Ruth Pierce Hughes Moyer

Background

Moyer, Ruth Pierce Hughes was born on September 2, 1919 in Utica, New York, United States. Daughter of Gilbert Davis and Elizabeth Bertha (Bennett) Pierce.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, 1941. Master of Science, Cornell University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1969.

Career

Teacher home economics various schools, New York, 1941-1944, 46-65. Research associate, assistant Cornell University, Ithaca, 1965-1968. Division director West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1968-1971.

Professor, department head Iowa State University, Ames, 1971-1987, distinguished professor, professor emeritus, since 1980. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Ruth Pierce Hughes Moyer has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member administrative board 1st United Methodist Church, Ames, 1976-1995. Board directors, president Northcrest Retirement Center, Ames, 1990-1997, Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Guild, 1988-1996.

Interests

• Travel, golf, swimming, bridge.

Connections

Married Walter Emerson Hughes, April 8, 1950 (divorced 1968). Children: Betty Ann, Carol Ellen. Married James Wallace Moyer, January 23, 1993.

Father:

Gilbert Davis Pierce

Mother:

Elizabeth Bertha (Bennett) Pierce

Spouse:

James Wallace Moyer

Spouse:

Walter Emerson Hughes

child:

Carol Ellen Moyer

child:

Betty Ann Moyer