David Moyer, a long-time member and friend of the International Wizard of Oz Club crossed the shifting sands April 12.
David’s contributions to Oz have been far-reaching. As a volunteer, an actor, a lecturer, and more he’s been an asset to the Club, our conventions, and our publications for decades. You can read a bit more about David’s Oz interests and Club support in the L. Frank Baum Memorial Award recipients section of our website; he received the award in 2006.
His obituary is online here if you’d like to share photos or memories with his family and friends.
The Spring 2022 Bugle was on its way to press when we learned of David’s death so there wasn’t time to prepare a tribute to him, but I expect we’ll have one in the Autumn issue.
I hope his Oz friends in the central New York area will be able to attend his service Saturday, May 14 (10 am) at the Moyer family plot in Phoenix Rural Cemetery, 126 Chestnut Street, Phoenix, NY. 13135. While those far away find your own way to honor his memory — wear a fez, hug a Beagle, re-read his 2002 essay in the Bugle about the Baum’s trip abroad, or raise a toast of lacasa in the name of this dear friend.
