I met Carey when she was a freshman college student at UC Irvine. I was fortunate to serve as the Tri Delta sorority advisor and worked with Carey in various capacities during her years as an Anteater.  She represented everything that is kind, sensitive, warm, loving and purposeful.  But the greatest impact she had on my life actually involves my children who were small girls at the time. As frequent guests at Disneyland, we loved seeing Carey (as well as countless other UCI Tri Deltas) performing in shows and parades.  She would flash us a Delta hand sign when she saw us, although that was certainly a breach of performer protocol - probably the only time that Carey ever broke a rule.  One year, she was auditioning for the Disneyland Christmas parade, hoping to be cast as the beautiful ballerina who dances in toe shoes on the opening float.  Instead, she was cast as one of Santa’s reindeer.  But with her team spirit and good nature, she performed as the best darn reindeer ever.  The following year, she was “promoted” to a sparkling, roller-skating snowflake.  And from there, we all know that she became Ariel, Belle, Aurora and many others.  But that first year, she said to my girls, “You know, sometimes in life, you have to be a reindeer first before you can enjoy the better things to come.”  This lesson on perseverance and “paying your dues” still resonates with my family, and we are known to say, “You’ve got to be a reindeer first.”  Thank you, Carey, for the marvelous, happy memories and beautiful lessons.  

To: Carey 
I just wanted to say thank you for being such a big part of Shelli’s life. The way she always talks about you and the stories she shares, You know she loves you.  Every story always starts with “ Carey and I used to ...” and you knew it was going to be something goofy.  Literally every story she tells from her youth always includes “Carey” and I always laugh.   It was a privilege to get to know you and I’m so happy you had the chance to meet our daughter as well. I admire the stength you have as well as  just being the amazing person, Mother, Wife and friend  you are. I know you will always be with the people you love. Thank you for letting me get to know.
 

-Joey-

I am truly heart broken that Carey’s  beautiful soul has been taken from this world. 
I feel so blessed to have called Carey Moyer my friend,  she was truly the kindness person I have ever met. 
We shared so many wonderful memories in Japan and in Australia and we never stopped laughing. 
Sending all my love to u Carey Moyer xxxx

Karleen Giampietro

Carey continues to inspire me.   Her an angelic presence and sweet nature with colleagues at work is what resonates in my heart.   She effortlessly conveyed God's love.   Her courage as a woman was gentle and filled with grace.  Strong yet fragile, honest and brave, thoughtful and kind, caring and empathetic.   She truly was these things and more.   

I know she was loved by the Lord, because her life, and now her death, encourage others to seek and discover beauty in the world.  

On the evening after I learned that this lovely lady had passed away,  I went to choir rehearsal with a quiet spirit.  Even so, I felt moved to offer a friendly hello to our church accompanist, who cheerfully returned my greeting with a bubbly "ALOHA!"  She then said, "I have no idea why I just said that!"  I instantly smiled with a glisten of happy tears and replied:  "I know why.  My friend passed away today ...  she lived in Hawaii, and I think she just said hello from heaven."  We both hugged and I sat down with the rest of the choir.  As we rehearsed our anthem, our choir director (not knowing what transpired) buoyantly said, "That was angelic!  It's just what I'd love to hear at the Pearly Gates!"  Thoughts of Carey, coming before God, surrounded by a heavenly host warmed my soul.  These two friends may not have known Carey, but that night, the beauty of her life and the wonder of what they said reminded me that God is always beside us.  

Thank you, Carey, for reminding us of His presence ... in your life, in your love and in your friendship.   May this memory help comfort and bring peace to all who loved her.

OBITUARIO

Carey Marie Moyer

20 agosto, 1978 – 24 enero, 2019

Pacific View Mortuary & Memorial Park

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