John A. Weber

John Anton Weber of Moscow died Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at the age of 70.

John was raised in Moscow as one of eight children born to Jack and Rose Weber. John attended school in Moscow ultimately earning a Master of Business Degree from the University of Idaho. He had a varied and full work career in sales which he loved because it allowed him to connect with the Moscow community. He advocated for programs that continue to benefit the health and well-being of Moscow's youth, notably his support of the Palouse Ice Rink and the Moscow Bear Boosters. John made lifelong friends in every aspect of his life. John's civic career began in 2006 when he was elected to the City Council, serving through 2009. John was again elected to City Council in 2014 and was serving at the time of his death. [caption id="attachment_3153" align="aligncenter" width="300"] John Weber participates in a candidate forum during a Moscow Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Sept. 20[/caption] John was proud to be one of the founding board members for the Urban Renewal Agency. He was an active member of the Moscow Elks Lodge and Golf Club beginning 1974. John was loved and admired by his entire family. He was a devoted brother to his six sisters and one brother, and a favorite of his nieces and nephews. John is survived by his sisters, Kathleen Weber (Bill Lambert) of Moscow, Susan Weber (Ron Hein) of Minneapolis, MN, Kristine Rose (Jim) of Rumford, RI, Jacqueline Weber (Mark Moline) of Portland, OR, and his brother Thomas (Lorraine) Weber of Naperville, Ill. as well as eleven nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Margaret Weber and Mary Tully. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Moscow Church of the Nazarene. The celebration of life will continue with a reception at the Moscow Elks Clubhouse following. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Mary's School Foundation, Moscow Bear Boosters, Palouse Ice Rink or BPOE #249. Arrangements have been entrusted to Short's Funeral Chapel, Moscow, and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.