Stanley James Moyer, 83, of Whitehall, died July 17, 2019, at Lehigh Center, Macungie. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Stanley W. and Miriam (Moyer) Beidelman, of Whitehall.

He was a graduate of Whitehall High School.

He was a prominent member of the musical community both as music instructor and performer, having served 58 years as a member of The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, 36 years as principle trumpet and soloist for the Allentown Band, The Municipal Band of Allentown, Easton Municipal Band and founder of the Stanley J. Moyer brass quartet.

He began his instructor career as the music director at Whitehall High School and then went on to become the music director at The Swain School, Salisbury Township, for 50 years.

He served in the President’s Own U.S. Marine Band where his proudest performances were for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 as well as John F. Kennedy’s inauguration in 1961.

He played for Christmas Eve church services and Twelfth Night at Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown, as well as many performances around the Lehigh Valley with his “favorite” piano accompanist, his sister, Sylvia. He was lovingly known as “Uncle Tan.”

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to The Swain School - Music Program c/o the funeral home.

He is survived by a niece, Beth Nikles Olson and her husband, John and great-nieces, Kira Raye and Scarlet Rose. He was predeceased by a sister, Sylvia R. Nikles, of Catasauqua.

Arrangements were made by the Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., Catasauqua.