Howard F. Mosher

Age: 74 • Irasburg

Howard F. Mosher, 74, of Irasburg, died on January 29, 2017. He was born in Kingston, N.Y., on June 2, 1942, the son of Howard H. and Helen Emily Trapp Mosher. Mr. Mosher lived most of his adult life in Irasburg, VT. In 1964 Mr. Mosher married the love of his life, Phillis Mosher, graduated from Syracuse University, and moved to the Northeast Kingdom. They had two children, Jake and Annie. Mr. Mosher received his Master's Degree from the University of Vermont in 1968. Mr. Mosher worked as a teacher at the former Orleans High School and the Lake Region Union High School. He also worked for a number of years as a social worker with needy teenagers. As part of his lengthy apprenticeship to writing about the Northeast Kingdom, Mr. Mosher worked for several months as a "helper" to the Kingdom horse logger and former whiskey runner and moonshiner, Jake Blodgett, for whom the Moshers would later name their son. About 1975, Mr. Mosher turned to fulltime writing. He published his first book,

Disappearances, two years later. Over the course of his career, Mr. Mosher published 12 novels, two memoirs and countless essays and book reviews. In addition, his last work of fiction, POINTS NORTH, will be published by St. Martin's press in the winter of 2018. 2 Mr. Mosher is survived by his wife, Phillis; his son, Jake; his daughter, Annie, and son-inlaw John Williamson; his grandson and granddaughter, Frank James and True Williamson; his brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Judy Mosher. At the request of Mr. Mosher, there will be no visiting hours. The funeral will be held On June 2, 2017, at the United Church and is open to the public. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joshua House Inc, P.O. Box 156, Irasburg, VT 05845.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Jan. 31, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Howard Mosher

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23 Entries

Wes Cooper

May 25, 2017

I just wanted to share a story of how I met Howard. I consider his son Jake to be my best friend. Howard was on a book signing tour, and stopped off in my home town of St. Louis. I had not yet had the pleasure of meeting him. I took a couple of books that Jake wrote along with me(Every Man's Hand, and The Last Buffalo Hunter). My wife and I sat through Howard's reading of his new book, which we thoroughly enjoyed!! He was such a great story teller!! We then waited in line for Howard to sign a copy of "his" book for us. I plopped Jake's books down in front of him and asked if he could sign them. Howard looked up at me with the biggest grin on his face and said, "you must be Wes!!" We all got a good laugh of it. After he was done with his book signing, my wife and I chatted with Howard for quite a while. We laughed back and forth as we talked about mine and Jake's hunting adventures. It was very easy to see how much of Howard is in Jake!! The eyes, the laugh, the love for the great outdoors!! What an amazing man!! And what an honor to have known him!! He is deeply missed. My heart and my thoughts go out to Phillis, Annie, and Jake.

David Godine

May 7, 2017

Howard was an exceptional writer, a gentleman, and an above average fisherman. It was a pleasure and an honor to have "Disappearances" (among the greatest gothics New England has ever seen) on our list for a decade. The Kingdom will not see his like again soon.

Steve Kipp

February 6, 2017

Phillis, Jake, Annie, and Terry, I was so sorry when Greta called me Sunday night to advise of Howard's passing. Seems like only yesterday when I sat in one of his first English classes as a junior at OHS, or watching him slowly jog or ski around Irasburg Common, from my front window. He is gone too soon. I hope he got my card before the end as I think he would appreciate the feelings I had for him. I am thinking of each of you and share your grief.

Steve Kipp

February 6, 2017

Phillis, Jake, Annie, and Terry, I was so sorry when Greta called me advising of Howard's passing. Seems like yesterday when I sat in one of his first classes as junior at OHS, and watching him slowly jog or ski around Irasburg Common, from my front window. He is gone too soon. I hope he got my card and was able to read it before the end, as I know he would appreciate my feelings for him. I am thinking of you all and share your grief.

