Theron Howard Moen

Theron Howard Moen, 92, of Pahrump, NV, died Sunday, February 27, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family, and under the care of Nathan Adelson Hospice. Howard was born December 30, 1918, in Hillsboro, ND, to Oscar H. and Clara (Overmoe) Moen. He was educated in the Mayville Public Schools, Mayville, ND, and at Mayville State Normal School. He enlisted in the Army in 1940, originally serving in the 6th Medical Battalion at Fort Snelling, MN, before transferring into the U.S. Army Air Force, 57th Fighter Group, 66th Squadron. Howard’s squadron was assigned to be part of the 211th Royal Air Force Group of the British 239th Wing and saw much action the Mediterranean Theatre. Howard was united in marriage with Betty Jean (Burner) Moen on September 28, 1947, in Mayville. He worked for Egge Furniture Store/Funeral Home and Gil’s Furniture until 1967, when he started work at Mayville State College. Howard was active in the Mayville Golf Club, serving as its president, and often seen spending many enjoyable hours on its fairways and greens and in its clubhouse. He was a Volunteer Fireman for over 20 years; Master of the Fraternal Order of Masons, Mayville chapter; president of the Mayville State’s chapter of North Dakota Public Employees Association; member of the Board of Trustees of the Congregational/United Church of Christ; and life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Howard co-founded the Goose River Wildlife Park. In 2003, Howard and Betty became regular winter residents of Pahrump, making it their permanent home in 2008. Howard is survived by his wife, Betty, Pahrump; three children: Claire Legowski, Pahrump; Mitzi (William) Guinn, Moore, OK; Bruce (Julianne) Moen, Beatty; seven grandchildren: Tara (John) Sharp, Sarah Legowski and her partner Evan McElravy, Amanda and Alicia Guinn, Elizabeth, Erik, and Kevin Moen; two great-grandchildren; his sister Avis Larson, Minot, ND; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sister Thelma Harriet Moen, and an infant son Mark. The life of Theron Howard Moen will be celebrated at 2:00 Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at the Mayville Congregational/United Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Mayville Cemetery, Mayville, ND.