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Donald Moffatt Obituary

Donald ""Don'' Smith Moffatt of Metairie, LA. on Sunday, August 3, 2003 at 11:45 PM, age 58 years. Beloved husband of Rhonda Smith Moffatt. Devoted father of Christopher Todd Moffatt, Max Smith Moffatt, Gunner Robert Moffatt, Shane Ainsley Moffatt and the late Jake Taylor Moffatt. Son of Winnie Jones Moffatt and the late Lamar Smith Moffatt. Grandfather of Nicholas Donald Moffatt and Hayden Smith Moffatt. Brother of Carol Moffatt Masingale. Father-in-law of Catherine Bonsack Moffatt. Brother-in-law of Lisa Smith Gertzen and Paul Douglas Masingale. Uncle of Fred Miles Carter, Janice Carter Dolese and Douglas Jay Carter. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends who deeply respected and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend religious services from THARP-SONTHEIMER-THARP FUNERAL HOME, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd., on Friday, August 8, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. Graveside services with Military honors will follow at Garden of Memories, 4800 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA. If desired, flowers or a donation to the charity of your choice is welcome by the family. Information: 835-2341 Please sign family guest book at www.legacy.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
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Steven Queyrouze

August 22, 2003

Dear Ronnie:



I personally met Don about one year ago. He impressed me with his wealth of knowledge and his upbeat attituide. I am truly grateful that I had the pleasure to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to contact me.



Steve Queyrouze

Arthur Jones

August 17, 2003

Don is my first cousin, once removed, son of my beloved cousin Winnie Jones Moffatt. My Prayers are being offered that: May our Blessed Lord watch over my grieving loved ones and help them endure this great loss. Don loved his great family and contributed a loving entry into our Jones book. He ordered more of our books than any other relative. My only relief is that Winnie just told me on the phone that Don would sit at night and read to his children from our book about his beloved Jones relatives. An expression of love and grief to his relatives would create another book. Please Pray for his dear ones that are left behind and must wait until we can meet with him again. We all loved him dearly. Art & Helen Jones

Jennifer & Michael Marchitelli

August 17, 2003

Don was nothing but generous to us. On a trip to New Orleans, our car broke down on a Saturday. Don called his mechanic for us- saving us a lot of time and energy. I'm sure this is only one of a million stories of how Don reached out and touched people's lives. Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Michael and Jennifer Marchitelli

Courtney Boudreaux

August 12, 2003

I have been working for Selct Properties a little over 3 months and never got the previlage to meet Mr. Moffatt. I have heard nothing but good things about him and the ladies in my office spoke highly of him too. My best to everyone. They say the the good die young. This must hold true for Mr. Moffatt.

Beverly Lagneaux

August 12, 2003

I am lucky enough to be one of the Select family members and have been for the past 14 or so years. Don believed in me and encouraged me in so many ways. He was a great boss but most importantly a really good person. I will miss the one answer he always gave when asked "How are you, Don?" the answer "Just dandy!" I was lucky to have known him! My prayers are with the Moffatt family.

Bobbie deLaviada

August 11, 2003

Deat Aunt Winnie and Carol (I am sorry that I do not know the name of Don's widow), I was terribly distressed to hear of the awful things that are happening to you at this time. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, even though I am way up here in Michigan. Now that you have my e-mail address , please send me yours when you can so that I may communicate with you at a later time.



Again, my deepest synpathy to all of the family. What a tragic end to such a truly wonderful life.



With much love,



Bobbie

Timothy Shannon

August 11, 2003

Thanks for all you did for me.You will be missed, but not forgotten!!



Tim

Rachael Gambel

August 11, 2003

We were heartsick when we heard the news. Please know that you are in our prayers.



Rachael, Christian and Grace Gambel

Sharon Ory

August 11, 2003

Although I never got to meet Don, I wanted to family to know how many wonderful things I've heard about him, both before and after his untimely death. Please know that he was well loved and highly respected, and that I regret that I never got to know this wonderful man who meant so much to so many. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.