KELLEY

February 5, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

Jim Collins

February 4, 2017

If I may speak for those of us at Yankee magazine who had the privilege of reading and sharing so much of Howard's writing over the years, we are deeply saddened by the loss of one of New England's true voices. To Phillis and the family, our thoughts go out to you.

Phil Koerner

February 4, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Mosher family.I became familiar with Howard's writing while sitting in a restaurant in St. Thomas USVI with a friend in the early eighties.My friend, a resident of St. Thomas, told me his favorite author was Howard Frank MosherI came back home to NH and bought one of his books.I loved it and have bought and devoured every one since.When Howard came to make a presentation one night in the Library in New London NH in about 2010 I was privileged to share that story of his far-reaching fame with himMay God bless him and give his family pride and peace

Terry & Cecile Curtis

February 3, 2017

Sending sympathy, prayers and strength to the family through this difficult time. Remember all the good times and keep them close to your heart and cherish the.

Cynthia Hayford-Rock

February 2, 2017

Howard, and my grandfather, James Hayford of Orleans, VT, were very good friends, Howard would often stop by my grandparents house to talk politics or to share writing pieces they were working on, they were great collaborators, and supported one another's work. I was very saddened when I read of his passing. Vermont has lost another great literary voice. My condolences to his wife and children.

Jake Mosher

February 1, 2017

Here's to you, dad, with apologies that this isn't a brook trout. You'll forgive your son's occasional indiscretion, I trust......

Jaime Comtois

February 1, 2017

Phillis -
From what I have seen over the past few months you and Howard have shown such grace and dignity. The way you loved one another was truly an inspiration. You and your family are in my thoughts. Sending big hugs your way.

scott toupin

February 1, 2017

Im very saddend on the passing of Howard Frank Mosher.He was a friend,,and a great writer.My prayers go out his family.R.I.P Howard,you will be missed.

Margaret Fix

February 1, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that it is devastating. Just remember though how many lives he has touched in all of the work that he has done and the books that he has written. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret, Mike, and Evan

Deb Brewer

February 1, 2017

Phillis and family:
My deepest condolences on the passing of your dear Howard. The life and love you shared is something too few ever experience. May the memories bring you sunshine and warmth; Howard will always be near. Strength and peace to you all during this difficult time

Roxanne Shelton

February 1, 2017

Am sadden that Howard Frank Mosher died as read his books and go several times At Bellow Falls and Chester VT bookstores to listen to Howard Frank Mosher. He was a good man to have!

Rest in Peace Howard!

Jim DeFilippi

February 1, 2017

A gentleman, a gentle man, an artist, a comrade.

Howard Duquette

January 31, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Howard was a good man and a great author.

Sue Ming

January 31, 2017

Phillis and family,
So sorry to hear about Howard. It was my pleasure to have met and connected with him as he hung around the Coventry School. What a fine person and exceptional writer. May he live on in all your thoughts and memories forever.

Ed Hartman

January 31, 2017

Deepest Love to Phillis,Annie,and Jake.Howard was so larger than life,that he redefined that phrase in my experience from our first meeting at UVM around 1967 to this day. A monumental person. So kind but disinclined to tolerate fools.

January 31, 2017

Our sympathy to the Mosher family. Sorry to hear about Howard's passing. We knew him for many years. Certainly understood his love for animals. Our favorite book of his was "Waiting for Teddy Williams". May he rest in peace. Dr. and Mrs. Durward Starr North Troy, Vt. and Ft. Myers, Fl.

Kim Sheltra

January 31, 2017

My fond memory of meeting this wonderful writer at Woodknot Bookshop where he signed Walking To Gaitlinberg for me. I have read 5 of his books and love his writing style. It was a great honor to meet this very kind man. May you all share beautiful memories at this trying time.

Ina M. Isham

January 31, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss of your husband, father & grandfather. Howard will live on through his wonderful books, I have read all of them & they are on my book shelf. Eagerly waiting for his new one! A folklore friend.

January 31, 2017

Phillis and family,
We were sorry to hear about Howard. We wish you peace in remembering all of the memories you created together.
Ralph and Kathy Ferrusi
Stormville ,NY

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