Donald Jay Moses of Hermiston passed away in Richland, Wash. on Oct. 30, 2020 at the age of 69.
He was born on Oct. 14, 1951 in Pendleton to Ray and Fay Davis Moses.
Don grew up in Hermiston, where he attended school and graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1969. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Hermiston where he married the love of his life, Junie, and had resided since.
Don was a devoted father and grandfather, and family was the center of his life. He formed a special relationship with each member of his family. He attended every sporting event of his children and grandchildren, no matter how far he had to travel to be there. He also enjoyed going hunting with family and friends, watching the NBA, NASCAR and western movies, and listening to rock and roll music. He had several dogs over the years and he enjoyed each of them.
Don is survived by his sons, Greg (Victoria) Moses and Nick (Aubbree) Moses; daughter, Amanda (Ryan) Tremblay; grandchildren, Taylor, Hayden, Morgan, Boaz, Camiryn and Blakeley; one great grandchild, Ryker; brother, Ronald Moses; sister, Christina Brown; nephews, Trent, Seth and Kyle; niece, Brandi; and his dog, Taz.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Carsyn.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at the Hermiston Cemetery veterans shelter.
To leave an online condolence for his family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
