William M. Moran, Jr. |
| Posted 2025-07-27 by mhenderson |
| Published by Mohave Daily News Online from Jul. 25 to Jul. 27, 2025 - Bullhead City, Arizona - Our family has been sadly mourning the loss of one of its most senior members William M. Moran Jr. who passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 after a brief illness. He was a very proud 80 year old. Bill was born on November 24, 1944 in New York City, New York. "Billy boy" was a native New Yorker until the age of 6. Then, in 1951 he moved to California with his father (William Sr.) and stepmother (Evelyn). They lived in Los Angeles, where his education included a unique experience at Page Military Academy. When the family decided to move to the suburbs, they settled in the city of Covina, California where the Moran family grew. Bill became a big brother to Edward, Kevin, Frances, Dolores, and Sean. He attended Eva D. Edwards Jr. High, and graduated in 1963 from Northview High School as part of the first 4-year class. As a teenager he worked at A&W Root Beer drive-in while attending Mt. San Antonio Junior College in Walnut. On September 3, 1965, Bill enlisted in the US Air Force where he received extensive medical training. On August 26, 1968 while he was stationed in Lakenheath, England, Bill reenlisted. In April 1971, he was sent to South Vietnam. Bill's training was put to significant use while serving as a medic at Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam. At the time of his discharge on August 25, 1972 he was a SSgt (Staff Sergeant-E5). Bill was able to use his medical knowledge and experience to find work as an LVN and later earned his nursing degree to become a Registered Nurse. He was a nurse for 40 years. After retiring from his nursing career, Bill moved to Arizona to be closer to his daughter Erin, son Timothy, Tim's wife Gretchen, and their children, Adrian, Reed, and Chase. Bill was a constant presence in his family's lives. He never missed a birthday. He showed up to every sports game, every accomplishment. He was the most dedicated father and grandfather. He enjoyed watching football, playing cribbage, and most of all spending time with family. Bill's second career began as a special education teacher's aid to the students at River Valley High School. He enjoyed his work and loved helping the kids for over a decade until he needed to retire a second time and focus on his health and well being. He was also able to spend more time with his grandchildren and extended family, which included his siblings, many nieces and nephews, and even more cousins. He loved being around family, especially when it included eating, drinking, singing, and dancing. He was often known to say "I miss your face". Now, we are the ones who miss his face. |
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