Mostafa Moini Obituary

Mostafa Moini was born May 4, 1939 in Arak, Iran and came to the U.S. in 1959 after graduating from Hadaf High School in Tehran. Mostafa received his B.A. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma in 1964, and his M.A. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma in 1966. He taught as an instructor and later as Assistant Professor of Economics at Oklahoma City University from 1966 to 1969, while writing his Doctoral Dissertation at the University of Oklahoma. After receiving his Ph.D. in Economics, Moini taught at Wichita State University, from 1969 to 1974. He went back to Iran in 1975 to marry the love of his life, Anvar. While there he taught in the MBA program administered by Harvard School of Business. With the onset of the revolution the school was closed and Mostafa founded Gohaar Industries, which is presently the leading firm in the paper products industry in Iran. In 1987 he returned to the U.S. and joined the Oklahoma City University where he remained as faculty and a valuable member of the campus family until his untimely death on Friday, September 3, 2010. He is survived by his wife Amber, and his son Cyrus. A memorial service will be held for him on Friday, September 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the OCU Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel. A graveside funeral service will immediately follow at Edmond Memorial Park Cemetery located at 13313 North Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.

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Published by Oklahoman on Sep. 10, 2010.

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12 Entries

Burney Van Stone

March 25, 2022

Mostafa, my dear friend, is with me still this is one of his water colors that reminds me of his presence and the dialogue we shared......

s moini

September 25, 2013

Dear Amu,
You inspired me to paint, to play music, to read, to discuss,and also always try to enjoy the nature and the life. I loved your paintures of "senobar"-Trees of Iran ,your pianoplaying for compositions for one Hand, .... I miss you
S.M

Soraya

July 6, 2012

Dr. Moini was one the greatest artist in Iran. I was the first client who purchased one of his painting at Gohar exhibition grand opening in 1977 which was the beginning of working with him on different projects for 6 years. I am still using his slang. He will be missed…

December 12, 2010

I met Mustafa in Colorado when I was a child. He was very smart and treated me very kind. He did not discount me because I was young and that made me feel good about myself. I LOVED his art work and still have one of his paintings. I remember him to be a gentle, funny and talented man.
P

GHALAT MOHAMED

November 10, 2010

I have known Sir Moeini in such exceptional circumstances when i was in OKC,we had such intresting discussions about economics and sophisms even at 5 AM on the hihgways of OKC metrople.Amber such a sweet and kind person and my daughter Badra still say that too.you won't be forgotten.Rest in peace.

Mohamed GHALAT
MOROCCO

Billie Knighton

October 30, 2010

I am deeply saddened to learn of Mosi's death and send condolences to the family. He was a good friend, advisor, and occasional tennis partner to me when he lived in Wichita. I only just now learned of his death after seeing a reference to his work in Yes! magazine and hoping to contact him in reference to that. It is a great loss, but what an affirmation that his work and his spirit live on to see his work being referenced! All my best wishes go to the family.
Billie Knighton

October 11, 2010

Sitting here today I read something online that I knew Mostafah would appreciate.

I realized I had lost his email address from a computer crash and was prompted to look for it online as I had once before.

I have to say I am totally shocked to find my old friend has passed from this life but as of yet I do not know why.

I have known Mostafah since I was 20 years old and now am 65 so that tells you how long ago we go back. I knew him in Oklahoma City- my Iranian husband and Mostafah were friends.

Mostafah was the most beautiful, insightful person I ever met! He had so many gifts and was a real gift to all humanity. Mostafah was brilliant.

May God give you peace my dear friend. I shall never forget you.

Heidi Meek

October 7, 2010

Mostafa Moini was a Great Man, although our friendship was brief, in the 5 years I knew him I was touched! The kindness he showed me & my family is unmatched! I will never forget! I pray for Amber, to have peace in her heart & strength to keep going!

Tara Tabatabaie

September 26, 2010

Mostafa Moini was a rare human being, and the void his untimely death created would not be easily filled. He was so full of life, kindness, and hope. He was a deep thinker, a poet, and a philosopher. He was like a candle that spread light around him wherever he was. His passage is a great loss to his family, his friends, his students, and the Persian community in Oklahoma. He will be greatly missed!

Maryam Albouhamood

September 12, 2010

Professor Moini was a father before being a great teacher. He was there when we needed him. We can carry what he taught us to our daily life. His courses were lessons to know how to deal with our social or business life. His death is our loss. I will always remember him. May God have mercy on his soul.

John Goulden

September 10, 2010

Mostafa was a friend and a mentor to me; I will always remember him.

September 10, 2010

Dr. Moinin taught my sophmore Economics class at OCU. I remember him as a good teacher and mentor. I am sure he will be missed by his family and the Univesity.
Stan Sewell
Plano, Texas

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