Gary Lee Moses
Gary Lee Moses
Gary Lee Moses
1942-2024
Gary Lee Moses, son of Charles Leslie Moses and Faye (Younger) Moses, was born in Maryville, Missouri, on December 19, 1942. He grew up in Elmo, Missouri and attended school there, graduating with the class of 1960. On October 29, 1962, Gary was united in marriage to Lola Lu Lemert at the Methodist Church in Bedford, Iowa. This union was blessed with three children, Nicki, Mark and Damian.
Gary worked construction for a short time and then began delivering for Butter Nut Bread, which was later known as Old Home. On his days off and spare time, Gary also had a side business of commercial and residential painting. After over thirty years of running the delivery routes, Gary retired in 1993. In his retirement, Gary continued to take painting jobs. He was well known for his skills and abilities, completing many jobs throughout the county. Gary took immense pride in his work and in providing for his family, embodying integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what was right.
Gary had many friends and those he called his buddies. They helped him with painting jobs but would also spend time playing cards. Gary enjoyed those friends and all the memories they made, especially times spent with loved ones at Toad Holler alongside Uncle Dennis and Travis. Gary also loved being outdoors and spent lots of time in the timber chopping wood. His labors heated his home and created a warm inviting environment, often a gathering spot for poker nights and watching fights. Together they all shared his enthusiasm for sports, cheering on teams like the Chiefs, Huskers, Cyclones and more recently, the Indiana Fever.
Gary’s quick wit and memorable one-liners, like ‘everything is a deal,” added to his charm. Gary was known for his unwavering love and generosity and will be remembered for his infectious laugh and the joy he brought to everyone around him. The memories we created during these times, particularly in the last couple of months, will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
A devoted father and grandfather, Gary would drop everything to help his loved ones, always giving selflessly – whether it was the last dollar in his wallet or the shirt off his back. He enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and spending as much time as possible with them.
Gary worked tirelessly until his diagnosis of cancer in August of 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lola, father and mother-in-law Charles and Nellie Lemert, brothers, John Moses and Jim (Barbara) Moses and grandchildren, Chase Charles Creed Butler and Lola Rowe Moses.
Left to carry on Gary’s legacy are his children, Nicki Butler (special friend Wes Picard), Palo Pinto, Texas, Mark (Mandy) Moses, Clive, Iowa and Damian (Rhea) Moses, Blue Springs, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Caleb, Kylie, Kaitlyn, McKenna, Eli, Griffin, Brae and Kade; sister, Cheryl (Dennis) Pierson of Maryville; sister-in-law Jan Moses of Clarinda; brother-in-law Paul (Jan) Lemert of Pittsburgh, Kansas; Millie Allen; along with many extended relatives and a host of friends.
Graveside Services were held Friday, November 22, 2024 at Clarinda Cemetery.
Gary’s legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. While we will forever miss Gary, Pops, The Bear, Doc, Holy Moses, G-MO, Peepa, and Pappa Mo, we find comfort in knowing that his love will always be with us. Until we meet again, we love you.
