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Geoffrey GMoran Obituary

Geoffrey Ainsworth Moran, 43

Minneapolis

July 16, 1970 - August 30, 2013

Geoffrey Ainsworth Moran of Minneapolis, passed away Friday August 30 while camping with his wife in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. He was born July 16, 1970 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. He was a graduate of Sartell High School. He earned a BS in Elected Studies from St. Cloud State University and an MA in Education from St. Mary's College. He spent two years as a volunteer teacher in the Peace Corps, in Burkina Faso, Africa. He was a Science Content Specialist for Questar Assessment, Inc.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Moran. He is survived by his wife Amy Brown Moran, siblings Valerie Hannon, Elaine Pavin, Clifford Moran II, Melanie Cantorna and Holly Hansen, and mother Jane Moran.

A wake will be held Thursday September 5, 2013 at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home, 2901 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis, MN from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 612-781-6828 www.washburn-mcreavy.com

A memorial service will be held on Friday September 6, 2013 at North Mississippi River Park, 5114 North Mississippi Drive, Minneapolis in the large pavilion (C ). The service will begin promptly at 1 p.m. with a lunch served at 2 p.m.

He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, plants and gardening, cooking and playing music. He was a wise, strong, loyal, sensitive, generous and gentle man who will be greatly missed.

Donations can be made to "Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness."

Published by St. Cloud Times on Sep. 4, 2013.
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We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Geoffrey, but very grateful for his service to our country in the Peace Corps.

Our condolences,

The National Peace Corps Association

September 9, 2013

Dear Moran Family:
So sorry for your loss. Although it has been decades, I do remember the good times. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Heidi Herron

September 6, 2013

So very sorry. Geoff was a truly kind person. Your entire family is in my thoughts.

Gretchen Hall

September 4, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Geoff's passing. A wonderful guy from a wonderful family! All of the Morans are in my thoughts today. I'm sorry I won't be at the service, but please know that I am thinking of you all during this trying time.

Julie Schmid

September 4, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences, thoughts and prayers go to Geoff's family and all who's lives were touched by his presence.

September 4, 2013

Great guy. Looking at a pic from our senior year at Sartell after swim meet vs. Willmar.

Eric Schmid

September 4, 2013

My heart is so saddenend by this and is extended to the entire Moran family. It has been many years since I have seen Geoffrey but do have many fond memories of days spent at the Moran house in Sartell. "Goofrey" always brought many smiles to everyone he met. Hugs to all of you!!

Kim Lange-Ritzer

September 4, 2013

My sympathies to the entire family. I was very saddened to hear of his death.
I went to High School with Geoff.
I will always remember how sweet he was, and a good friend, not to mention his sense of humor.

Lori Fitch (Kern)

September 4, 2013

RIP Geoff--a great guy.

September 4, 2013

My heart goes out to Geoff's family. I didn't know Geoff well but I could tell from our conversations he was as good as they come. He and his family will be in my prayers.

Jamie Simpson

September 3, 2013

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