Florence Eileen Moses

MOSES (Hoose) Florence Eileen (Hoose) Moses, passed away on July 27, 2007, at the Forum at Knightsbridge. She was born August 31, 1913, to Lloyd A. Hoose and Esther (Maher) Hoose in Cleveland, Ohio. She spent part of her childhood in Miami, Florida, where she lived through the great hurricane of 1926. She and her family survived the Great Depression as she progressed academically through Shaw High School and then nursing school where she obtained a degree as a registered nurse from Cleveland Glenville Hospital. During her nurses training, she worked at the famed Chicago Cook County Hospital. She met Jacob Moses, M.D., her husband of 63 years, during his internship in Cleveland, Ohio. She supported him personally and professionally throughout a medical career that spanned seven decades. Jacob and Florence moved to Columbus and were residents since 1945. They were supportive of The Ohio State University and religiously attended football and basketball games and concerts for over 50 years. Florence was predeceased by her husband Jacob, an infant son Stephen Moses, grandson Steven Moses and a brother James Hoose. Florence is survived by her 6 children, Robert P. (Gayle) Moses, Dr. James L. (Cynthia) Moses, John C. (Rosemarie) Moses, Michael A. Moses, Mary Anne (Curtis Andrew) Hicks, and Charles R. (Ann) Moses. She has 17 grandchildren; and is also survived by her brothers, Richard A. (Betty) Hoose and William (Ruby) Hoose; as well as her sister, Mary (James) Cosgriff. She has many, many nieces and nephews; and many friends who she developed through her personal and professional activities. She was a member of many medical women's organizations. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory, St. Christopher, and since 1963, St. Andrew Parish. Friends may call Sunday 3-7 p.m. at THE JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Avenue, with a Prayer Service at 6:45 p.m. Funeral Mass 1 p.m., Monday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1899 McCoy Road at Reed Road. Rev. Fr. Michael B. Watson, Celebrant and Rev. Msgr. Kenneth E. Grimes, Concelebrant. Burial, St. Joseph Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all of the Forum Health Center staff and the staffs of HomeReach Hospice and Comfort Keepers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Jacob and Florence Moses Fund, c/o The Columbus Foundation, to support community assistance programs, 1234 E. Broad St., Columbus 43205 or The Ohio Health Foundation (HomeReach Hospice), 3724-G Olentangy River Rd., Columbus 43214. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"