Gary Lee Moses

Gary Lee Moses, 69, of East Wenatchee, WA, passed away on Friday 24 February, 2012 at his East Wenatchee home where his family had gathered to be with him. Gary was born 23 July, 1942 at Wapato, WA to Loyal Eugene (Richard) Moses and Doris Marie Scott. Gary spent his childhood on the family ranch near Ellensburg, WA running with the cattle, fishing, hunting and enjoying outdoor life as only a young boy could. Gary moved to the Wenatchee Valley in 1958 where he graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1961. After briefly attending Wenatchee junior college, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1963 and became an Air Traffic Controller. He served in multiple overseas locations including two tours of the Vietnam War. Gary married Valeri Marcine Adamson of Kennewick WA on 10 Nov, 1966. Gary and family spent several years moving with the Air Force until 1971 when he took a civilian position with the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. Gary loved the aviation community, and returned with his family to the Wenatchee Valley in October of 1975 to work at the Flight Service station at Pangborn Memorial Airport. He was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many Church and scouting positions. He was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed reading, history, and spending time with his family. Gary retired from the FAA in 1995 and worked for Executive Flight for the next 10 years serving emergency medical and life-saving organ transplant flights from the Wenatchee Valley. Gary is survived by his sisters Barbara & Chris Hatanaka (Yuba City,CA), Kathy & William Stamp (Vancouver,WA); His wife Valeri, sons Hunter K. & Joanna (Austin,TX), Landon J. (East Wenatchee,WA), Sterling A. & Jennifer (Rexburg,ID), Loyal A. & Eileen (Snohomish,WA); daughters Heather M. & James Winters (Southington,CT), Hilary A. & Josh Kiernen (Moses Lake,WA); and 16 grandchildren. Memorial Services for Gary will be held on Wednesday 29 February 2012 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 667 10th St., East Wenatchee. A viewing will be held before the services at 10am, also at the church. Online condolences can be left at www.heritagememorialchapel.com Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Gary Lee Moses

July 23, 1942 - February 24, 2012