Willa Deane (Richardson) Moyer

Willa Deane (Richardson) Moyer, 89, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on February 22, 1927, in Summerfield, Kansas to John and Ella (Volle) Richardson.  She attended country school through the 8th grade at District # 6 South of Pawnee City, Nebraska and later graduated from Pawnee City High School with the class of 1947.\

On October 25, 1947, Willa was united in marriage to Walter Moyer in Seneca, Kansas.  To this union four children Sharon, John, Betty, and Janice were born.  The couple established their home east of Humboldt before moving to Pawnee City for 2 years and later moved back to their farm.  After the death of Walter, Willa moved into the Humboldt Housing in December of 1992.  Willa worked as a waitress, then worked for many years at Merritt's Discount Store.  After retiring, she worked part-time at the Bruun Memorial Library.  Willa was a devoted member of The Christian Church in Humboldt where she served in many different capacities and served for many years on the Humboldt Housing Board.

Willa was received into Heaven on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at her home in Humboldt, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of eighty-nine years, one month, and twenty-two days. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter, son John, grandson Adam Gaede, great-great grandson Carter Payne, brothers Harold “Bud” and Keith Richardson, and a sister Helen (Leonard) Church.

Willa is survived by her loving daughters: Sharon Mackey of Falls City, NE; Betty Van Winkle and her husband Jerry of Beatrice, NE; Janice Desmond and her husband Mike of Ozawkie, KS; daughter-in-law Nancy Moyer of rural DuBois, NE; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister-in-law Verna Mae Richardson of Pawnee City, NE; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016, at The Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2015, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 4-6 p.m. at the mortuary.

Interment will be at the Humboldt Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family’s choice with a later designation.

Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

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