Dr. Michael E. Moreland

Michael E. Moreland CHESAPEAKE - Dr. Michael E. Moreland, 61, died peacefully Jan. 21, 2009. Dr. Moreland was born in Inglewood, Calif., the son of June Marie Moreland and the late Eugene Francis Moreland. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University of Los Angeles in June 1969, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Creighton University, Omaha, Neb., in May 1973. He served a residency in dermatology at Bethesda Naval Hospital and on active duty in various assignments in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. Upon his release from active duty as a commander in 1980, he was active in the private practice of dermatology in the Churchland area for almost 29 years until his recent illness. He was a longtime member of the Cedar Point Golf Club and Elizabeth Manor Golf & Country Club. He was a member of the Church of the Resurrection, Portsmouth. Mike Moreland excelled at "Service Above Self" as a member of the Churchland Rotary Club. While he held every office in the local club and served the whole Rotary district as district governor, it was his efforts in serving others that made Mike standout as a Rotarian. He led efforts in other countries with hands-on medical treatment plus the creation of permanent treatment facilities. He surpassed the highest level of giving as a Paul Harris Fellow, was recognized as a Major Donor, a Rotary Benefactor, and a member of the Paul Harris Society. Mike's efforts in helping others were recognized by the Churchland Rotary Club with a scholarship named in his honor. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Stephanie Webb Moreland; his mother, June M. Moreland of Simi Valley, Calif.; three children, Erin Moreland Lambesis and husband Christopher of Phoenix, Ariz., Matthew Allen Moreland of Portland, Ore., Shannon Colleen Moreland of Richmond, Va.; two grandchildren, Alexandra and Abigail Lambesis; and extended family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Monday in the Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, by the Rev. Kevin Segerblom. Following the Mass, there will be a reception in the church social hall. Friends may join the family today beginning at 4 p.m. in the home of Dr. Glenn and Karin Fritz, 2813 Greenview Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321 (484-7054). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mike Moreland Humanitarian Scholarship, P.O. Box 5185, Portsmouth, VA 23703 or to a charity of one's choice. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is assisting the family.