Beatrice Belle Nelson - July 16, 1925 - February 6, 2009

Gloria- Please post my mom's obituary on the RHS site. She was very active in NCO Wives Club and bowling leagues @ Randolph AFB and may be remembered by some of our alumni families. Last Christmas was her last , now she celebrates eternally! -Pat Nelson Hansard '66 pathansard@hotmail.com

Beatrice Belle Nelson, age 83, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, entered into Heaven on February 6, 2009. As scripture says, (Luke 23:43) “This day you shall be with me in Paradise…” this unexpected angel knew the moment she closed her eyes to step out of her family’s arms here on earth she would open them in the next moment and walk into the loving arms of Jesus, and family and friends who had gone before her. Beatrice was born on July 16, 1925 in Prairie Township, Ohio, to Frederick Raymond and Anna May Bruce. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved keeping in touch with her family and friends on the telephone and reminding them how well the Ohio State Buckeyes played football. She enjoyed bowling and was an avid Pinochle player. She treasured the friendships she made while she was active in the NCO Wives Club, LWML and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Beatrice is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Arthur Harold Nelson of Fort Walton Beach, FL; children, Patricia (Rev. Dan) Hansard of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada, Arthur (Jennifer Kay) of Tucson, AZ, Beverly Richards of Rogers, AR, and Frederick Nelson of Fort Walton Beach; grandchildren, Miri, Heidi, Joshua, Jessica, Arthur, Jeremy and Corey; great-grandchildren, Arthur, Nicole, Dillon, Kyliegh, Mia, Kasia, Jalen, Makenna, and Evan. She is also survived by sister, Verda; and brothers, Everett and Robert. Beatrice is preceded in death by sisiters, Florence, Louise and Nadine; brothers, Donald, Homer and Lynn.

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PEGGY GIBSON OWNBEY 12/6/2009

Peggy Gibson Ownbey, a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at her home. She was born in Bradley County Oct. 19, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Dee Gibson Sr and Fern McDaris Gibson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette Dockery of Cleveland; brother, Dee Gibson Jr of Bowling Green, Ky.; and a special uncle, James Gibson of Cleveland. Despite becoming legally blind at age 35, she chose to live life to the> fullest. She had an infectious personality, a contagious zest for life and love for people, especially children. A committed Christian, she gently witnessed the love of her Lord through her kindness, laughter, listening and a teaching and caring spirit. She had been a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland since the 40's. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, James Ruel Ownbey of Cleveland; daughter, Jennifer (Jan) Link of Washington, D.C.; grandson, J.J. Link; and her great-granddaughters: Katie Link and Courtney Link; son and daughter-in-law, Rudy and Cathy Ownbey; grandchildren: Ashley Ownbey and Tyler Ownbey; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Laura Anne Ownbey; granddaughters: Erin, Megan and Sara Anne Ownbey; brother-in-law, John "Red" Dockery; aunt, Berta Hughes Gibson; sister-in-law, Betty Gibson of Bowling Green, Ky.; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 10, 2009, in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Gibson officiating. Viewing will take place following the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Ownbey family guest book at http://www.fikefh.com/

Jan (Jennifer) Ownby Link '66

jgl1108@msn.com

WENDELL FORD MOSELEY 1920-2009

November 26th

"Hi Gloria. My Dad,Wendell Ford Moseley, leader of the Moseley pack, died peacefully the evening of November 25. He was a great fellow. Painter, writer, singer, wood sculptor, furniture maker, pilot and great Dad. We'll miss him terribly, but it's comforting to know that he's in a wonderful place -- hopefully giving my mother a... big spiritual hug, or whatever they do up there to welcome very special new arrivals. Maybe your Dad will pass him a welcoming beer."

Phil Moseley '64
pmoseley@cox.net


On November 25, 2009, Lt. Col. (USAF Ret.), Wendell F. Moseley, age 89 passed away after suffering a stroke. He was born in Pellville, KY, April 1, 1920 and resided in Universal City, Texas since 1961. He is survived by his beloved wife Darlene (Ziskovsky) Moseley of 23 years, stepson Scott Ziskovsky (Judy); and Wendell's four sons with his dearly departed and beloved wife of 45 years, Frances G. Moseley: Wendell F. Moseley Jr. (Nancy), Phillip D. Moseley (Nora), Eric S. Moseley (Cindy), John W. Moseley (Shelly); grandchildren Janice Langer, Deborah Miller, Kendall Moseley, Clay Moseley, Eric Moseley II , Lindsey Urbina, Megan Moseley; and four great grandchildren: Madeline Langer, Abigail Langer, Lucas Urbina, and Margaret Urbina. Col. Moseley was a WWII veteran of 51 combat missions in the south Pacific. He served as manager of the Broadway Bank at Randolph, and then as director of development at Air Force Village. He was a long time, highly regarded artist and a member of numerous art leagues throughout south and central Texas. He was an accomplished Navajo rug weaver, wood sculptor, furniture maker and gospel singer. Wendell co-authored three non-fiction books on the legendary DC-3 and Air Sea Rescue and numerous magazine articles around the country. In recent years Wendell and Darlene devoted themselves to helping the morale of the wounded warriors recovering at Brook Army Medical center by providing paintings and hand crafted sewn gifts for the patients and their families. Funeral services will be Friday, December 4, 2009 at 9:30 A.M. at Chapel 1 Randolph Air Force Base. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. Additional information is available at http://www.colonialfuneralhm.com/