Gerald Andrew Moser's Obituary
Gerald Andrew Moser passed away surrounded by his family on Nov 16, 2017 at the age of 85. Gerald was born Oct 21, 1932 in Riverton, ID to Andrew Emral and Joan Holjeson Moser. As a child, Gerald earned his Eagle and saved his sister’s life. He graduated from Weber High, Weber State and U of U. Gerald met his wonderful wife Colleen while attending the same ward and high school and would later raise 7 children in Midvale, Utah where he served as Bishop, Stake Presidency member and Stake Patriarch. Gerald was a giant of a man with a spirit bigger than his body. Gerald worked 30+ years for Safeway, much of it as District Manager. Gerald has 27 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, sister Catherine (Blain), brother Eugene and daughter-in-law Judy (Ronald) Flamm Moser. He is survived by his wife: Edith Colleen, children: Linda (Jim) Freeman, Diane Moser, Brian (Bernice) Moser, Kevin (Jodene) Moser, Shauna (Brad) Thorpe, Ronald Moser, Richard (Tammy) Moser.
Friends may visit the family at the LDS Chapel at 12154 S. 3600 W., Riverton, UT on Tue, Nov 21 from 6 - 8pm and Wed, Nov 22, 9:30 – 10:30am at the same location. Funeral Service will follow at 11am. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery, 526 E. 2850 N., North Ogden at 3:30pm..
Gerald always wrote in his journal, loved to sing, fish with his kids and grandkids and always had a big smile for everyone. Gerald brightened this world with his wit and was always a joyful, kind, grateful, loving, patient, faithful, honest, hard-working and music-filled man.
At 6’5” he had an unstoppable basketball hook shot and always attended Scout Camp and Fathers and Sons with his sons and grandsons. He was a UTE through and through but would cheer for BYU and USU and you would often find him sporting around wearing his favorite Utes hat, an Aggie, Jazz or Buzz shirt and BYU pants at the same time.
Gerald loved his family and beautiful wife fiercely and would never pass up an opportunity to share his testimony and love of the gospel. Many have been forever influenced by his efforts to preach the gospel which included nearly daily emails to his children and grandchildren which contained inspired direction to each of us who received them.
Gerald served in the Jordan River Temple for many years as an ordinance worker. He left that service to serve with his wife, the care of his daughter Diane for which they have both done to this day.
Gerald was also very patriotic which he demonstrated by putting American Flags everywhere. You could find them in the garage, on the computer table, on his wheelchair, in his garden and one flying in the front yard. Gerald felt a deep responsibility to uphold the constitution and guard it against those forces that would threaten to tear it down.
If you have a photo or video of Gerald that you’d like to share with us you can do so here – we would love to see more memories of him. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Utah Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness at https://namiut.org/ in honor of his daughter Diane
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