Kristine Mosher

Kristine Elizabeth Mosher, age 56, of Fort Gratiot Township died Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Kristine was born on June 22, 1951 in Port Huron to George and Camilla Mosher. She attended Michigan State University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1973. Immediately following her graduation, she moved to Australia where she was a teacher and outdoor expedition leader for over thirty years. Also during that time, she earned a Master's Degree in Outdoor Recreation from Aurora University. Kristine served as the Australian branch coordinator for the Institute for Earth Education, Inc and shared her love of the natural world with countless youth on two continents. Kristine was an outdoor enthusiast and environmentalist traveling the world extensively. She once crewed on a Tall Ship, cycled the Isle of Man and backpacked in the mountains of Australia, USA and Tibet. She was a devoted daughter, sister and aunt. Recently she took great pleasure boating throughout the great lakes and tributaries with her dad. She also enjoyed kayaking with her nieces, and treasured the time each of her three nephews visited her in Australia. Kristine will always be remembered for her positive attitude and caring nature toward others. Kristine is survived by her father, George W. Mosher of Fort Gratiot, siblings William and Robyn Mosher of Fort Gratiot, Julia and Henry Sobell of Lexington, Mary and Kirk Stathes of Denver, Emily and Matthew Wallace of Fort Gratiot; her nieces and nephews Bryan and Arwen Mosher, Benjamin and Michelle Weston, Jacob Sobell, Stephen Sobell, George Sobell, Florence Ann Sobell, Corbu and Ellen Stathes, Annie Stathes, Katherine and William Webster, Luke Wallace, Elizabeth Wallace; grand-nephews Andrew Weston and Logan Weston; grand-niece Camilla Mosher; aunt Marjorie Carlsen; uncle Kent Crawford; several cousins;and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by her mother (Florence) Camilla Mosher. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Grace Episcopal Church in Port Huron. Visitation will be Friday, September 28, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home and Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 10 a.m. until the service time at church. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to The Institute for Earth Education, Cedar Cove, Greenville WV 24945.