Clarence J. Moos

Moos, Clarence J Clarence Moos, went to eternal rest October 21, 2017. He lived a happy life. He was born at Seguin, KS on September 21, 1920, the son of Harry and Alvina Seifner Moos, and grew to an adult at Plainville KS. Clarence attended Plainville High School, Fort Hays College, the University of Nebraska, Creighton University and WSU. He proudly served with the Army during World War II and was stationed in England, France, Germany and Belgium, and participated in Operation Overlord. He was employed by Boeing, retiring after 37.5 years. He was a manager in industrial engineering and manufacturing research and development. He actively volunteered in both Boy and Girl Scouts and retired from the Civil Air Patrol after 30 years, with the rank Lieutenant Colonel. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the American Institute of Industrial Engineering. Clarence married Virginia Mull in 1941 and they were married for 70 years; she preceded him in death in 2011. Survivors include: daughters, Judy Moos (Bill) O'Leary, Lorie Moos (John) Angelo; grandchildren, Aaron (Leigh) O'Leary, Brian (Yvette) O'Leary, Ian (Brandi) O'Leary, Irina Angelo (Darin) Manlove and Tom (Emily) Angelo; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Liam O'Leary, Mariner, Zola and Mary O'Leary, Lilyen, Ellis and Ilima O'Leary, Shelby Bedard, Huxley and Morris Manlove, Abbie and Graham Angelo. He was also close to his nephew Harry (Sheryl-deceased) Moos, niece Carol Moos (Robert) Parker; and nephew, Brian (Lesa) Moos. A rosary will be said at 1 p.m. followed by a funeral mass at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017, both at St. Elizabeth Chapel at the Catholic Care Center, 6700 E. 45th St. N., with internment to follow at Ascension Cemetery, Wichita, KS. The family would to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to the many caregivers and staff of the Catholic Center for their friendship and loving care they gave their father over the years.