Tiffany Schleuter

August 9, 2003

Ronnie and Family,

I've known Don since age 5, my mother has worked for him for the past 15 years and just recently I became part of the Select family. I've always thought the world of him b/c of his sincerity, compassion, and all in all the way he did things. I send my greatest sympathy to you and the family, he was a great man who was loved and respected by many.

Jeff Moffatt

August 9, 2003

Dearest Rhonda & Aunt Winnie,



On behalf of Tracey and myself, please accept our most sincere condolences for your tragic loss.



I am so very sorry we could not be there for the services, but please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.



Sincerely,



Jeff & Tracey Moffatt

Rhonda and Morris Jones

August 9, 2003

Rhoni,

Although we have only met a few times at the club (we were going to try to play golf together as beginners), we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Sincerely, Rhonda and Morris Jones

Henry A. Weaver

August 8, 2003

Dear Rhonda,



Mary Evelyn and I were so sorry to hear about Don's death. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you during your time of grief.



Sincerely,



Hank Weaver

Rachel and Pete Surette

August 8, 2003

Rhoni and Lisa and Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this hard time. Don lived his life to the fullest! His zest for life is an example to all. Please know we love you and are here for you. Todd, Max, Gunner and ShaneyPops you know your daddy loved you with his whole heart... Thinking of all of you! All our love, Rachel and Pete Surette

Noel Hallisey

August 8, 2003

Our deepest, deepest sympathy to the famialy of Don Moffatt. We recently met Don here in Aspen, he was a true bussiness man. Thank-you for the opportunity to know such a great person.

Noel Hallisey

Carol Dopkin

sissy wood

August 8, 2003

MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH THE MOFFATT FAMILY. SISSY

Terri Trammell

August 8, 2003

When I started school at Jefferson Jr. High I realized that my older cousins and sister had already given the Moffatt name a good reputation. My first day I was asked if I was related to Carol, Don and Debbie. When I said yes to all three, I was suddenly the teacher's pet! I have always idolized you. You are brilliant in business, devoted to your family, generous, charismatic and good looking. Not many people are blessed with what you have. Our family will feel very deeply your untimely loss.

Wayne & Darlene Simpson

August 8, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Don's whole family.

Sandy & Ronnie Schneider

August 8, 2003

Never a harsh word about him or from him. He will be dearly missed.

Tommy & Nidia Vodanovich

August 8, 2003

Ronnie,

There are no words that can describe our feelings at this time. Don was a wonderful friend to us and will surely be missed. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the boys and both families.

Sherry Sanborn

August 8, 2003

Ronnie,

I'm not sure you remember me. I am Jacques Sanborn's former wife. I thought the world of Don and was so saddened to hear of his death. His mother (Winnie) lives in my complex and I am close friends with Lee, so I have kept up with your family. My heart goes out to all of you. He was a great man who will be terribly missed. My prayers are with you, your children, and Winnie.

With deepest sympathy,

Sherry Sanborn

Joseph and Gail Marcello

August 8, 2003

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.All of you are in our prayers. Sincerely, Joe and Gail

Chris, Cynthia, & Mary

August 8, 2003

To the Moffatt Family:



Just to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.



The Staff of Pailet, Meunier & LeBlanc, LLP

Stephanie,Phoebe & Avery Fortenberry

August 8, 2003

Our deepest sympathy for you and your family at this most difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Charlie & Jane Billings

August 7, 2003

Rhoni, we are so sorry for your great loss. Don will be missed. If there is anything we can do please feel free to call.

Charlie & Jane Billings

Luke & Robin Tesvich

August 7, 2003

Dearest Rhoni,



We cannot tell you how much we enjoyed, appreciated, and respected Don. You both have been so good to us and we value your kindness. We will always remember Don as an extremely vibrant, happy man who loved his wife and his children very much..

please do not hesitate to call on us if there is anything we can do for you and your family.

all blessings,



Robin & Luke

Gina Wellmeyer

August 7, 2003

May God Bless the Moffatt family and the Select klan. May He help them get through this difficult time. Don will be sadly missed. He was such a great guy!!!

