Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Verna

Verna Anne Moshier died November 30th, 2008 from a short illness. She was born on August 10th, 1920 in Joesport. She was in the Women’s Army Corps from 1942 – 1945. She attended Carson College where she received a B. A. (bachelors in arts). She attended Riverdale University where she received a M.Ed. (masters in education) She was an English and History teacher. She taught 7th through 9th grade. For many years she conducted summer tours of Europe for school students. She was also the advisor for the Ilksford School yearbook. She was in the Booster Club and a library volunteer. The Ilksford Middle School Auditorium was named after her in her honor upon her retirement from the school in 1985. She survives by her sister, Lois Ellen Moshier, and Irma May Moshier, four nieces and two nephews. The service is going to be held in the Verna Moshier Auditorium at Ilksford Middle School Dec. 4th at 1:00. The burial will take place in the National Cemetery following memorial service.

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