Name: Memorial service for Retired Judge David B. Moon Jr.
Start: 2019-09-07T17:00:00.000Z
Location: The Village Community Presbyterian Church

Judge David B. Moon Jr., Retired June 20, 1941 - July 23, 2019 Rancho Santa Fe David (Dave) Moon passed away peacefully with family at his bedside on July 23, 2019. He did not survive complications arising from a spinal injury sustained boogie boarding at his favorite beach in Del Mar. Dave lived a remarkable life. Born June 20, 1941 to David and Suzanne Moon of Toledo, Ohio, Dave spent his formative years in La Jolla after his family relocated from the Midwest. He attended La Jolla High School for two years, then completed high school at Phillips Academy, Andover. Dave earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University in 1964 and his law degree from the University of San Diego in 1967. Shortly after taking the California Bar exam, he reconnected with a former high school classmate, Lynn Loughrey. They married in 1968. Dave's successful legal career included over 23 years as a trial judge, before he retired from his position on the San Diego Superior Court in 2001. After his retirement from the bench, he went on to lead a thriving independent mediation and arbitration practice. He later joined the firm of Judicate West and was instrumental in helping set up their San Diego office. He was a mentor to many in the San Diego legal community. An avid fly fisherman, Dave's line was cast in mountain streams across the western U.S., Chile, Argentina, Ireland, and the Czech Republic. Dave's first love was the guitar, singing with friends and anyone who would join in. The sound of his guitar made people smile everywhere he went. First and foremost, Dave was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his wife Lynn of 51 years, daughters: Courtney (Eric) Keppler and Whitney Moon (Filip Tejchman, partner); grandchildren: Lucas and Noah Keppler and Vivian Tejchman; sister: Florence Enau; sister and brother-in-law: Becky (Paul) Douglass; brother and sister-in-law: Dickie (Cindy) Moon; nieces: Suzanne Culbertson and Caitlin Moon; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Paul (Dorothy) Loughrey; and other family members and friends he deeply cared about. Memorial services will be held at The Village Community Presbyterian Church in Rancho Santa Fe on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 10am. If you wish to honor Dave, donations may be sent in memory of Judge David Moon to KPBS, the University of San Diego Law School, or any charity of your choice.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Aug. 6, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Retired Moon

10 Entries

Deborah Bayus

September 7, 2019

Judge Moon was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and using as a mediator in my legal practice. His people skills were remarkable- always a smile, always in a cheerful and optimistic mood. His celebration of life memorial today was true to his form- first class. He will be missed!

Christopher Connolly

August 10, 2019

Judge Moon was the model of "Judicial Temperament." A Renaissance Man in a robe. I had the honor of trying a case before Judge Moon and later engaging his services as a Mediator. He was kind,intelligent and humble. What a great guy. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. Rest in peace your Honor.

Gary Baylor

August 9, 2019

Judge David Moon, was not only an outstanding Judge, he was very nice and helpful to myself, and many others though out the two years at LaJolla High School together. He was truly a very good friend. Rest In Piece, my wonderful friend.

Richard Ravreby

August 7, 2019

Judge Moon was one of the finest judges I appeared in front of during
my 39 years as an attorney. He was bright, always prepared and cordial
to all. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. The legal community will be less without him.

CHIP MILES

August 7, 2019

Dave and I were fraternity brothers at Stanford and traveled to Europe
togethe after college before law school. What an incredible trip ! Mooner, with his open mind and ease at adapting to different situations, was the perfect guy to travel with. So many memories.
After that I met Dave's sibs. Flo, who has my same birth date, surfer and investor Dickie and sexy Becky. Quite a crew.
Dave wasted no time as President of the La Jolla Democrat Club and then
being appointed a young Judge by Jerry Brown. He of course prospered first as a Judge and then as Mediator.
We continued to see each other lots, both in the SF Bay Area and first at
8519 La Jolla Shores Drive-what a palace-and then in Rancho Santa Fe
Along came luscious Lynn and then a wonderful family.
I guess inevitably our seeing each other lessened, though not the quality of the visits. I will always regret delaying our next phone call, to check in and see how things are going. He was smart, open,, up for anything, kind, sensitive and happy..

August 6, 2019

Lynn ... I was so sorry to hear about David.
He was a very special man ... we had fun in Massachusetts in high school going to one another's school dances ... until my suite mate asked him to one of our dances and I ended up waiting tables.
For many years we exchanged cards on our shared birthday, and David came by our family house on many Christmas' .
The world was a better place because he was in it ... how lucky you both were to have shared each other's lives.
Tisha Hunte Swortwood Wheat

Barbara Maloney

August 6, 2019

Dear Lynn,

I am so sorry to read about the loss of David, your husband and partner of 51 years. Please accept my very sincere condolences.

You may not remember me, but we were friends at SDSU and in Cap and Gown together in 1962-63. Much time has passed since then. I have thought about you at times during these intervening years, and am glad to know you are still in the area. I hope you are well.
Once again, please accept my heartfelt sympathies that this tragic loss has brought you great shock and sorrow.
With fond remembrances of you,
Barbara Maloney

August 6, 2019

Judge Moon presided over a 6 week civil trial for which I was part of the jury. He was very kind and considerate of the jury and exceedingly considerate throughout the trial to all involved. I was very impressed by professionalism and instructiveness. I learned so much during that time. My sincerest condolences to your family.
---Marcia Stern

August 6, 2019

Judge Moon presided over the adoption ceremony for our family in 1988. Our son was 5 months old and we brought about 25 people with us to witness the final adoption procedure. He was so gracious and invited all of us to stand around his court desk while he held Alex on this lap for a picture. When we signed the official paperwork in his chambers, he asked if we wanted his court person to take the video so all family members could witness the signing. When he sighed the paperwork, he said Now, there is no turning back, you cannot give this little one back! He is officially and permanently yours! Thank you Judge Moon, you helped to make us a family, you have been a part of how we tell the story of our son's life and his adoption.

Mike and Susan Trueblood

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