Harby and Dianne Kreeger

August 7, 2003

Words can not express our sorrow for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Harby & Dianne

Robert E. Kinchen III

August 7, 2003

My prayers and thoughts are with you, The Moffatt Family. I worked for Don and Rodney LeBlanc when I was fresh out of college from 1979 - 1981. I then watched him at a distance through the last 20+ years as I made my way from New Orleans and on to New York City for 13 years before returning to Louisiana a few years ago. He was a remarkable business man and just a good, good man. I credit him with assisting me to jump start my business career. Again, my prayers are with you.

WARREN,MYRELL BERGERON

August 7, 2003

TODD OUR SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Brenda Pipes

August 7, 2003

Although I only met Don once, I still felt a great shock and sadness when I heard of this terrible tragedy. I offer my prayers to the family at this time of sorrow.

J.D. Barnett

August 7, 2003

J.D.and Susan Barnett

Beth and Walter Johnson

August 7, 2003

We will truly miss Don and his friendly, optimistic outlook on life. He was a unique individual that went out of his way to help people. Nothing was ever an obstacle for him; he was a true winner.

Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.

Paul & Nicole Thionville

August 7, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the entire

Moffatt family.

Paul Queyrouze

August 7, 2003

With deepest regrets and condolences.

Wes Daniel

August 7, 2003

To the Moffatt Family:



The passing of Don Moffatt was, indeed, shocking and saddening news. I had the privilege of knowing Don during the two years I worked for Select. Don was a vibrant and charismatic person who will be remembered fondly by those who had the privilege of knowing him.



You, the family, and Don's friends will be in my thoughts.



Wes Daniel

Colleen Kuebel Berthelot

August 7, 2003

Just wanted to say how sorry I am for all of you. Our family's hearts and prayers are with you. I know my Dad Ken Kuebel is taking this particularly hard as he and Don had become big MCC buddies and were to get together after the "trip" to Colorado to discuss some"real estate". If there is anything at all our family can do for yours please please don't hesitate to speak out. Warmest Wishes

Colleen Kuebel Berthelot

Dawn Hargrave

August 7, 2003

My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

John Jones

August 7, 2003

Our condolences to the Moffatt family. Our prayers are with each of you. We love you all.

John and Doris Jones

Jennifer and Micah White

Mary Kiviaho

August 7, 2003

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Moffatt clan. Don will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you.



Mary & Rob Kiviaho

Randy Hodges

August 7, 2003

Don, I will truly miss your voice mails and e-mails. It was a wonderful experience being your friend and co-worker. You and your family mean so much to me and my family. Thanks for everything. You have all our love. Randy, Delila, Melissa and Ryan Hodges.

Bill Keener

August 7, 2003

My deepest sympathy to all of the Moffatt family. He will be missed. A true friend.

william duncan,sr

August 7, 2003

We will all miss Don, he was one of a kind. A truely nice man.

Mona & Dave Kimball

August 7, 2003

We have wonderful memories of our recent trip to Crested Butte and the generosity you and Don continuously display to friends. He was a bigger than life person in heart as well as size.



Please call Dave if you need anything done at the house, you know he will be there....



Everyone at Select Properties will miss his smile....

Ray Seamon

August 7, 2003

Our deepest condolences

Ray & Beth Seamon

Rachel Friloux

August 7, 2003

Our condolences to the entire Moffatt family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Rachel, Laycie, and Cody

Steve Wagner

August 7, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the family of Donald Mooffatt.

A fine man, a man to be remembered proudly and well.

He will be missed by all who knew him and it was my pleasure in life to have known Don.

Brian Andrews

August 7, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Don's family, co-workers and the host of many friends who will miss him dearly. Our lives will be bit less vivid without the color of his personality and those wonderful shirts.

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

August 7, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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