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Lisa Moon Obituary
June 4, 1952 to June 8, 2024
Born in Cambridge, MA, raised in San Francisco, CA. Lisa met her soul mate, Dr. Jerry Chan, while attending optometry school at UC Berkeley. They were married at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco in 1977.
Lisa was well-known in the community as a caring optometrist, artistic director of Community Asian Theater of the Sierra (CATS), award-winning baker, gym-enthusiast, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She possessed a charismatic and adventurous spirit and brought joy to everyone she encountered.
Lisa passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully surrounded by friends and family.
Lisa is survived by husband, Dr. Jerry Chan; daughters, Allison Chan (Grant Weller) and Dr. Tiffany Chan; granddaughters Lily and Zoe Weller; brother, Leonard Moon (Joyce Tom). Other family members include: Dr. Bud Pierce, Carol Young, Shirley Hunziker, Dr. Robert Chan (Louise Chan), Cecelia Chan, Franklin Chan (Sue Chan), nieces and nephews: Cindy Young, Charles
Young, Kimberly Chan, Melissa Chan-Stone, Dr. Christine Damiani, Greg Chan, Kristina Arellano,
Michael Pierce, Emily Moon, and Timothy Moon.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence and Priscilla Moon, and sister, Dr. Selma Pierce.
A celebration of life will be held at the
Nevada Theater
July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm
Lisa's family is grateful for the immense outpouring of love and support from our community.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating
in Lisa's name to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Moon
Mona and Ray Ten
July 20, 2024
Sincerest condolences on your loss.
Corinne Odineal
July 10, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Lisa! This was such a shock. I am praying for you all that the peace of the Lord embraces you and comforts you!
Tess Andrews
July 9, 2024
There are no words to convey my deepest sympathies for the loss of a wonderful person. You are in my prayers.
Paul & Cacie Mularchuk
June 29, 2024
We have no words to express our sorrow.
Sending Loves to Family & Friends from so deep in our hearts.
Yvette MacPhee
June 23, 2024
Lisa was a strong and kind woman, helping to bring communities together through the arts. She left us too soon. May she rest in peace.
Anna Greco & Michael Pugh
June 21, 2024
Our heart felt condolences to Lisa's Family and Friends. She was our Optometrist for many. many years, always professionally and a pleasure to talk with. We enjoyed seeing her performances with CATS. We will miss her so much.
Chris Holland
June 21, 2024
So sad this amazing soul is no longer present physically. Wishing the family peace and comfort. A former patient. Chris.
Sara Quay
June 20, 2024
Dear Jerry, Allison and Tiffany, and all the family, I send you my love from my heart which is bigger, richer because of knowing and loving Lisa.
Being her friend made me a happier, and more joyful person. Blessings to you all, and again all my love and prayers to you all.
I miss you Lisa...but someday I´ll see you again
Jim Kelley
June 19, 2024
To a beautiful kind and generous soul. Thanks for all the treats and for being my friend. You will be missed!
Lope Yap Jr
June 19, 2024
I will miss not seeing Lisa - a very smart, compassionate and caring person - her dedication to family, her profession and passion for the performing arts was so admirable - a very bright star in the dark sky. I´m honored to have known her since high school days and to call her a very dear friend.
Karen and Ron Wolfson
June 19, 2024
Dear Moon-Chan family:
Our hearts go out to you all. Living in Virginia, it will be impossible to attend her celebration of life.
She was a dear friend, a terrific performer, wonderful administrator. Working with her in various musicals with Community Players, was a joy. She was determined to do a perfect cartwheel in Paint You Wagon, and she worked hard until she did.
Ron and I have you all in our thoughts.
Karen and Ron Wolfson
Sonny Alforque
June 18, 2024
My heart celebrates Lisa for her grace, tireless efforts, enthusiasm, vibrancy and importance as a theatre artist and cultural visionary in Northern California's Asian American community. It was a true joy and privilege to have known and worked with her.
Randall Harding
June 18, 2024
My dear friend Jerry... and family...
My sincerest and deepest condolences for your loss.
Your friend in wildlife...
Nicole Vernon
June 18, 2024
I met Lisa at anytime fitness and loved her positive energy and giving spirit. She is missed!
Deby Snell
June 18, 2024
Such a loss to our Community. Thanks to your family for sharing her. ( lNot that you had a choice...)
Our Community is so much richer because of her presence. Thank you for bringing her here.
Love to her remaining.
