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MARY MOYER-HUTCHERSON Obituary

MOYER-HUTCHERSON Mary Ellen Moyer-Hutcherson died unexpectedly on May 3rd, 2011 in Portland, Oregon. She was 57 years of age. Born October 14th, 1953 in Hornell, New York Mary Ellen primarily resided in Jacksonville, Florida, moving to Oregon in December of 2010. A retired Commander in the US Navy, she achieved her BA in Nursing Science at Alfred University in Alfred, New York. She also gained her Masters in Nursing Science through the University of Phoenix, graduating Summa Cum Laude and was a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society. She was Professor of Nursing at Florida State College in Jacksonville, Florida, and was previously Assistant Nursing Director at Memorial Hospital, also in Jacksonville. Mary Ellen loved the outdoors, gardening, hiking, sewing, reading and theater. She believed strongly in Learn to Read and also supported Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Mary Ellen is survived by her son, Kevin Moyer of Jacksonville, FL and by her step-daughters Denise (David) Nefe of Greensboro, NC, Jill McBride of Jacksonville Beach, FL Tammy Morgan and Marisa Young. She is also survived by her former spouses Dennis Moyer of Neptune Beach, FL and Ricky Hutcherson of Jacksonville, FL. In addition, she is survived by her sisters Pamela (Tim) Ward of Fayetteville, NY, and Deborah (Roy) Wixson of Buffalo, NY and by her brothers Donald (Stormi) Elsenheimer of Venice, FL and Thomas (Laurie) Elsenheimer of Ontario, NY. She is further survived by 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Dorothy (Scott) Elsenheimer. A Memorial Service in celebration of Mary Ellens life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14th, 2011 at the American Legion Post 316, 1127 Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Marys name. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 13, 2011.

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Sue Stevens

December 7, 2011

We first knew Mary Ellen when my husband and I moved to Arkport. She was 9 years old and lived just down the street. When Mary Ellen became a teenager,she then became our babysitter. And a good one,she was! Our family has been forever grateful for her saving the life of our youngest son. She was babysitting when he got a marble lodged in his throat. She reacted quickly, knew exactly what to do,and the marble popped out! She calmly reported the incident to us later as if it was nothing out of the ordinary! Needless to say we were overwhelmed with gratitude and somehow knew she was destined to become an "Angel of Mercy" which she was. That story has been repeated over the years and now I want to say again,Thank you,Mary Ellen, we will always remember you. Bob,Sue,Elizabeth,Kelly,Bill and Chip

Johanna Kensy

November 2, 2011

I put off till tomorrow what I should have said today,
That I love you as an Aunt in every single way.
Although the miles between us kept us apart,
You will always hold a special place in my heart.
Now I know how many other lives you have touched,
You're wonderful Aunt Mary Ellen, we all love you so much!

September 27, 2011

Mary Calnan Curtis

August 5, 2011

Mary Ellen was one of my first and best friends. We started kindergarten together. Luck of the alphabet put us in the same class and our frienship took off. We graduated together. We were each others bridesmaids. Even though Mary Ellen moved away from Arkport, where we grew up, we kept in touch. I can still hear her voice, "hey it's me", when she would call on the phone. We would talk for hours and we never ran out of important things to say to each other. Time has faded most of our conversations into vague and pleasant memories but one particular phone call stands out; the announcement of her pregnancy with you, Kevin. Your Mom was ecstatic! She loved you so. Mary Ellen loved with her whole heart; her family, her friends, her co-workers, her students. She was always full of praise for everyone she cared about. I am so lucky that she was my friend and I miss her.

My sister, my friend

Pam Ward

August 3, 2011

Thank you to all who have remembered Mary Ellen in this Guest Book. She was my sister and my friend. She was a kind and loving person who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Love, Pam

July 30, 2011

Mary Ellen was a wonderful instructor. I am so grateful she was our instructor! She is so nice, warm, compassionate and caring. My prayers and wishes go out to her family. I am sure she is looking down over all of us. Jenny C.

