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Rodney Moss Obituary
Rodney Edward Moss, 75, passed away of congestive heart failure on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Helene, and his loving family: sons Jeffrey (Dana) and David (Joan), and six grandchildren whom he adored--Melina, Tristan, Julia, Ella, Charlotte and Jared. Rodney was born in Los Angeles and received his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School, where he was selected for membership in the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. He was engaged in the practice of trial law for over 44 years and was considered one of the premier trial lawyers in Southern California. Rod was the founding partner of the law firm of Moss & Hovden and was the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and honors. In retirement, he served as a mediator and arbitrator for lawyers and litigants involving cases within his specialty. Rod gave generously of his time to his community as a member of his local Kiwanis Club, board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier, board member of his local Red Cross chapter, and was a member of the Whittier City Planning Commission and various bar associations. He loved to travel and listen to classical music, but he most enjoyed participating in the lives of his six grandchildren. He is lovingly remembered by his friends and family as a kind and generous person. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
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Jay Gilbert
April 20, 2024
While we only met twice during west coast, Seattle visits it was clear he would be a family member worth knowing and remembering. He's connected via the Gerber, Sachter, Newman connection to my Aunt Ruby Sachter (Portland, Seattle) and then to me via marriage through Ruby's husband David Sachter to my mother (his sister) Sylvia Sachter Gilbert. May has memory be a blessing.
Jay Gilbert
April 20, 2022
Rodney and i met on a past trip of his to Seattle. We are cousins through Ruby Gerber-Sachter and David Sachter. Ruby and David's daughter, Dr. Elaine Newman Sachter found Rodney and reached out to him. During a visit to Seattle we met. It was a pleasure and wanted you to know he is well remembered. Sincerely, Cousin Jay Gilbert / Tigard, Or 503.701.2600 / c
JAY GILBERT
April 20, 2020
Rodney is a distant cousin who came to visit us on the west coast some 10 or 15 years ago. My cousin Elain Sachter Newman (Seattle) found him and kept in touch to the point he came to visit her and her family in Seattle. My family and I drove up from Portland to meet him and get to know this extended part of our family. Rodney was wonderful to meet and I have fond memories of our short but meangingful talks during his visit many years ago. Elaine has a sister Sheryl who lives in Sister, Oregon with her family. We all hope to keep in touch with Helene and her sons and hope this note finds them all well.
Jay gilbert
October 17, 2017
Condolences on your loss. Although we only meet once when he was in Seattle, it was a great pleasure and had hoped we'd meet again. We are your Oregon, Washington cousins and hope at some point you'd like to meet and connect. My family and I are in Oregon while my cousin Elaine Sachter, Newman is in Seattle and was the original person to discover Rodney and our connection. He will be fondly remembered by us through his brief visit. Sincerely, Jay Gilbert
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Daniel Catone
September 15, 2017
Rodney Moss was my first boss. He was a kind man and he gave a kid a shot when he didn't have to. Thank you Mr. Moss, you will be missed. Dan Catone
Barbara McLaughlin
April 27, 2017
Mr. Moss you will be missed but never forgotten. A brilliant attorney who lived a high ethical and moral life and always knew what to say and do. Rest in peace after a life well lived. Your family, friends and loved ones have tons of precious memories to keep you in their thoughts forever.
Tess Morgan
April 26, 2017
Mr. Moss, you were such a kind, funny, dear loving friend . Thank you for your many years of friendship. Our family loved you so much. We will miss you and we will never forget you.
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