Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon."  Vol. 2.
Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 71.
 
SHERMAN W. MOODY

     Nothing is of more importance to a person's physical welfare than the
proper care of the eyes and those who devote their lives to this line of work
are as valuable to society as any other profession could possibly be. The city
of Eugene is fortunate in having in Sherman W. Moody a man well qualified by
training and experience to handle this line of work according to the most
scientific methods, and his record since coming to Eugene has been such as has
gained for him an enviable standing among the successful professional men of
this locality. Mr. Moody was born in Rutland, Vermont, on the 14th of December,
1868, and is a son of Francis and Mary E. (Young) Moody, both of whom are
deceased. In early life his father was a sailor but later turned his attention
to mercantile pursuits.
     Sherman W. Moody had a public and high school education in Springfield,
Massachusetts, after which he devoted two years to the study of medicine. He
then entered the South Bend College of Optometry, where he was graduated in the
early '90s. He also learned the jewelry and optical business and soon afterwards
located in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he built up the leading business in his
line in that city, remaining there sixteen years. In 1903 he went to Grand
Junction, Colorado, where he remained until 1911, when he moved to Portland,
Oregon. In 1916 he came to Eugene and bought out the business of Fred E.
Burgess. He was successful from the start and his patronage has steadily
increased through the years until today he commands the major portion of the
optometry business of this locality, his patients coming from a wide radius of
surrounding country. He is well equipped to give prompt and efficient service,
having his own grinding department, and his work has given uniform satisfaction.
     Mr. Moody was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Budeigh, of Oregon City,
Oregon, formerly of Randolph, New York, and they are the parents of a daughter,
Roberta Jean, now twelve years of age. By a former marriage, Mrs. Moody is the
mother of two children. Miles Burleigh, the noted radio singer, and Robert, at
home. In Masonry, Mr. Moody has taken the degrees of both the York and Scottish
rites and is identified with the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias. He also belongs to the Kiwanis
Club, the Eugene Country Club and the Chamber of Commerce. His political
allegiance is given to the republican party, while his religious connection is
with the Presbyterian church. Among his fellowmen he is regarded as a valuable
citizen, being devoted to the best interests of his community, and his excellent
personal qualities have gained for him the sincere esteem of all who know him.

     
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