Don L. Moist

DON L. MOIST passed away on June 4, 2007, at the age of 77 from complications of Alzheimer's. He had lived and been in business in Yucaipa, CA, since 1968. Don was born in Nebraska and moved to California while in the fifth grade and graduated from Van Nuys High School in the San Fernando Valley. He met his wife, Alta in Reseda, CA, while working at Safeway. Don loved water skiing, camping and serving his community. His favorite way to spe nd his time was with his wife and family. Don served two terms as President of Yucaipa Board of Realtors, and was the Vice chairman of Manufactured Housing for California Association of Realtors. He was also Chairman for the San Bernardino county flood control board. Served on the Board of Directors for the Yucaipa Valley Water District, as well as helping with the formation of the district. Don was a member of the Lions Club for 37 years, winning the prestigious Melvin Jones award. Plus numerous other awards, including 100% attendance. He had three children with his wife Alta, Donnita Moist of the Cayman Islands, Lonni Granlund of Yucaipa, CA and Dale Shores, deceased; brother, Dale Moist of Arizona and Jean Schilling of Anaheim, CA; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. If you have any memorabilia, fond memories or photographs, please bring them to the service. There will be a remembrance board. Services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2007, 1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge located at 12165 2nd St., Yu caipa, CA 92399.