David Moran Obituary

Dan, I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. I did not know your father personally, but I did in a way know him from our many talks. Heartfelt prayers go with you and yours through these tough times. Call if you need anything.

The passing of any contemporary, of a classmate in college, strikes home with the force of a winter storm. Sadder yet is the vacuum of not having been in touch with Dave Moran over the years. Classmates and teammates are memories recalled and savored. Dave, in 1954, reached out a welcoming hand to a swaggering big city kid that, at times, wondered what he was doing in Kalamazoo. light years distant from The Bronx of NYC.

In essence, Dave said, "Welcome to our world and, while here, show us what you have!" Not a challenge, by any stretch of the imagination. Rather, an invitation.

He was memorable and the measure of a man now gone is your recall of what he was...away from the nets, courts and baskets. What he did in life after we all graduated speaks volumes...family, community, friends, achievement. Remember the man, Dave Moran, and his accomplishments...missed, of course, right now but never forgotten.

My own disappointment is not having been in touch over the years but I do remember...and that I share to some small degree.

God speed Dave, rest easy and my prayers are with the entire Moran family.

Charles Tucker, '56
Philadelphia, PA

I was a classmate of Dave, both in Chemistry and on the '55 and '56 tennis teams. I remember well our struggles in Quant. Lab. I once substituted for Dave At #6 on the tennis team. I lost but Dave would have probably won. He had a keen sense of humor, was liked by all and a very good tennis player especially in doubles with that wonderful slice serve. He will be missed by all. My prayers are with you.

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot....

... a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2,4

Ginny and Family,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Dave was larger than life, and his passing is sure to leave a tremendous void in your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Danny,

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diana Culberson, IOP

John

Sorry to hear about your dad. I have fond memories of playing tennis with him and as usual he gave me advice on how to improve my game. I remember his humor and love for the game of tennis. Your family is in my prayers.

Fred McKay, Jr.

I was a classmate of Dave at K College. Dave was a wonderful athlete, & was loved by all. Dave sat in front of me in Doc Stowe's Chemistry class. Dave did a lot better than I did in that class. Dave seemed to have everything: very good looks, great athlete, great sense of humor, was popular with everyone. On top of that he was very intelligent. What more could anyone ask for? Modest, no swelled head for his numerous accomplishments. We'll miss him! Paul VanStone, 8108 Cosata Brava Ct, Naples, FL 34109, Class of '56.

I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. I have thought of him often over the years. Dave was always ready to give his opinion and suggest a way to get things done but it was because he genuinely cared, simply put, Dave cared. He was bigger than life. Dave will be missed by all who knew him.
Roxanne

A moment of silence was observed today at the Rotary Club of St. Andrews (Charleston) in memory of Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Gene Pardee
Past President