June 17, 1914 - May 14, 2011
Jay came to a peaceful conclusion of a long life May 14, at Redmond Health Care Center. He was 96.
Born in Rathdrum, ID, June 17, 1914, to John and Melissa Moberly, he was the fourth of eight
children. Although he was born into a farming family, his mother insisted he become educated and so took him from the fields of Green Bluff, WA, to Kinman Business College in Spokane, WA.
As a young adult, and throughout his life Jay was a great support for his mother and her three young children after his father died unexpectedly.
Jay was employed by the BLM for 29 years as an Administrative Assistant working in Lakeview, Burns, Reno, Bend and Prineville. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. After retiring from the BLM, he began cattle ranching in Terrebonne. He shared this work with Mike Duggan who currently runs the Ranch, now called the D and D Ranch in Terrebonne.
In 1976, he married Doris (Peterson) Herbert and with that marriage inherited four stepchildren.
Pinochle and bridge parties, some travel and sharing the view of Smith Rock, the wildlife, birds, cows and flowers gave them joy. Doris passed away in 2004.
Jay was a talented story teller and his ability to recall events and history of Central Oregon provided endless entertainment for those who gave him an ear. His book "In Strawberry Time" recounts the many adventures and joy he found in western life in rural America.
He is survived by a sister, Ardith Moberly Klein of Ephrata, WA; and a brother, Clell Moberly of Spokane, WA; stepchildren, Carolyn Messerly of Littleton, CO, Emily Herbert of Portland, Jack Herbert of Darby, MT, and Ruth Herbert of Redmond; as well as in-laws, cousins and grandchildren.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Redmond.
A celebration of Jay's life will be held June 18, 2011, 12 noon, at the D & D Ranch.
Jay came to a peaceful conclusion of a long life May 14, at Redmond Health Care Center. He was 96.
Born in Rathdrum, ID, June 17, 1914, to John and Melissa Moberly, he was the fourth of eight
children. Although he was born into a farming family, his mother insisted he become educated and so took him from the fields of Green Bluff, WA, to Kinman Business College in Spokane, WA.
As a young adult, and throughout his life Jay was a great support for his mother and her three young children after his father died unexpectedly.
Jay was employed by the BLM for 29 years as an Administrative Assistant working in Lakeview, Burns, Reno, Bend and Prineville. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. After retiring from the BLM, he began cattle ranching in Terrebonne. He shared this work with Mike Duggan who currently runs the Ranch, now called the D and D Ranch in Terrebonne.
In 1976, he married Doris (Peterson) Herbert and with that marriage inherited four stepchildren.
Pinochle and bridge parties, some travel and sharing the view of Smith Rock, the wildlife, birds, cows and flowers gave them joy. Doris passed away in 2004.
Jay was a talented story teller and his ability to recall events and history of Central Oregon provided endless entertainment for those who gave him an ear. His book "In Strawberry Time" recounts the many adventures and joy he found in western life in rural America.
He is survived by a sister, Ardith Moberly Klein of Ephrata, WA; and a brother, Clell Moberly of Spokane, WA; stepchildren, Carolyn Messerly of Littleton, CO, Emily Herbert of Portland, Jack Herbert of Darby, MT, and Ruth Herbert of Redmond; as well as in-laws, cousins and grandchildren.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Redmond.
A celebration of Jay's life will be held June 18, 2011, 12 noon, at the D & D Ranch.
June 17, 1914 - May 14, 2011
Jay came to a peaceful conclusion of a long life May 14, at Redmond Health Care Center. He was 96.
Born in Rathdrum, ID, June 17, 1914, to John and Melissa Moberly, he was the fourth of eight
children. Although he was born into a farming family, his mother insisted he become educated and so took him from the fields of Green Bluff, WA, to Kinman Business College in Spokane, WA.
As a young adult, and throughout his life Jay was a great support for his mother and her three young children after his father died unexpectedly.
Jay was employed by the BLM for 29 years as an Administrative Assistant working in Lakeview, Burns, Reno, Bend and Prineville. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. After retiring from the BLM, he began cattle ranching in Terrebonne. He shared this work with Mike Duggan who currently runs the Ranch, now called the D and D Ranch in Terrebonne.
In 1976, he married Doris (Peterson) Herbert and with that marriage inherited four stepchildren.
Pinochle and bridge parties, some travel and sharing the view of Smith Rock, the wildlife, birds, cows and flowers gave them joy. Doris passed away in 2004.
Jay was a talented story teller and his ability to recall events and history of Central Oregon provided endless entertainment for those who gave him an ear. His book "In Strawberry Time" recounts the many adventures and joy he found in western life in rural America.
He is survived by a sister, Ardith Moberly Klein of Ephrata, WA; and a brother, Clell Moberly of Spokane, WA; stepchildren, Carolyn Messerly of Littleton, CO, Emily Herbert of Portland, Jack Herbert of Darby, MT, and Ruth Herbert of Redmond; as well as in-laws, cousins and grandchildren.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Redmond.
A celebration of Jay's life will be held June 18, 2011, 12 noon, at the D & D Ranch.
Jay came to a peaceful conclusion of a long life May 14, at Redmond Health Care Center. He was 96.
Born in Rathdrum, ID, June 17, 1914, to John and Melissa Moberly, he was the fourth of eight
children. Although he was born into a farming family, his mother insisted he become educated and so took him from the fields of Green Bluff, WA, to Kinman Business College in Spokane, WA.
As a young adult, and throughout his life Jay was a great support for his mother and her three young children after his father died unexpectedly.
Jay was employed by the BLM for 29 years as an Administrative Assistant working in Lakeview, Burns, Reno, Bend and Prineville. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. After retiring from the BLM, he began cattle ranching in Terrebonne. He shared this work with Mike Duggan who currently runs the Ranch, now called the D and D Ranch in Terrebonne.
In 1976, he married Doris (Peterson) Herbert and with that marriage inherited four stepchildren.
Pinochle and bridge parties, some travel and sharing the view of Smith Rock, the wildlife, birds, cows and flowers gave them joy. Doris passed away in 2004.
Jay was a talented story teller and his ability to recall events and history of Central Oregon provided endless entertainment for those who gave him an ear. His book "In Strawberry Time" recounts the many adventures and joy he found in western life in rural America.
He is survived by a sister, Ardith Moberly Klein of Ephrata, WA; and a brother, Clell Moberly of Spokane, WA; stepchildren, Carolyn Messerly of Littleton, CO, Emily Herbert of Portland, Jack Herbert of Darby, MT, and Ruth Herbert of Redmond; as well as in-laws, cousins and grandchildren.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Redmond.
A celebration of Jay's life will be held June 18, 2011, 12 noon, at the D & D Ranch.
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