William Charles Moffat^{[1, 2]}

1931 - 2021  (90 years)

• Gender	Male
  CMS Member #	262
  Submitter	262,518
  Obituary	William Charles Moffat (Bill) William Charles Moffat (Bill), beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather and Friend, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Hesperia on February 17, 2021 at the age of 90. Bill was born on February 11, 1931 to William A. and Margaret Rauscher Moffat in Monessen, PA. He joined the Air Force in 1951 during the Korean conflict and was stationed at George Air Force Base in Victorville, California. He worked in the Jet Aircraft/Engine Field and was sent on TDY to many places in the United States as well as a tour in Iceland. In 1953, he met the love of his life, Lorraine Cottrell, who was working at George AFB. They were married on February 13, 1954 in Las Vegas, NV and just celebrated 67 wonderful years of marriage. In 1955, Bill was honorably discharged as a S/Sgt. and began his career in Civil Service at George AFB. He continued in the Jet Engine Field and later became Shop Foreman of Non Destructive Inspection. He was President of the George AFB Federal Manager's Association for several years. In 1990 Bill retired after 35 years in Civil Service. He and Lorraine became 'world travelers' and enjoyed visiting many different countries. A special trip was to Shotts, Scotland, the Moffat's ancestral home. They enjoyed cruising and attended many Elderhostels from Coast to Coast. Bill enjoyed many interests in his life - among his favorites were trips taken with his family - vacationing in their trailer, hiking, fishing and spending many fun days in Mexico. He had a soft spot for his Boxer dogs and considered them part of the family. Bill was on many bowling leagues in Victorville and was an avid sports fan. Baseball, Basketball, Football, he loved them all. His main passion was The Sport of Kings - the horse races. He was a fan since the mid-1960's and him and Lorraine attended racetracks around the US and abroad. Bill coached and managed his son Jeff s Little League teams in Hesperia from 1968-1973. In 1973, their team, the Tigers, won the Senior Championship and went to the District Play-offs. Bill was a member of many organizations including the Victorville Masonic Lodge No. 634, F. & A. M., the Mohahve Historical Society, the Moffat Clan Society and the Los Californianos. He was a member of The Community Church at Jess Ranch. Bill never met a stranger and valued the many friends he had, both near and far. With his easy smile and warm nature he was always ready for a conversation. His zest for life was contagious. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Moffat and sister, Marilyn Moffat Duvall. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Moffat, children, Jeffery S. (Julie) Moffat of Apple Valley, CA, and Janet (John) Walker of Colorado Springs, CO, five grandsons, Elliott (Corrina) Moffat, Charles Moffat, Myles (Monica) Moffat, all of CA, Jacob Walker of Lakewood, CO and Jared Walker of Colorado Springs, CO, great-grandsons, Cameron S. Moffat, Nathan Chacon and great-granddaughter Natalie Chacon, Apple Valley, CA, along with many beloved nieces and nephews. There will be a private memorial service. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published in Daily Press from Mar. 2 to Mar. 6, 2021.  [3]
  Birth	11 February 1931	Monessen, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, USA   [1, 2]
  Death	17 February 2021	Hesperia, San Bernadino Co., California, USA   [3, 4]
  Person ID	I15717	Clan Moffat Genealogy
  Last Modified	20 November 2021

  
  

  Father	William Andrew Moffat,   b. 5 June 1907, West Newton, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, USA d. 29 July 1976, Belle Vernon, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, USA (Age 69 years)
  Mother	Margaret Evada Rauscher,   b. 8 February 1909, Blossburg, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania, USA d. 22 March 2002, Hesperia, San Bernadino Co., California, USA (Age 93 years)
  Marriage	5 June 1929	Weirton, Hancock Co., West Virginia, USA   [5]
  Family ID	F3640	Family Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family/Spouse	Living
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Living
  Family ID	F458	Family Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	19 February 2007

  
  

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• Sources

  [S1] Robert and Frances Moffitt, Original Moffat GEDCOM File. [S1179] prepared by Lorraine Moffat, Family Group Sheet. [S2765] from website http://Legacy.com/, Obituary for William Charles Moffat. [S2764] from his wife Wilma Lorraine Moffat, eMail message titled “Renewal for Clan Moffat Society Member Number 262”. [S1175] computer generated by Lorraine Moffat, Pedigree of William Charles Moffat.