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Harriet Ann Moser

Houston, Texas

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HARRIET ANN MOSER, beloved wife of Elliot Moser, passed away on May 9, 2005, in Houston. Born in Detroit, Harriet attended Wayne [State] University and Eastman School of Music, before marrying Elliot in 1951 and relocating to Houston. Harriet was a naturally gifted pianist and a prolific...

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The children of Harriet Moser want to invite all her friends to the unveiling of her headstone on Sunday, July 23, at 12:00 at the Beth Yeshurun Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Moser home on 5059 Yarwell. We look forward to seeing you there.

Many years ago while teaching kindergarten, I was blessed to have the joy of teaching Harriet's two youngest children, and get to become especially acquainted with her.

Harriet was such a talented, special friend. Her devotion to her family was wonderful. Of course, her musical talent was great. She had such a warm, cheerful outlook.

I enjoyed our visits, and keeping up with all her family. We took great joy sharing our children and grandchildren's pictures...

Mom is so happy and colorful here!

Mom having a laugh with choir friends

I met Harriet around 20 years ago at a composition workshop at SMU in Dallas. We have corresponded ever since. As everyone knows, Harriet was a prolific composer and has sent me at least a hundred of her holiday songs. Her creativity and inventiveness have always been a source of great inspiration to me. I never failed to communicate this to her. She was also inspired by my work. Her expressions of love, warmth, and respect always spurred me on to greater heights. I loved and admired her....

Stewart Moser, son of Harriet and Elliot Moser also offered a great, touching and hunorous speech about our Mom at her funeral. Here's his speech:

My Mom is such a gentle sweet peace-loving affectionate and caring person, that she could never wish harm to anyone, including fierce mountain lions, convicted murderers, the enemy in military battles, or festering cockroaches.

Harmony is her legacy. And while it shows most obviously in the music she appreciates and...

Dear Moser Family,

It took me a long time to ever wonder if this has really happen still for today I break down knowing how it feels to lose such a wonderful person like Mrs. Moser she was a great-great person even though I have not known her that long. I would like to give to you all my deepest love for the lost of "MOM". She didn't tell you'll but we had that special bond to. Of course, I can call her mom to. So I would like to say to Mr. Moser(Dad) Nancy,Debbie,Louis,Becky,&...

Debbie, Thank you so much for sharing about your very special Mom at her Memorial Celebration tonight.

It is very easy to see her beautiful influence on your life. You are a living tribute to her memory.

I will always remember her during my prayers. Heäring of how she lived her life has made a strong, positive impact on mine.

What a gift! She makes me want to be a better human being....create more love and harmony....lead a more considerate and...

January, 2002, with Dad, Becky, Alex and Rachel