June 27, 2011

Our memories of Mary Ellen revolve around family gatherings... holiday dinners, summer days in our cottage at Conesus Lake, Canasta card games, and Monopoly games. We remember her gentle spirit and quiet good humor. We hold our cousin gently in our hearts.

Carolyn, Diane & Duffy (Elsenheimer),
Arkport & Rochester, New York

June 7, 2011

Mary Ellen and the rest of her family were next door neighbors to me and my family when we grew up in Arkport. Mary was a good friend to me and we had such good times growing up with our families. She was too young to leave us but the good Lord got an sweet angel. May she rest in peace with her Mom and Dad. Although I have not seen her in years, I will always remember what a good kind fun and loving person she was.
Marsha Reynolds, Clearwater, FL

Kimberly Miller

May 28, 2011

Ms. Moyer was my teacher at FSCJ during her last semester in Jacksonville. She was wonderfully frank and very willing to go the extra mile for her students. Not many teachers will answer your text messages in the middle of the night! We wished her well on her move to Portland and think fondly of her very often. She was the type of nurse I strive to be.
Kimberly Miller

Lynn Boston

May 22, 2011

Ms. Moyer was my professor in my last term of nursing school and taught me so much about how to be a good nurse. I will never forget her. See you again, my friend! Lynn Boston, RN

Julia Flemming

May 14, 2011

I send my deepest sympathies to Kevin and his family. Aunt Mary was a wonderful person with a big heart. It is clear that she touched many lives and will be deeply missed. I hope that she has found peace.

Thomas / Laurie Elsenheimer

May 14, 2011

Mary Ellen will be missed very much by many people, most of all by her family. She touched so many lives, as well as helping to save many more. Mary Ellen was a very loving and giving person. May she rest in peace and god be with her. I have no dought that Mary Ellen has found her way to our parents and is forever with them, she is at peace for eternity. Mary Ellen we will all miss and love you.
Our love goes with you. Love Tom and Laurie Elsenheimer

Nancy Winchester, RN

May 14, 2011

I want to send my deepest sympathy to Mary Ellen's family. We served together in the reserves for many years and Mary Ellen was a wonderful nurse and mentor to the other nurses and corpsmen in our unit. she will be deeply missed.

John Frost

May 13, 2011

Mary Ellen's, was my friend for a short time but I will remember her for the rest of my life. We did love you Mary Ellen.

John & Justin Frost

May 13, 2011

Mary Ellen's, was my friend for a short time but I will remember her for the rest of my life. We did love you Mary Ellen.

John & Justin Frost

Krishna Brockington

May 13, 2011

Mrs. Moyer-Hutcherson was one of my favorite professors in Nursing School mainly because she advocated for the students. She was kind and understanding. My fondest memory of her is that she pinned me at graduation.



Krishna Brockington, RN

My favorite Professor

Brenda Griggs

May 13, 2011

I will miss Mrs. Moyer dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends. Mrs. Moyer was a great professor and mentor. She tought me alot in clinicals and also how to be a better RN. I thank her for that. God Bless
Brenda Griggs,RN (former student FSCJ)

Suzanne Lewis

May 13, 2011

My heart goes out to Mary and her family. She touched so many lives. I will miss her deeply and think of her every day. I hope for blessings and peace for her family and friends. Thank you Mary Ellen for your kindness and friendship.

Wynetta Ussery, RN

May 13, 2011

Your light will be missed but may it shine on in the hearts of your family and friends.

May 13, 2011

I want to express my condolences to Mary Ellen's entire family. I knew Mary Ellen from her early days at Memorial as well as working together at FSCJ as faculty and on special projects. She was a special individual. We commiserated on so many things and always shared stories about our grandchildren. I have missed her presence since she left this city. I will think about her even more than usual. May the family learn to cope with her absence and she learn to keep a loving and guiding hand ready for them. Marie Harper

Therese White

May 13, 2011

On behalf of the members of the Florida Navy Nurse Corps Association, we extend our deepest sympathy to CDR Moyer-Hutcherson's family and hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Fair winds and following seas.

Terri White, President FNNCA

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