the entire family.I will miss Mr. Moser's great humor and kind manner.I lost the use of my legs 6 years ago so I physiclly will not be at the service but my thoughts will be with you all.
My sympathy and love to the MOSER'S
Ellen Hunter
April 8, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Vera and families whom have loved Leo deeper than any other family member could. He was a great friend, a kind co-worker, a wonderful director of Snohomish Health District Environmental Health Division and I shall always remember his smile and warm hand shake. Blessings to each.
Mary Bly-Cunningham
April 8, 2011
To all the Mosers, I wish I could be there to attend mass with all of you on Sunday. My thoughts and memories of Leo are in the forefront of my mind and they put a smile on my face. Vera, may God shed his grace on you during this difficult time. I send my love and prayers to all of you.
Gary Howell
April 8, 2011
As a nephew-in-law of Leo's I am sincerely offering hy deeply felt condolences to his family at his passing to the next stage of his creation. Leo is one of the kindest men I have have ever met and he always touched my soul when he would ask me what he could get for me when I was barely into the door of his house. He will be greatly missed but will also be eternally loved.
Marilyn Howell
April 8, 2011
Gary and I are there in heart and spirit. We truly loved Leo. He always made us feel so good. We will miss him.
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