LoDema Louise “Midge” Moyer
LoDema Louise “Midge” Moyer age 91, of Quincy passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018 in Blessing Hospital. She was born August 22, 1926 in Quincy a daughter of Paul & Evelyn (Bradshaw) Carroll. On June 23, 1981 she married Max Moyer in Springfield, IL and he survives.
Midge was a school teacher in the Quincy Public School System until her retirement. Her first teaching position was in Long Beach, CA. She spent a few years after that teaching grade school children to speak English in Bogotá, Columbia and Caracas, Venezuela. Teaching and guiding children was something that she loved doing.
She was a graduate of the National College of Education in Evanston, IL and she went on to receive her Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign.
She was a member of Vermont Street United Methodist Church. Midge was an active member of the Home Extension, and she took great pride in her garden and her flowers. Midge was a member of both the Illinois and Adams County Retired Teacher’s Association’s and a 50 year-member of the South Side Boat Club. She was a wonderful cook and cake decorator, she was also a talented seamstress, dress-maker and drapery maker.
Survivors include her loving husband, Max, her daughters: Paula (John) Morrison of Tulsa, OK; Marla (Steve) Gorges of Atlanta, GA and Kimberley (Miles) Deardon of St. Petersburg, FL; and a son, Matthew Moyer of Atlanta, GA.
Grandchildren: Andrew Gorges and Sarah Gorges both of Atlanta, Miles Deardon of Coral Gables, FL and Savannah Deardon of Santa Barbara, CA. Many loving relatives and special friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Rev. Patty Johanssen. Private inurnment will be in Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Wednesday morning from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:30. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice.
Max, My heart is so heavy with Midge’s passing. She sure was a fun lady and I know how much you love her. I am so thankful to have known her. She was a special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Julie Anderson
It was a privilege and a joy to do Midge’s hair every week. She was a delight to hold a conversation with, and she was the person who led me back to church. My heartfelt condolences to Max and family.
Heavens got a special lady, sweetest woman you could ever meet. Beautiful inside and out, an inspiration with comforting words when needed – Teaching and guiding as she had done years ago. I and many that knew her called her the “Queen” because she could lite up a room with her smiles and laughter. An angel here on earth for all of us.
Prayers of strength to carry on as she would want you to carry on. Let her memories keep you going. She will be greatly missed by many ….. Love and prayers for all who was touched by her ….. Teresa Musick
This wonderful lady was my 1st and 3rd grade teacher a Highland Riverside. I had no idea all the things she had done in her life. She definitely made an impression on me early in my schooling. My prayers go out to her family. I’m sure she is teaching angels in heaven.