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H. Moses Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Dr. H. Weston Moses, a founding partner of Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants of Springfield, died on Sunday, April 15, 2007, at the age of 62 from pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Moses was born in San Antonio on April 7, 1945, to Walter Raleigh and Mae Beth Moses. He grew up in Texas and northern Virginia and was educated at Annandale High School, Annandale, Va., and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry in 1967 and an M.D. in 1971. He went on to Yale University in New Haven, Conn., for his internship and medical residency. He served as a U.S. medical officer in Hawaii from 1972 to 75 and later went to the University of Rochester for a cardiology fellowship and faculty teaching position.
In 1981 he came to Springfield to join a new cardiology practice that grew into Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants. His dedication to medicine and patient care was instrumental in helping to bring state-of-the-art cardiology to Springfield and central Illinois. He was widely recognized as an outstanding clinician, cardiology consultant, teacher and clinical researcher. He continued with Prairie Cardiovascular until his retirement from medical practice in 2006. He also served on the faculty of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. In addition, he was extremely active in service to the medical community, and in 1990 he received a Laureate Award from the American College of Physicians, Illinois Chapter. He was particularly honored to be chosen as Teacher of the Year by the SIU Family Medicine Residency Program in 2002.
He accumulated several research awards and grants and had more than 25 publications in the medical literature. He was the primary author of the book, A Practical Guide to Cardiac Pacing, and recently completed revisions for the sixth edition.
He enjoyed skiing, hiking and rock climbing in the Teton Mountains with family and friends. He also was a voracious reader and a crossword puzzle fan. He remained actively connected to his extended family, including aunts, uncles and cousins in Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Raleigh and Mae Beth Moses.
In addition to his wife, Kit Malley, he is survived by three children from his first marriage to Patricia McGovern, Ann, Weston and Amy Moses; two stepdaughters, Lee and Jill Lowthian; and two grandchildren, Lily and Kate Hulsman.
He also is survived by his siblings, Raleigh Moses of Oak Hill, Va., Anna Kay France of Buffalo, N.Y., Elizabeth Dent of Modesto, Calif., Florence Cadogan of Springfield, Va., and Fred Moses of Fayette, Ala.; as well as one uncle; three nieces; one nephew; and numerous cousins.
A Celebration of Life for Dr. Moses will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at 3:30 p.m., at the James T. Dove Conference Center located in the Prairie Heart Institute Building at St. John's Hospital. The Conference Center is unable to accommodate floral arrangements. Donations may be made instead to Prairie Education and Research Cooperative (PERC), 326 N. Seventh St., Springfield, IL 62701, or to the American Heart Association.
Cremation accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
The family of Dr. H. Weston Moses is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St.
Please visit the online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com and offer your condolence.
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Larry Plummer
May 8, 2007
I have been away and I was saddened to find about Wes`s death. I worked with Wes as an ER doctor in the early days of Prarie in Litchfield.Truly a wonderful person and a top notch doctor. My condolences to his family and friends. Larry Plummer DO
Matt and Mindy Reeter
May 4, 2007
What a great man and a great Doctor. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Kerry and Jason Sondgeroth
April 29, 2007
Kit-My dad shared the news with me this weekend. I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family.
Gene Smalley
April 28, 2007
To Kit and Family: To me, Wes Moses was a man who was able to make frieds with everyone. I remember our families having dinner together at a small resturant in Ferndale, CA in 2006. He entertained us all with his stories and knowledge. He will truly be missed by all who knew, loved and respected him.
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David Tyler
April 25, 2007
Dr.Moses was there when I was having a heart attack at St. Johns in 1996. He said Hello my name is Dr. Moses, you are having a heart attack, I will see what I can do for you. He saved me and has been my cardiologist for ten years. My family and I are gracious for his life saving work. We wish our deapest symphany to the family. We will miss him greatly. The David Tyler family
Alan Friedberg
April 23, 2007
Ann, Wes, and family,
Your dad's high school classmate, college roommate, and medical school classmate, Buddy Trent, called me today to tell me what happened. I'm so sorry. Homer W. was a great friend for four years in college and after. We lived in the same first-year dormitory and close to each other on the Lawn our last year. We haven't seen him since you, Wes, were in school here in Boulder, and he bought some highly-prized Big Dog clothing for Amy. You won't remember, but we saw you guys in Hawaii when Jean met me there for R&R from Vietnam.
Your dad was a special person, one of the smartest, funniest, and kindest I've ever known. I know his passing is a tremendous loss for you and your family. We loved him and we'll miss him too.
Please give our best to your mom.
Alan and Jean Friedberg
Kathy & Mac McClelland
April 21, 2007
I had the privilege of working with Dr.Moses in the ICU and Cardiac Cath Lab at St.Johns Hospital. He was kind, compassionate and a pleasure to work with. He always treated staff with respect and understanding. He was an extraordinary influence on the people he worked with his patients and their families. He will be missed by all.
Judy Lott
April 21, 2007
I am so saddened by the death of Dr. Moses. In the original days of Prairie Cardiology, Drs. Dove, Taylor, Michael and Moses set the standard for caring physicians. I had the privilege of working in administration at Humana Hospital at that time. Patients were given personal care and treatment far above and beyond what most were used to..
Dr. Moses was a friend and truly cared about the people he treated. It was such a privilege to have watched him work as a young man and throughout his career.
My prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. A life too short but he leaves a large legacy for young physicians, that many will emulate his caring touch.
Babs McMakin
April 21, 2007
May the Memories You Share Live in Your Hearts Forever!
Tara and Mike McVary
April 21, 2007
Our thought and prayers are with you.
Chris Peterson
April 20, 2007
On behalf of all my colleagues at Pfizer, Inc., please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Dr. Moses. He taught us all a lot, and was a very generous man.
