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Herbert Henry "Herb" Moss obituary, Palm Desert, CA

Herbert Moss Obituary

Herbert Henry "Herb" Moss

Herbert Henry "Herb" Moss, 99, of Palm Desert, died on February 21, 2017 of natural causes. He was born in Kearny, New Jersey and educated in New Jersey and New York.

He resided in Palm Springs from 1982 until moving to Palm Desert in 2003.

His business career included 35 years of international executive positions, 28 of those years living and working overseas with Sterling Drug - Bayer Co., Johnson & Johnson, Avon Products and Max Factor. He retired from corporate life in 1976 and became a consultant until 1996, initially in Los Angeles, then in Palm Springs.

Herb was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Lauterbach Moss and his second wife Jean Lenkensdofer Norton Moss. He is survived by his wife Vera Coimbra Moss, his daughter Judith Helen Stockmayer and husband Ralph , his son Herbert "Skip" Moss and wife Nancy, his stepson Rafael Coimbra, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 2 nephews.

A memorial celebration of his life will be held at The Fountains at the Carlotta in Palm Desert on his birthday, March 17th. from 11 to 1pm. Memorial donations may be made to his favorite charity, The Resident Council at the Carlotta Scholarship Fund, 41-505 Carlotta Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92211.

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Published by The Desert Sun on Mar. 1, 2017.

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Ann Carter Brownrigg

December 17, 2022

A very kind man with warm personality. I used to work for him at Avon Cosmetics in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Regards to his wife, Jean.

Bob Rheingold and family

March 10, 2017

Not only was Herb my mentor for many years at Max Factor, he was a life long dear friend to me and my family. He will always be in our hearts, He will always be missed. We send our love to the ever patient and caring Vera.

Judy & Alan Holtby

March 3, 2017

Such a dear friend & gentleman, we are so grateful Herb was a very special part of our Holtby Family.. He will be missed by all of us although the memories of his many stories will live on in our hearts & bring us smiles always. Our love to our Dear Miss Vera & family.
Judy & Alan Holtby

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Doug and Marie Holtby

March 2, 2017

Herb was our great friend, mentor, surrogate Grampa to our kids. We miss him so much. So many dinners together, so many stories, so many years of memories. He will forever be in our hearts and in our thoughts.

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