August 29, 1931 - July 2, 2009
Age 77, of Fair St., Nunda, died July 2, 2009 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born August 29, 1931 in Illinois. She was a graduate of Greenville College in Illinois and attained her teaching degree from the University of Illinois. She also did her graduate work at State University of New York at Geneseo and the University of Rochester. She spent 21 years teaching English at Letchworth Central School where she also directed many plays for the Letchworth Drama Club. Following her retirement from Letchworth Central she spent 14 years teaching at SUNY Geneseo. She was a long time member of the Geneseo United Methodist Church and Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. Mrs. Moon enjoyed gardening and reading and was an accomplished painter. She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie Moon in 2002.
Surviving are her daughter, Julia (David) Reed of Castile; her grandson, Richard (Jordan) Reed of Fort Riley, KS.
Friends may call Thursday 4 – 7 PM at Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, 35 N. Main St., Castile. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 AM at Geneseo United Methodist Church, 4520 Route 63, Geneseo. Memorials may be made to the Geneseo United Methodist Church Military Missions, 4520 Route 63, Geneseo, NY 14454. Online condolences at http://www.harmon-watson.com.
July 9, 2009 : Calling Hours for Doris Jean Moon - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - At Harmon-Watson Funeral Home
July 11, 2009 : Memorial Service for Doris Jean Moon at Geneseo United Methodist Church - 10:00 AM - At Geneseo United Methodist Church, 4520 Route 63, Geneseo.
Aug 5.09 from Laurie:
Professor Moon was one of my favorite faculty at SUNY Geneseo. I had her for Business and Professional writing in the late 80s, and her encouragement is a big part of my success as a manager here at SUNY Geneseo.
I am so sorry about your loss, and hope that you recognize what a difference she made in the students she mentored.
Jul 7.09 from Clint and Sharon Newell:
Dear family,
I taught with Jean at LCS for a couple of years. She was a great teacher, and a real asset to the school
Jul 5.09 from Steve Johnson:
Mrs. Reed, my deepest sympathies with the passing of your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is any thing I can do, please, let me know.
Steve
Jul 4.09 from Dianne Yarbrough Cottrill:
Julie, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. But certainly am glad we had the chance to see her and meet you 2 years ago at our reunion in Portageville. (FYI--I was the person you asked about the paper we wrote in 10th grade).
Your mom was one special lady and a wonderful teacher. I know you will miss her a lot. Love, Dianne