Daniel David Moran Sr.

Daniel David Moran, Sr. was born in North Hollywood, California, on November 25, 1957 and died in his home in Scotts Valley on January 9, 2009 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Dan graduated from El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, California, in 1975 and later from College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California. After returning from living and working in Norway for two years, he met his wife, Peggy, of 25 years. Dan had been a member of Operating Engineers Union Local 3 since 1986. The family moved to Scotts Valley in 1991. He leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Micah Szoke with grandchildren Malachi and Ava Szoke of Boulder Creek. He leaves son Daniel Moran, Jr. of Madison, Wisconsin. He also leaves behind stepsons Robert and James Million of Belfair, Washington and their children, who called him grandpa, Josh, Lexus and Blake. Dan's father, James Moran Sr., lives in West Hills, California, and his brother, James, Jr., and family in Northridge, California. Dan is preceded in death by his mother, Caralee Moran, and his brother Patrick Moran. His brother-in-law as well numerous nieces and nephews also loved Dan for his easy way and great sense of humor. Dan worked hard, loved his family, his dogs and the outdoors. A private graveside service is scheduled at Soquel Cemetery for Tuesday, January 13th. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in his memory to Hospice Caring Project of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley CA 95066.