Raymond “Mose” House
Funeral services for Raymond “Mose” House, 89, Willow Springs, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri.
Mr. House passed away Saturday evening, August 17, 2013.
He was born May 8, 1924 at Elijah, Missouri, to Walter E. and Fannie Mae (Howerton) House. He was joined in marriage to Joyce Nadine Pleasant at Mtn. Home, Arkansas, August 20, 1949. The majority of their married life was spent in Willow Springs, Missouri, where they enjoyed raising their two sons, Reggie and Mark. Mose worked hard all of his life in numerous capacities including logging, crop harvesting in Kansas and California, fishing guide, and retired after almost 30 years as a Driver Examiner with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He loved people and never met a stranger, especially those who enjoyed a good hunting tale involving a big gobbler or buck. He had a special passion for his family and grandchildren, his horses and cattle, hunting, gardening, and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ in West Plains.
He is survived by his wife Nadine of the family home; two sons, Reggie, wife, Danette, West Plains, Missouri and Mark, wife, Marian, Nixa, Missouri; three grandchildren, Suzanna Kimes, husband, Chris, West Plains, Missouri, Cameron and Brady House, Nixa, Missouri; one sister, Imogene Bowen, husband, Bill, Springfield, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Arley, Joe, Bryce, and Gerald and three sisters, Geneva Saucerman, Leona “Peach” Walker, and Bonnie Wright.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona, Missouri. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ryan & Tammi Creason
August 19, 2013 @ 10:00 am
If we can be judged by the fruit that we bear, I know he must have been a great person as his family is an amazing reflection! So sorry for your loss Mark. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Mike & Ruthie (Pleasant) Popovich
August 19, 2013 @ 10:51 am
Dear Nadine, Reggie, Mark and Families
We are so very sorry to hear about Mose! When I think about Mose , I think of his laugh and his passion for life. Mike and I enjoyed our visit with you both so much this summer, one we will never forget! May all your wonderful memories help each of you through this very difficult time! Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you as well as our love!!
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
August 19, 2013 @ 3:33 pm
We are so sorry for your loss; you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brett M House
August 19, 2013 @ 4:55 pm
I will always remember him. He was the best at telling stories. The House family lost one of the great histories. He had wonderful stories about everyone in the family. I will always remember those days with my father and Mose on the porch telling the most entertaining stories about the adventures they had with their sisters and sometime the neighbors. It was not just the stories though…… is was really how he could tell them. Sound effects in the middle of laughing and all. Some of the best memories from my childhood and I will never forget him.
Carolyn Evans Peterman
August 20, 2013 @ 8:16 pm
Nadine and Boys
Sorry to heard of your lost. Mose spread so much love and joy to everyone he met. Will always Rem. him with joy. May God comfort you all at this sad time.
Daugther of Vince and Tavie Evans
Glenda Rieck
August 21, 2013 @ 2:16 pm
Nadine,
Our thoughts and prayers of deep sympathy are with you and your family.
Steve and I have always considered the two of you some of our favorite neighbors.
God be with you and give you strength
Glenda Rieck
Brian Babb
August 22, 2013 @ 8:21 pm
Nadine, Reggie, Mark and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Brett said it right when he spoke of remembering the cheerful spirit of Uncle Mose on the porch at the farm. My memories of those times and his character are a true blessing in my life and always will be. To this day I still speak of those good times and Mose is somehow always in the story! He was one of God’s greatest gifts to everyone who knew him and will always be remembered with a smile. I have and will miss him dearly, but I know he is with Our Father now and at peace. Most likely spending his time watching over you all and playing with his Brothers & Sisters around the Farm!
Many Blessings, Brian Babb & Family
Vicki Bowen Babb
August 22, 2013 @ 8:53 pm
NADINE REGGIE AND MARK. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I WILL MISS UNCLE MOSEY’S LAUGH AND THE WAY HE COULD TELL A STORY. MOST OF ALL I WILL MISS HIS HUGE HUGS THAT MADE ME FEEL SO LOVED. I KNOW YOUR FAITH AND LOVE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THE SORROW.