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Daniel Moon Obituary
Daniel D. MOON Dan Moon, a Seattle architect and all-around great, funny, and loving guy passed peacefully after his valiant fight with liver cancer to enter his new Heavenly home, surrounded by family on Sunday morning, March 6. He was 48. Voted 'Class Clown' at Curtis High School in University Place, he was known to bring smiles and uplift spirits with his kind, joyous, and guileless nature. Professionally, he approached his work with a simple, functional, and understated aesthetic that characterized his project management work on The Village at Overlake Station, the Federal Way Transit Station, the Lumen Condominiums, numerous homes (including his own), and other projects. His employer, Walsh Construction, also provided new professional opportunities, but more importantly, valuable friendships. Born in South Korea on February 13, 1963, his family immigrated to L.A. in 1974. Starting from humble beginnings in theU.S., Dan grew up in a very loving, devoted, and caring family in Southern California where he picked up surfing and disco dancing. The family moved to Washington State where Dan attended high school and eventually WSU. There he met his wife and became a life-long Cougar and embraced 'Couging It' in all its many facets. He developed a passion for skiing, which he later shared with his son on many Northwest slopes, including their favorite, Whistler. Dan's greatest building was the development of a loving group of family and friends that will sorely miss him. Dan is survived by: wife, Leah; son, Nelson; parents, Sung Jin & Ok Kyung; siblings, Sally & John; goddaughters, Jamie & Megan.A memorial service will be held at Central Lutheran Church (1710 11th Ave, Seattle) on March 19 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations will be accepted on behalf of the Nelson S Moon Education fund at any Chase Bank.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Moon
Dean Holmes
March 19, 2011
Dan was really neat guy and I have great memories of him from high school. I was lucky to have known him.
Robert Lane AIA
March 18, 2011
A well-rounded architect who had an impact on many colleagues. He will be remembered.
Ron Harpel
March 18, 2011
A great classmate and awesome room-mate at WSU. We enjoyed good times at Chinook Village as study buddies and solid friends. I am blessed to hold many memories from 24 years ago. Leah and Nelson deserve the extended support we offer. I hope that time is a counselor and faith will provide the wisdom to understand the rare gifts Dan shared with us. Very special Man....
Dean May
March 17, 2011
Dan , you were an awesome person to have known. You were the cream of the crop which made your life impressionable to me. You did good dude! See you later.
Summer 2010
Laura Stivers
March 16, 2011
Dan and Dan, half of the Physics Guys, Sept. '10
Dan Merchant
March 15, 2011
I was blessed to visit with Dan and his family in the early Fall a month or so after his diagnosis. We had a wonderful meal that went on for hours talking about life, family, love and the great beyond. Just sitting next to Moonie old stories from Curtis, the college years and even the early "grown up" years started to fall out of our mouths. We laughed and laughed and jostled memories free that neither of us had danced with in decades. Dan was as sweet, funny, warm and genuine as I'd remembered and I came away from the evening rejuvenated even though I was prepared for the fact it may be the last time I would hear his laugh...it was. We exchanged emails up until a couple weeks before his passing and I admired his positive attitude and courage in the face of the inevitable. I knew he was comfortably in the bosom of his family and would soon be in a better place. Of course, the news of his passing fills me with sorrow and a surprisingly deep sense of loss considering I didn't get to see that much of Dan in recent years - but that's the kind of vacuum created when a great spirit like Moonie moves on. I wish Leah and Nelson the best during this difficult time, I mourn your loss and and thank you again for the gift of one last sweet evening with Dan and his loving family.
Jason Lombard
March 15, 2011
It was my pleasure to get to know Dan and the Moon family before he was diagnosed. His spirit and generosity was amazing and continued until the end. These are the things that stood out, but it is clear his legacy of generosity DEFINITELY lives on in Nelson. My prayers are with the Moon family.
Sherry Nelson caught this pic at our 20-year reunion.
Don Bosch
March 15, 2011
Thank you, Dan, for blessing us with your life, your talents, and your joy. Heartfelt prayers are lifted up for family and friends.
Laura Stivers
March 14, 2011
Spent an evening with Dan and his family this summer and he had no idea he was sick. I am so glad we reconnected but am so sorry that we won't have more wonderful get-togethers. I have such fun memories of Dan on youth group retreats and in French class. He and his family lived on our street. My love goes out to all of his family, especially Leah and Nelson.
Curtis Reunion, 2002 (Ann, Martin, Sherry, Dan)
Sherry Nelson
March 14, 2011
Oh, Dan, how we laughed! Your bright spirit will be missed and never forgotten. Leah, please know that Dan's old high school and college friends are holding you and Nelson in their hearts.
Carol Greek-Wolf
March 14, 2011
I feel blessed to have known Dan and truly adored him. He was one of a kind and will be terribly missed. My deepest sympathies to the Moon family.
krista osborne
March 14, 2011
Dan, you will be missed, thank you for making our world, our lives, a brighter place in the short time you walked amongst us. May peace be with you and your family always.
Jeff Ryan
March 14, 2011
Iam sadden to hear of the passing of Dan, I was a classmate of his at WSU. He was always a fun and good natured guy to have around he will be missed.
March 14, 2011
I went to High School with Dan (called him Moonie then) and just loved him so much! I had no idea he was even sick and am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. We talked of getting together at our 20th reunion and just never got around to it.........
Ann (Vance) Tousignant-Locsin
Kathy Burrows-Schorno
March 14, 2011
Dan was always such a fun, nice guy in high school...loved by all. My deepest condolences to his whole family.
Jack Wrigley
March 14, 2011
Dan was the best. The Science Guys will never be the same. Blessing to the entire Moon family and to his many, many friends.
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