James Donald "Don" Moir

James Donald "Don" Moir 1920 -2010 After a short illness, Don Moir passed away Wednesday, April 28 peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Yuma, Arizona where he has resided for the past 16 years with his wife Winnie. Don served in the Canadian Army as an Instructor stationed in England during WWII from 1941-1945. After returning home to Canada, Don and his family immigrated to Ukiah, California in 1956 and spent many years employed by the NWP railroad and Masonite Corporation before purchasing Ukiah Paint and Pool Supply (now known as 'MOIR'S)... transforming it to one of Ukiah's most successful family owned business. As a result of his hard work, honesty and integrity, the business remains today owned and operated by the Moir family. During his years in Ukiah, Don was active in many service and business organizations and served as President and Deputy District Governor for the Redwood Empire Lions Club. He was one of the last remaining Charter Members. He also served in many different capacities in the Yuma Quartermaster Lions Club. Don was the perfect example of "Lionism" and received the highest honor possible in Lionism, the Melvin Jones Fellow for his dedication to public service. Promoting the "We Serve" attitude in every aspect of his life. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Winnie Moir of 16 years, sons Terry Moir (Doris)of Ukiah, Doug Moir (Rich) of Long Beach and daughter Judy Crellin (Tom) of Santa Rosa as well as grand- children Jeff Moir, Don Moir, Beau Crellin, Laine Crellin ...great grand- children Vincent Moir, Tonia Moir and Colin Moir, step sons, Greg McCord (Burton) of Lake Tahoe, John Glass and CT Glass (Carla) of Ukiah and grandchildren Todd, LaTonya, Tim, Chad, Cassidy, Hailey and Johnny all of Ukiah, brother Allen Moir of Ukiah, nieces and nephews in the US and Canada... as well as many wonderful friends in Northern California and the Foothills region of Yuma, AZ. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, May 7th at 2pm at Calvary Baptist Church. 465 Luce Ave, Ukiah, CA. Internment will be at Russian River Cemetery, Ukiah, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations to either Lions Club International or the Cancer Society.