God bless him.
Chris Peterson
Pfizer, Inc.
Jennifer Miller
April 20, 2007
It's wonderful to have known such an outstanding doctor, such a compassionate, kind, person. Dr Moses was all of these and more. He touched so many people's lives, in the care he gave to his pt's and families, and the knowledge and wisdom he shared with his colleagues and co-workers. He will be greatly missed, and fondly remembered. My deepest condolences go out to Dr. Moses' family.
God Bless
Jennifer Miller (from the cardiovascular dept. at St John's)
terry Shuey
April 20, 2007
My deepest sympathy for the family of Dr. Moses. A very kind,caring man. A great teacher.
Kurt R. DeWeese
April 20, 2007
We are extremely grateful for the support that Dr. Moses provided on behalf of his family and as a friend of the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Springfield, Illinois.
Diana and I extend our deepest sympathy to Dr. Moses' extended family.
Tanya Kenworth
April 20, 2007
I have worked with Dr. Moses since 1993. He was a very kind and generous man. He volunteered to cover Call whenever needed which was a tremendous help to me in doing the Call schedule. He always told me to consider the requests of our newer partners before his. He was such a thoughtful and considerate person. I had the pleasure of working with him when he wrote his screenplay back in the 90's. In typing his screenplay I really found his wonderful sense of humor. My deepest sympathies are with the entire Moses family.
Kathie Bennett - Hart
April 20, 2007
Dr. Moses was a great man. He was always so kind and appreceative of the staff in the ICU at St. Johns.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
nicola chiaradonna
April 20, 2007
with deepest sympathy to the family Of Weston Moses.
Wanda Hantla
April 19, 2007
My sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Dr. Moses. When my doctor told me I need a cardiologist my cousin referred me to Dr. Moses. I was scared to death
but Dr. Moses was the most kind,
caring and calming person I had ever
met. When he told me two years later I needed surgery I was scared
to death again. And again, he had
such a calming affect and when he
told me everything would be all right I believed him. I could have
never made it through the surgery if
it had not been for him. He was a
wonderful man and one that God felt
He needed with Him now. My prayers
are with you all.
Joan Latshaw
April 19, 2007
Kit
I am sorry for your loss. If I can help please let me know.
Janet George
April 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Dr. Moses will be greatly missed. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Iris Lugo
April 19, 2007
Kit
Please accept my deepet sympathies. If I can be of any assistance, don't hesitant to let me know.
karen barrow
April 19, 2007
a great and respected man by all
Rick & Vicky Scoggins
April 18, 2007
We would like to send our condolences out to all of Dr. Moses’ immediate family, close friends, co-workers.
Rest in Peace
Mary Lynn Reid
April 18, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Moses from 1982, to 1999. He was very dedicated to his patients, families, and office staff at PCCL. He was a friend, and mentor, and always there for each and every person that crossed his path.
I express my sincere condolences to your Family, Dr. Moses, and know that God is with all of you. May your spirit forever live in our hearts.
Yvonne Noble, RN
April 18, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Dr. W. Moses,
I had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Dr. Moses in various units at St. John's Hospital - including the cardiac units and cath lab. I remember him as a respectable physician but MOST of all...a respectable and compassionate person.
Mike Davis
April 18, 2007
Kit,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Although I never had the opportunity to meet Wes, I can see from his obituary that he was a very talented and loving man. Take care , Kit.
With Love,
Sandra Sanders
April 18, 2007
Dr. Moses was my husband's cardiologist for 18 years. He was the best. My husband wouldn't be alive today if not for Dr. Moses. He will be missed.
Alice Hanson
April 18, 2007
My condolences to Wes' family. I worked with him in the '80s and '90s and fondly remember him for being very generous and down to earth.
Ashley King
April 18, 2007
From the nurses on 5 Cardiac at St. John's Hospital, we send our heart felt sympathy out to Dr. Moses' family. Dr. Moses was a very kind and good hearted physician and he will be greatly missed.
Ann HART
April 18, 2007
The entire Hart family is saddened by your loss. Wes was a good man who so very many respected. We extend our sympathies to the whole family.
Ann, Dick, Evan, Julie and Jay Hart
Stephen and Peggy Epley
April 18, 2007
Dr. Moses was our family cardiologist. He was instrumental in prolonging the life of my father after his heart attack and eventually treated both myself and my husband. He was so reassuring regarding our conditions and always told us "to have fun and enjoy life." He was a very admirable gentleman and we want to express our condolences to his family.
Richard, Janice, and family Syverson
April 18, 2007
Our sympathy in the passing of Dr. Moses, former neighbor, friend, and personal cardiologist.
Nonny Moscardelli
April 18, 2007
Wes,
You started your career in Spfld. when I graduated from Radiology school. Your patience and knowledge taught all of us so much in the field. You always spoke highly of us and the practice itself. You gave us pride in our job and ourselves. Your dedication shined upon us all. I will miss seeing you in the halls of St. Johns Hospital but I know you will be watching us all. May god keep you and your family in his loving arms. You will always be in my prayers.
Nonny
Teresa Lovell
April 18, 2007
I worked with Dr. Moses and he was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Penni Matticks
April 18, 2007
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Moses.
He was my father's cardiologist for many years. Both his medical expertise as well as his kindness and willingness to talk to my father as well as my family about my father's illness were always greatly appreciated.
We all held him in the highest regard.
Dee Niewojna
April 18, 2007
I am so sorry for you loss. He was such a kind man and was so good to my husband, John Niewojna. He did surgery on him and was so cordial to both of us when we saw him. My husband died 2 yrs ago today and always talked about him. He always kiddingly called him "Holy Moses" and the doctor would kid him right back. He was a wonderful man.
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