3/27/2013
Elton G. Moshier, 87, of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA, died March 27, 2013 at his residence. Born in New Bremen, NY, he was the son of the late Aaron E. and Fannie Gingerich Moshier. He was the husband of Rosa Yoder Moshier for 58 years. He graduated from Eastern Mennonite University and earned a master’s of education at Temple University. He taught economics and social studies at Lancaster Mennonite High School from 1952 to 1982. He was a member of East Chestnut St. Mennonite Church. Throughout his life, he was involved in a variety of ministries within the Mennonite church, both here in the United States and Central America. He and his wife enjoyed nature and spent a number of years traveling and camping in their RV. He enjoyed photography and bird watching. He held a stand at Central Market where he sold New York Maple Syrup from his hometown in Lewis County, NY. He enjoyed telling the story of the maple syrup process. Besides his wife, he is survived by brothers, Arnold (Maietta Lehman), Ed and three nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held for Elton on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S. Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA at 11:00 AM. Friends may call Monday 10-11:00 AM at the chapel. Please omit flowers; contributions may be made to MCC, PO Box 500, 21 S. 12th Street, Akron, PA 17501. FurmanFuneralHome.com