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1945
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2022
John Moses Obituary
Ocala, FL — On Friday, April 22, 2022, John Herbert Moses of Ocala, FL, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 77 in Gainesville, FL. John was born on January 27, 1945, in Plymouth, NH. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Natalie (Walker), and two daughters, Kelly Moses Pease of Redmond, WA and Leslie Moses of Bradford, NH. He is also survived by his grandson, Colby Pease of Redmond, WA, and sons-in-law Glenn Pease and Steven Endres. John was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and Herbert Moses of Rumney, NH, and his younger sister Ruth Ann Bates also of Rumney, NH.
After graduating from Plymouth High School, John went on to earn his Bachelor and Master of Education degrees at Plymouth State College in NH. In 1967 John began his career at Mascoma High School in Canaan, NH, as a business educator. John's career spanned over 40 years and he served the communities of Canaan, Enfield, Lebanon, and Grantham in various roles including teacher, assistant principal, principal, and Superintendent of Schools. As a driver education teacher he taught many teens, including his daughters, to navigate the roads of NH.
John retired in 2007 and moved to Ocala, FL, where he had more time to pursue his favorite leisure activities: golf, cycling, kayaking, dancing, and gardening. He continued to travel back North to complete hiking the forty-eight 4,000 footers and portions of the Appalachian Trail. John loved to travel and spend time with family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held for close family and friends this summer in Rumney, NH.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Moses
Jean Patten
April 27, 2023
I appreciate everyday what skills John provided me with when I was in high school. Great teacher !
Beatrice Wadleigh
July 30, 2022
My hear goes out to you. John was a sweet and loving man.
Vicky L. Covert Sousa
July 13, 2022
I'm so sorry for the passing of Mr. Moses. I had him in high school for business classes and drivers Ed. The stories I could share!! He was a very kind and compassionate man. He helped me more than he knew. I still have letters that he shared with me about to reach for the stars as he would always tell me in his beautiful penmanship. So glad that you Mrs. Moses had the opportunity to enjoy retirement with him. He was one in a million! God Bless you and your families. Fly High Mr. Moses!
Andy Dunn
June 10, 2022
Natalie, Kelly, Leslie, and extended Moses Family,
I´m so very sorry for your loss of John....such a wonderful, gentle, and fun man. I´m proud to say I´ve known John, and the Moses family my entire life as a family friend, and former student. He devoted his life to education, which is a profession that is dedicated to the service of others, and making a lifelong difference for the students under his care.....which he did amazingly well, and with humility.
John taught me to type, and drive a car, both critical life skills, and he made learning those skills fun, like a great teacher does. Without those skill´s I´d still be living at home, typing with one finger....not a very enticing job applicant these days.
As John´s typing student, my typewriter started smoking one day (totally not because I was a fast typist). I raised my hand "Um, Mr. Moses, my typewriter is smoking"....he walked over and asked "Do you think it´s old enough?" ....I so loved his dry humor... we both looked at that old Mascoma High-school typewriter and agreed "Yes, it´s probably old enough `to smoke´" we both laughed, and he moved me to a non-smoking typewriter to finish my lesson.
A great man, who will be dearly missed. Rest in peace John Moses.
-Andy Dunn, DVM
Julie Smith Salvail
May 11, 2022
Natalie, Kelly, and Leslie,
I was saddened to hear that "Mr. Moses" had passed away.
I have gone down memory lane remembering him as my bookkeeping and driver's ed teacher at Mascoma. He was always kind and encouraging to me. I was pretty quiet back in those days.
I remember him picking me up to babysit his girls. He trusted me to take Kelly to see The Muppet Movie right after I graduated in '79. We sure laughed at Kermit's long legs when he pedaled a bicycle! Kelly did say her mom had questioned him about my driving skills. Later, Leslie was the flower girl in my wedding.
He was our tax preparer for many years. I just looked at his signature on one of those old returns. It was as neat as always!
I remember seeing you at LLBean years ago after I had gotten my first kayak. I was concerned about being able to get back in it if I fell out in deep water. Mr. Moses told me that would probably never happen-- and all these years later, it hasn't!
I am happy to read, Natalie, that you had years of active adventures during retirement in Florida. I am sure there are many fun and happy memories to recall. I hope they comfort you.
Julie
Canaan, NH
Tina Durgin
May 5, 2022
Natalie and family
I am so sorry for your loss!
I was and am very fond of the Moses family as I named my daughter after you Natalie! You were and are my most influential teacher ever!
Please hold fast to the memories you share!
