Peter C. Moyer

With great sadness, Peter C Moyer passed on September 12, 2015, from Pancreatic Cancer at his home in Gilbert, Arizona. Peter was born on September 24, 1933 in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. He was raised in Beamsville on his family’s farm, Cherry Avenue Farms, http://www.cherryavenuefarms.org/Index.html . The Moyers have owned and farmed there for over 200 years. Peter went to Maple Grove public school, Beamsville High School and attended Ontario Agricultural College. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force on 28 June, 1958 and attended Flight Officer training at Gimli, Manitoba. After training was assigned to the 427 Squadron, known as the Lions, flying a Canadian built F-86 Sabre, http://www.427squadron.com/history/f_86.html . His squadron was stationed at Zweibrücken, Germany. After he left the RCAF he went to work for United Airlines, where he referred to himself as one of “the friendly guys”. His career as a United Airlines pilot had him flying Boeing 737s, DC-10s as Captain, 747-200s and 400s as Captain. In order to keep flying after he was past 60 is flew as flight engineer on DC-10 aircraft. If any of the Retired United Pilots Association or members of the Lions Squadron have any stories to share, please post them. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Sam, sister Elizabeth, and his son and daughter-in-law, Ole and Beth Moyer. He was still grieving the loss of his eldest son and his wife who left us on July 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife Ellen R. Moyer. His son and daughter Niel and Terrie Moyer, children Ian and Derek. Lars and Aggy Moyer, their daughter Anika and son Andrew. His grandson Johnathan Moyer. Step son, Frank G. Walsh and his wife Eileen. Step Daughters Marian Walsh, and her son Tony, and Michelle Walsh and her three daughters. His sister Inge and her husband Richard, who reside in Kingston, Ontario. His sister-in-law Livii Moyer, Cherry Avenue Farms, Ontario, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and other adopted family members. The interment of his ashes will be held on the farm next year in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada.. As cancer can be a horrendous disease to deal with, Peter lived for 2 and a half years after his first diagnosis and he always had a great attitude with a calm demeanor, a fighter pilot to the end. Ferte Manus Certas (Strike with a sure hand)

Peter C. Moyer

September 24, 1933 - September 12, 2015