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Forrest Moyer Obituary
Forrest William Moyer Jr., 79, Harrisburg, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at home, surrounded by family.
Born May 14, 1930, in Reading, he was a son of Forrest and Helen (Ecks) Moyer Sr.
Known as "Diz" since his high school days, he was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War in Dover, Del.
Mr. Moyer was an extrusion and plastics engineer at Polymer Corporation, Reading, and AMP Inc., Harrisburg. He retired in 1989.
Diz was a loyal and devoted man to youth athletics in Reading. He coached Legion baseball for Pulaski Post 929 and the Jackson Demos. of the City, County Colt League.
He was co-founder of the Rising Sun Athletic Association and was its charter president.
Upon moving to Harrisburg, he co-founded the Paxton Pioneers Athletic Association, coaching football and Legion baseball. He also coached Penn Gardens baseball, capturing two Haps Boyer Central Penn Midget Baseball titles.
Forrest enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Hillside Rod and Gun Club, Ivy Leaf Association, Reading. He was in his glory when fishing the Pine Creek and spending time at The Oaks Camp in Tioga County.
He was a member of the Penn Gardens Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. His enjoyment of life and dedication to the community will serve as a role model for all who knew him.
On Jan. 19, 1952, in Reading, he wed the former Dorothy E. Uliasz, who survives, along with two sons, Jeffrey M. Moyer and Gregory M. Moyer, and wife, Janet, all of Harrisburg; two daughters, Beth M. Warfel, and husband, Michael, Lancaster; and Alison M. Hiester, widow of Jeffrey Hiester, Reading; five grandchildren: Jessica, Kevin and Jillian Moyer; and Jenna and Jaclyn Hiester; a sister, Freida F. McDevitt, and husband, David, Reading; and a sister-in-law, Shirley (Albert) Moyer, Reading.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert A. Moyer.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday in St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, 2848 Herr St., Harrisburg, with the Rev. Daniel F.X. Powell officiating. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening in Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home Inc., 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, and in the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of funeral mass.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the New Church Building Fund, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church at the above address.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Charley Neiman
November 17, 2009
Dear Dottie & family,
Sincere condolances on your loss of Diz. We go back a long way- when we were team mates on many Hillside baseball teams and of course you and I graduated from Central in the same year. Diz will be sadly missed by all especially if there is another Hillside reunion.Charley Neiman
November 10, 2009
To Dot & the entire Moyer Family,
Diz was a great man, between Diz and my Pop, many kids were taught the proper way and attitude to play baseball. Diz was so instrumental in my life. I have never forgotten the values he instilled in us as young kids. I will always keep Diz and your Family in my prayers.
Larry Sacco Jr
November 9, 2009
To the Moyer Family:
We will truelly miss Forrest. He was one of our #1 members at the Friendshi Center. Everyone sends their thoughts and prayers. We will always love him and never forget him!
The Friendship Center Staff
November 9, 2009
Dottie: We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember the fun time he had at our pizza party. Diz was a good husband, father, and person. He will surely be sadly missed.
Kathy & Wesley Carl
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Kevin Howard
November 9, 2009
To the entire Moyer Family, it has certainly been a very long time, and this is the kind of news you do not like to hear. I also had the pleasure of playing football and baseball for Rising Sun AA back in the day. I was also your paperboy for many, many years and not to mention friends and going to school with you guys. Ironically, friends of our family live in your house here. It brings back old times passing by growing up. I just learned by reading this obituary that Alison is a neighbor of ours and our kids go to school together, small world and never knew. This guy was a great man to look up to as a kid. Again, my deepest condolences to you all.
November 8, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies. It was a joy to be a co-founder of Paxton Athletics with Diz and to be one of his assistants of his teams.
Jack & Evelyn Branyan and Family
Dave Gehr
November 8, 2009
Diz,myself and his cousin Rick Ecks were fishing the pine creek. I was north,Rick was south and Diz was in the middle. Rick and I heard 'fish on' three times, The look and the big smile said it all. He was the Man!
Fish on buddy, we will miss you.
Bob Care
November 8, 2009
Diz was not only my 2nd cousin, he was my first and best baseball coach while playing for him in the City-County Colt League. He also coached me in football while playing for the Rising Sun Sunners. He was always a happy and joking kind of guy. He coined my nickname of BBC (Big Bob Care) back in the day. I truly feel blessed to have been around him and his wonderful family as there are many wonderful memories that I will cherish. My wife, Cheryl, mother, Elsie Care (Diz's 1st cousin)and my children want to express our deepest sympathies and will keep Dot and the kids in our prayers.
Kay Hoffman-Micola
November 8, 2009
I will miss the laughs we used to have with Forrest at the Knights. He was always so pleasant and eager to reminice of past experiences and humourous circumstances whether it be the pranks and "funnies" of the "Polar Bear Club" or of the Knights. You could always count on having a good time and alot of belly laughs when Forrest was in your presense. We will all truly miss him but are grateful for knowing him and the friendship he brought to each of us.
Alison Hiester
November 8, 2009
Here are a few quotes that make me think of my dad:"Because I have lived life, I shall have no sorrow to die."(Burr) "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." (Abe Lincoln) "Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."(Proust) "I love you, Dad." (Alison)
Allen Fake
November 8, 2009
To the whole Moyer family, I had the pleasure or playing for Diz as a young guy in Rising Sun football & baseball. I learned a lot from him. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Craig Hawthorne
November 8, 2009
I always enjoyed being in the company of Diz. He constantly displayed such a positive energy of friendship to all those he knew and met. We'll all miss him a lot.
chris swavely
November 8, 2009
DIZ MOYER was the beat camp captain and will never be replaced and never be forgotten, he was a great fishermen, we will miss you up at camp
Barb Guthier
November 8, 2009
I have wonderful memories of my cousin, Diz, and the happy times we shared. He brought joy into the lives of everyone who knew him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Love, Cousin Barb
November 8, 2009
Dottie and Family, I cannot find the words to say to you and your family. It seems only yesterday you and Diz were down here consoling me about Chet. Now Diz, Perrot, Ron, Hoot, Red and Chet are all together having a cold one. God Bless you Dottie and I am here if you need me. Luv ya Ruthie
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