Vicki is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bob Moser; daughter Jackie (Anthony) Fanara, son Rob (Bridget) Moser; five grandchildren, Matt Stone, Luke (Amber) Stone, Caleb Moser, Tanner Reed, Grace Moser; and great grandson Wicks Stone. She is preceded in death by both parents, in-laws Gene and Sara Moser, sister-in-law Linda Moser, and brother-in-law Gary Moser.
Vicki was raised on her parent’s farm in Adrian, Missouri where she was known to spend time with her dad in the dairy barn and on the tractor. Her education began in a one-room schoolhouse with the distinction of being the only first-grade student. Vicki graduated from Adrian High School in 1965 and later attended college at Central Missouri State University (CMSU) in Warrensburg, Missouri, majoring in education.
While attending CMSU, Vicki met Bob on a blind date set up by close friends. They both often spoke of knowing that first date was the start of something special, and their intuition proved true as they married at the CMSU Chapel on May 20th, 1968.
Vicki’s teaching career began at the Slippery Rock School District in Pennsylvania, near Bob’s hometown of Butler. She continued her career in Fairfax County, Virginia, where she and Bob made a home for 10 years. In 1979, Vicki and Bob moved to Adrian, Missouri where she taught for another 23 years, completing a 33-year career educating youth with devotion and a sense of care that always challenged them to be their best. Students and visitors frequenting Vicki’s classroom were met with the witty slogan on a sign stating, “This is not Burger King, we do it my way.” More recently, Vicki was quite proud of granddaughter Grace Moser who is following her way, starting her own teaching career in the fall of 2025.
Upon her retirement in 2002, Vicki moved to the Lake of the Ozarks where she and Bob spent the last 23 wonderful years together. At the lake, Vicki was known for her gardening, growing flowers, landscaping with river rock, and anything else that would take her outside. Although her green thumb skill set was something special, Vicki most enjoyed spending time with family and hosting friends. Bob often says Vicki was responsible for turning a lake cabin into their lake home.
Vicki’s love for water extended from the lake to the ocean, having sailed 24 Caribbean cruises with Bob. While the ship casino is where you would often find her when at sea, Vicki most enjoyed the time visiting all ports of call, Aruba being her favorite.
Hundreds of students benefitted from Vicki’s instruction through the years, gaining knowledge and discipline they carry to this day. But one did not need to sit in a classroom to be part of her legacy. Vicki lived life, showing love and care to family and friends, and demonstrating an element of work ethic and toughness we all learned from. Above all, Vicki had unshakable faith, loving our Lord and Savior with all her heart.
Please join the family for a Celebration of Life honoring Vicki Sue Moser on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Adrian Optimist Building located at 317 S. Old 71 Highway, Adrian, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations “For Student Needs” be sent to Adrian R-III School District, 601 N. Houston, P.O. Box 98, Adrian, Missouri, 64720 in memory of Vicki Moser.
Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Camdenton, Missouri.