Chesley Ann Moroz (1959-2008)

Chesley Ann (Harris) Moroz died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at home due to complications from colon cancer.

Chesley was the daughter of Chester Harris of Doylestown and the late Carla Harris. She is survived by her husband, Fran and daughter, Katy of Warminster.

Born July 16, 1959, in Boulder, Colo., Chesley grew up in Colorado and Arlington, Va. She graduated from Central Bucks High School West in Doylestown in 1977 and Bloomsburg University in 1981 with a degree in mass communications.

Upon graduation she was employed by Eastern National, a not-for-profit organization working with the National Park Service, where she worked throughout her career; serving as its president since 1996.

Chesley spent many years involved in community organizations, including Freedom Valley Girl Scouts, the Skating Club of Warwick and delegate to the U.S. Figure Skating Association. She was an active elder at Warminster Presbyterian Church. She was a past board president of the Association of Partners for Public Lands and a life member, Arrowhead Society member, and President of the Employees and Alumni Association of the National Park Service. She recently received the National Park Service's James Murfin Award for outstanding partnerships and the Honorary Ranger Award. Chesley was also chosen as Bloomsburg University's Young Alumni of the Year in 2002.

Chesley's laugh and spirit will be missed on game nights with friends, family, and co-workers, a ritual she loved. She was usually the most excited because she loved to play, just as much, or more, than winning.

In addition to her father, husband and daughter, she is survived by her brother, Dr. James Harris (Diane) of Dallas, Texas; her father-in-law, Frank Moroz of Fort Pierce Fla.; her sister-in-law, Kathleen Allen-Cole (Mike) of Naperville, Ill.; her brother-in-law, Mike Moroz (Pat) of Croyden; her sister-in-law, Joanne Moroz of Trevose; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at Heritage Conservancy, 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown. The service is open to all family and friends. Please bring your favorite memories. Following the service there will be a reception in the Main Hall.

In lieu of flowers, Chesley requested that donations be made to the Employee and Alumni Association of the National Park Service or Chesley Moroz Disaster Relief Fund both c/o Eastern National, 470 Maryland Drive, Suite One, Fort Washington, PA 19034.