Hugs
Tina Durgin
Stella & Joe Butterfield
May 4, 2022
Natalie, Kelly and Leslie,
We were so very sorry to hear of John's death. I have fond memories of working with John when he was Superintendent for Mascoma School District. He had a great sense of humor and was a very caring person. Joe and I are so sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories and keep them close to heart. Please know that you and your family have many friends thinking about you here in NH. He will be missed dearly. Our deepest sympathy.
Dolores Crate Struckhoff
May 4, 2022
Mr. Moses, even after 50+ years from being a student of his, I can't bring myself to call him John. He has always stood out as my best teacher in high school at Mascoma. I had him for some of my business related classes and he was always so supportive of me and my ideas. I went on to Champlain College and later ended up with a job at a multinational company and jobs in the nonprofit sector. His confidence during my high school days made all the difference in my career. He had a heart of gold and treated everyone with so much respect. He was really a genuine soul. My condolences to his family.
Susan Frost
May 4, 2022
Natalie, Kelly and Leslie, I offer my condolences on John's passing. He was a great leader as Supt. of the SAU. Your family has been an asset to the Upper Valley. I appreciate all of you.
Susan Frost
Jerry E Durant
May 3, 2022
My deepest condolences to his family. Mr. Moses was my business teacher (bookkeeping and typing) in high school (grad. 71). Later in life when I returned to NH, and he was Principal, he invited me to give the awarding speech for the National Honor Society. He will be missed but his legacy lives on each of us he taught.
Linda Wilkinson
May 3, 2022
Leslie and Family -- So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Fred C. Grudak
May 3, 2022
So sad to hear, my deepest condolences to family and friends. An excellent teacher with patience and a sense of humor. Had him in classes and Drivers Education. Graduated in '75.
Pamela Dyer
May 3, 2022
He was a great teacher, friend to his students encouraged them to reach for the star´s.He was always active in the community he lived.
He will be missed
Lifting his family in prayers for peace and comfort
Nan Parsons
May 3, 2022
John help me through my first year as a principal with kindness, generosity of his time, and a great deal of humor. You will be missed, John
Robert and Cindy Bissonnette
May 3, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss, John was a wonderful man. He will be sorely missed by many, but what wonderful memories you have to look back on. Also, a great tax man!!
Cindy (Bliven) Phillips
May 3, 2022
I remember being in the 6th grade in Enfield Elementary. Mr. Moses had called me to his office. I was so afraid I had done something wrong! It turned out that he wanted me to go before the school board to speak about the Reading Is Fundamental program. I loved to read and felt honored to be asked. Because Mr. Moses asked me to address that board, I had a belief in standing up for things I have felt passionate about: Head Start, teen parenting, poverty, and dementia are just a few. I have stood before leaders at local, state, and federal leaders to share parts of my story on why programs are needed to address these topics. I have been blessed to advocate in a variety of ways: print, radio, television and I even took my then 9 year old son to the Mall in Washington DC to "Stand for Children".
I´m thankful to Mr. Moses for that first opportunity. Even though it was more than 40 years ago, it was a tiny seed planted in my heart that bore much fruit.
My sincerest thoughts and prayers go to his family during this time.
Diane Adam
May 3, 2022
Natalie, Kelly, and Leslie, I am so sorry to hear about John´s passing. He was such a kind, gentle man who truly valued education and the teachers and children in our district. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn (Durgin) Gallop
May 3, 2022
To the Moses family: My sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Moses. He was my Business teaching in high school (grad. 1983). Mrs. Moses you were my 4th grade teacher. My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. My prayers go oout to you as well. Peace be with you.
Jean and Steve Patten
May 3, 2022
To the family of John, He was a great person and teacher ! I learned alot of skills in his typing and business classes and was able to carry them with me to many work places including helping to run our own business. May your memories keep you strong. He was a great person and we know he will be missed.
Nathan Mulherin - Rumney, NH
May 3, 2022
I remember Mr. Moses well. One of the most valuable classes I ever took was his bookkeeping class. He taught the basic but important financial tools - stuff like how to write a check, and balance your checkbook, how to formulate a budget, and how to track debits and credits. I still use and appreciate what I learned from him over 50 years ago. I never saw him again after I graduated from Mascoma HS in 1970, despite the fact that I've lived in Rumney since 1985. I always hoped that I see him again to say thanks. I won't forget him. He certainly was a gentleman. To his family and friends, I extend my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Robert Alves
May 3, 2022
We shared many pleasant miles together on the Appalachian Trail. My heartfelt sympathy to those he loved.
John and Alice Clough
May 3, 2022
Deeply sorry for your loss. We had some great times skiing with John! A great family. John had a great sense of humor and was always smiling. RIP
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