Ginger
June 18, 2024
Dear Jerry,
I am so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I treasure my memories of working for you both. Her sweet, caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and intelligent ways will remain an inspiration. May cherished memories of your life together and God's embracing love carry you forward "until you meet again." Sincerely, Ginger
Jane Stenderup
June 18, 2024
Dear Jerry, Allison and Tiffany,
Our paths have crossed many times in the last 50 years and it saddens me deeply to write note of condolence. I hope you know, Jerry, it was always a pleasure to be your patient in addition of working the Tall Pines concession stand at the Nevada County Fair. I´m sending my heartfelt sympathies to you and your beautiful
daughters. May God grant you strength and a lifetime of memories and love of your beautiful and talented wife.
Mary Wollesen
June 18, 2024
She lived life joyfully.
Hazel Shewell
June 18, 2024
I enjoyed Lisa both as my optometrist and for her enthusiasm and performance on the stage at the Nevada Theatre. She will certainly be missed.
Sincerely, Hazel Shewell
Bill Hefti
June 18, 2024
I have been a patient and freind of Lisa and her husband Jerry for many years. I loved trading theater stories with Lisa and having a few good laughs with Jerry during my appointments. Lisa will be missed by many who have experienced her joy of living.
Suzanne Bulick
June 18, 2024
Lisa was a wonderful employer and human. My condolences to the family. I am grateful to have known and worked for her.
Serge Aronow
June 18, 2024
Lisa Moon was my eye doctor for many years. I was very pleased with her work. She became my friend. I´m sad about her passing.
Chris Christensen
June 18, 2024
I have had the opportunity to work and enjoy the presence of this wonderful person. My best to her family and friends.
Roshan Mazhar
June 18, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Lisa Moon. She was a lovely and caring woman and an exceptional optometrist. My condolences to your entire family.
Jennifer Gray
June 18, 2024
I never had the privilege of meeting your lovely mother but heard so many wonderful things about her. She blessed so many lives and for that and I'm sure so much more, her presence will be felt for a very long time. My heartfelt condolences.
Susan Yun Sakahara
June 18, 2024
Dear Jerry and Family, I'm very sorry to your loss. Lisa was an amazing person and contributed so much to the community. She will send missed by many.
Stuart E.W Smith
June 18, 2024
She left an indelible mark on the community. I was privileged to direct her several times and help bring several CATS productions to life. A blessing to work with.
Diana and Craig Strohm
June 18, 2024
Dear Jerry and Family,
We are sending are deepest condolences and love.
Diana and Craig Strohm
Philip Carville
June 18, 2024
So sorry. She was so nice
Sharon Davisson
June 18, 2024
Lisa brought joy to my husband, Tom and I. She radiated love and joy whenever we saw her, whether it was during eye exams or attending theater shows.
Leslee McQueen Hoffler
June 18, 2024
Dear Jerry and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will miss her terribly with so many years together not only as your wife and mother but as a beautiful co-worker for many years. May God bless you and keep you especially through this time. Sincerely, Fred and Leslee
Vicki
June 18, 2024
Rest in paradise sweet Lisa. All of your influence in our community will long be remembered. Your welcoming smile and positive energy is how I will remember you.
My heart breaks for the family
Melinda Ahrens
June 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss, prayers and hugs for the whole family.
Deborah
June 18, 2024
She was a positive, cheerful, very nice lady. She was my optometrist. I admired her.
Jim Robinson
June 18, 2024
I always looked forward to getting new glasses just to see Dr Moon
Kathy Hsieh
June 18, 2024
So, so sad to hear of the sudden passing of Lisa Moon, whom I first met when she and her theatre partner in crime, Jeannie Wood, came to Seattle to see the production of Snow Falling on Cedars that I was in with Book-It Theatre. I would run into them again at a CAATA conference as they were always looking for shows to do for their Asian American theatre in Nevada City called Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS). I got to see their 2015 production of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet and we joked that we were theatre twins as Lisa always played the same roles for her company that I did at Book-It. In 2016 I got to spend 6 weeks doing Chinglish at her theatre company and got to meet her lovely family. My heart is with them. She was such a major force in their community and will truly be missed there and beyond.
Jeannie Wood
June 18, 2024
I will miss my good friend, Lisa Moon, forever. May her love, creativity, and leadership continue to inspire us all. Sending much love.
Jerry Thomas
June 18, 2024
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Margaret Arroyo
June 18, 2024
My first memories are of the patient compassionate dr-caregiver professional in our community. Since then l have been given occasional opportunities (CATS) to observe the remarkable woman that graced our community. I was drawn to her energy as a kind communicator. She will remain a strong imprint as a joyful person amongst us.
Linda (Atkinson) Dunger
June 18, 2024
Jerry and family - Thinking of you in your loss.
Linda (Atkinson) and Gary Dunger
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