More detail on this person: Mosher, David Lee
83, of Peoria, AZ passed away on 5/13/2013.
Retired LTC US Army, he served 21 years retiring
in 1974. His duty included one tour in Korea
(1955) and two tours in Vietnam (1966, 1970). He
was a Master Aviator and a Commanding Officer of
the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion of the 1st
Cav Division. His career also included being
assigned Aide de Camp for General Paul Freeman.
He was a recipient of the National Defense Service
Medal, Master Aviator Badge, Army Commendation
Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Legion of
Merit. Born and raised in South Sioux City, NE, he
was a graduate of The University of Nebraska
(1952) and later received his Master's degree
(from all places) The University of Oklahoma.
Following his military career he enjoyed positions
in healthcare, city management, and as a business
owner before retiring again in Peoria, AZ. He was
predeceased by two lovely wives, Darlene Cloud
Mosher died Dec 1982, and Eunice Falconer
Mosher died Dec 2012. He is survived by his two
sons, David Mosher, NYC and Dennis Mosher
Phoenix, AZ. Also Grandfather to Wesley, Whitney,
Kellyn, Adrianna, Payson, and Austin and great
grandfather to six. David will have a full
Military Honors ceremony on Friday June 7th at
11am at the National Memorial Cemetery of
Arizona, any and all are welcome. With a small
gathering after at Dennis' home. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in his name to the
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's
research. www.michaeljfox.org
Published in The Arizona Republic on May 26, 2013
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