Carole Northam

Carole Ann Moshier Northam was born June 8th 1941 in Niagara Falls, New York to Harry T. and Hazel E. Moshier. She graduated from Star Point High School in 1959 and went to work at Niazer store as a cashier and bookkeeper. Wanting to see the world, Carole had to convince her father to sign papers to join the US Navy. She eventually wore him down and in May 1961was off to bootcamp . After bootcamp, Carole was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl working for many different chiefs in the navy keeping the office running smoothly. During this time, she was sent to Yeoman school in San Diego, CA. One of her friends convinced her to go on a blind date with a guy that she thought was perfecf for her. San Diego Zoo was the sile of the date with her future husband, Ray Northam. They were maried in Lockport NY in June 1962. After a honeymoon to Niagara Falls, Carole returned to Jacksonville, FL because her orders had not come through yet to be stationed in San Diego . lt would be six months before her orders came through so she could join Ray at the Naval Base in San Diego. ln November of 1963, they welcomed a baby girl Raynette. Carole was honorable discharged in 1963 and Ray in 1964; Packing everything they owned, moved back to Lockport NY to be nearer her parents and brother. ln June 1967, they welcomed a baby boy, Scott.

With taxes and harsh winters becoming harder on Harry and Hazel, a decision was made to move to New Mexico with her parents. ln July 1971 , a three car caravan ,with two older parents and two young children, moved cross country for a new chapter. Ray found work in the oilfield then worked for the City of Lovington until his retirement in 1999. Carole worked at Thriftway, Lea County Abstract, District Court and PNM Gas company. She retired from PNM in 2000.

Motorcycles had always been one of Ray's hobbies. He had one when the kids were little. Over the years, he longed to get another. . Both Carole and Ray smoked and one day she had added up how much money was being spent on cigarettes. She challenged him to quit in order to afford a motorcycle. Both quit smoking in 1991. By 1999, they owned 3, a Harley, a trike, and for his retirement present, a Royal Star. With their renewed interest in riding, Ray and Carole met many new friends all over the country. A couple of their riding buddies introduced them to a group catled Christian Motorcycle Association. This was a perfect union for the couple, joining in 2002. Ray was elected road captain. He enjoyed the position planning rides for the group. ln 2009, while at the state rally in Chama, Ray passed away suddenly. Her CMA family rallied around Carole during a difficult time. Carole started Ray's Run in 2010 in memory of Ray. He had a softness for children and enjoyed giving the kids at the NM Baptist Children's Home motorcycle rides. 2019 Ray's Run had the largest attendance of CMA members and donation to the Home to date.

Carole was elected secretary/treasurer in 2005. She held the office for 13 years in CMA until 2018 when failing health forced her to give up the office. She continued to attend CMA meetings when she could as her health allowed. Her CMA family visited her at home and in the hospital to keep her company, pray and lift her spirits. When Carole passed away in December of 2018, CMA was there to support her family. CMA was very important to Ray and Carole. Their goal was to grow the chapter by reaching more people using the love of motorcycles while spreading the word of God.