Audrey Josephine Moser

Audrey Josephine Moser, age 88, of Drummond Island, Michigan, died on November 30, 2018, at Pennington Home in Pickford, Michigan. She was born on August 4, 1930, on Drummond Island, to Floyd Byron and Emma Florence (Solomoson) Seaman. She was proud to share her history as a fifth generation descendant of the original settlers. Audrey grew up on Drummond Island and attended Drummond and DeTour Schools. She married Fred Moser on December 16, 1947. They started their family raising five children. Fred unexpectedly died on February 18, 1959. Audrey was known for her exceptional work ethic. After Fred’s death, she entered into a partnership with her brother Floyd “Num” Seaman and brother-in-law Charles “Rollie” Moser. Together they built the SeaMoe Cabins and Resort. She and Rollie married and she operated the resort while he taught school and Num was the Island postmaster. Floyd died in 1971 and Rollie in 1973. Audrey sold the resort and became part owner and manager in the Northwoods Restaurant and Bar for seven years. When her son went into business at Chuck’s Place she worked there for ten years. She then moved to Sault Ste. Marie for the school year to help as caregiver to her grandson and also worked at the Casino for seven years. She then moved back to the Island full time and became the Curator for the Drummond Island Historical Museum for 21 years, retiring at age 85. Audrey was a wonderful cook, she was especially known for her homemade bread and cinnamon rolls and raspberry jelly. There was always an extra chair at her table and one never left her home hungry. Her heart and home was always open to those in need. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, knitting, playing cards, and puzzles. Audrey was a member of the Drummond Island Homemakers and was a performer in their Musical Reviews in the 1950’s and 60’s, and a Cub Scout’s den mother. She represented the Drummond Island Historical Society on the Interservice Council. After retirement she continued her work for the Museum as a board member of the Drummond Island Historical Society. Growing up in a large family Audrey was a natural with children. She began early as a caregiver while living with her older sister Elaine (Linton) Schopp and family in Detour to attend high school. She naturally bonded with her young nieces and nephew, Joan Thuma, Bud Schopp and Nancy Hall and the late Judy Balogh and that bond endured. Audrey is survived by her children, Fred “Moe” Moser, Theresa (Jessie) Saylor, Charles “Chuck” Moser, Joan (Patrick) Riordan, and David Moser (Pat Prichard), all of Drummond Island; thirteen grandchildren, Sarah Schuehrer, Jacob Schuehrer, Jacqueline Schuehrer, Jessica Schuehrer, Charlotte (Jesse) Goudreau, Bill (Amy) Moser, Michelle (Chris) Ketzler, Joe (Julie) Moser, Matthew (Hannah) Moser, Matthew (Holly) Barrette, Danna Schmitter, Christie (Larry) Kruchten, Carrie (Steve Grover) Mesic; nineteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Sally Socia of Drummond, Alice McAdam of DeTour, and Betsey (Bruce) Price of Lake Leelanau, Michigan. Audrey was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Moser; second husband, Charles Moser; grandson, Scott Riordan; brothers, George Seaman, Floyd Seaman, and Vernon Seaman; and sisters, Elaine Schopp, Emnie Pomroy, Rosamund Mack, and Joyce Collis. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 4 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford and on Wednesday, December 5 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Drummond Island Lutheran Church with the Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at the Drummond Island Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor View Assisted Living in Detour Village, or Pennington Home in Pickford, both are c/o SHSS, 1501 W. 6th Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

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Audrey Josephine Moser

August 4, 1930 - November 30, 2018