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Donald Moody
05/10/1950 — 07/19/2017
From Kennewick, WA | Born in Blacksburg, VA
Donald Moody
Donald Albert Moody, 67, of Kennewick, WA, passed away
peacefully, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, surrounded by his beloved children Don
and Karla. He was born May 10, 1950, in
Radford, VA., son of John and Alice Moody.
Donald grew up in Blacksburg VA.
He graduated from Blacksburg High School where he excelled in academics,
and on the football field.
One of Donald’s many accomplishments was earning his
Mechanical Engineering Degree from Washington State University. Donald’s career as a
Mechanical Engineer allowed him to work for several companies and travel the
country. Donald was currently employed
at CH2MHill.
Donald was an avid motorcyclist, camper, and hunter. These passions were spent with a group of special friends, his children, and grandchildren. His love for adventure took him too many beautiful destinations, from the trails of Naches to the mountains of Utah and Idaho.
Donald’s greatest accomplishments were his children, Don and Karla. Donald is loved and missed by his children, Don (Stacey) Moody, Karla (Drew) Woodruff; grandchildren, Leilani, Kamaile, Micah Moody and Kaden, Makiya, Donovan Woodruff. Siblings Joan (Don) Steele, Paul (Debbie) Moody; nieces Katherine Bondi, Khrys Steele, Sarah Clary, and nephew John Moody. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Alice Moody.
Please join the family in a celebration of Donald’s life - 3:00-5:00 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2017 at Einan’s Sunset Garden Event Center in Richland, WA.
Despite distances, love for our family has been deeply woven into the fabric of who we are. Donald and the west coast family is a treasured part of my being. Donald is deeply missed. I wish I could have joined the family in such a beautiful tribute to my uncle. Peace, love and healing to my cousins.
Katherine
I worked with Don for 10 years. He was very dedicated to his work and to CSB. His integrity was very admirable. He will be missed! Blessing to his family during this time.
Just found out about Donald’s passing. I’m sorry for your loss of this special person. He had an endearing personality. I’m sure he will be greatly missed. God bless you all in this sad time.
Dessie
We send condolences to the family at the loss of a fine father, a great grampa and a good friend. He will be missed and remembered. Love, Jim and Kathy
I am so sorry about the loss of Donald. He was always a good friend and we played football together in high school. My thoughts and prayers will be with in the coming days. God bless each of you. Caudill wright
I will never forget the look on Don’s face the day he walked his daughter, Karla, down the aisle on her wedding day. The joyful admiration in his eyes was clear….he was blissfully happy that day. He truly loved his little girl. That genuine smile was matched only by the snapshots I’ve seen of Don and his son, Don Jr, after a day of riding dirt bikes together. That camaraderie between father and son doing something together they both loved came through in every picture. Don would be so proud and honored at the partnership that Don Jr. and Karla, together with their families, shared in caring for him, protecting him and loving him unconditionally until he made his way home. Know that he is now in a place that only the most beautiful dreams are made of. If you thought Don could fly on a motorcycle…..just wait till you see him in wings!!
Don was my longest and best friend and I will miss his humor and company for the remainder of my life. He was always there for me and we enjoyed many adventures riding motorcycles on the highways and trails of western USA. There were many times where our engineering ideas were 180 degrees apart but they always ended up in laughter and good fun. My only regret for Don is that he never had an opportunity to retire and take life a little easier and fulfill many of his retirement dreams. So long good buddy, we will meet up again down the road I’m sure.
Don was a special friend, we worked together for many years and also rode motorcycles together. Rest in peace, Don and God bless.
praying for the family
So sorry to hear that Donald lost his fight with cancer. He was a quality guy all the way. I remember him well from all our school years together–at least 1-12 and probably kindergarten too.
Don was VERY GOOD man! Everybody liked him. He was always good to me. He was so proud of his
“Babies”. The world lost another good football player. God Bless your family. Joe Broce
Don and Karla,
My love and prayers are with you and your families during this time and always.
Dear Folks,
So sorry for your lost. Donald was a hard worker in school and a really tough athletic. Don’t remember exactly how much he weighs in high school, but he was smaller than a lot of the guys on the team. He wasn’t afraid to take on anyone on the football field. I’m sure he will be sadly missed by all.
Sincerely, Chuck
It’s with great sadness that all of us that knew Donald have lost a genuine friend. He and I were inseparable during our early years growing up on Upland Road in Blacksburg, VA and I will cherish those fond memories for ever. Donald’s mother Alice was a second mother to me and was our Cub Scout Den mother – what a sweet lady. I had the privilege of talking with Donald several times as he bravely fought to win his battle and I am so thankful for those precious minutes. Even thought we lived on opposite sides of the county for many years, my brotherly love for Donald never waned. May he now rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with Donald’s family during this trying time and I am here to help in any way I may.
Much love,
Jim Bland
Don and I were dirt biking buddies in the late 70’s riding together primarily in the desert areas around Tri-Cities, WA. We were young bucks back then who thoroughly enjoyed tearing it up in the powder… especially after a little rain coated the top of the sand. Prayers to his family.
I have fond memories of dirt biking and camping on the Naches River with Don and his family. May you rest in peace. Until we meet agin my friend, Steve Doubet
You made a difference in the world. Enjoy your peace 😇❤️
May your father’s life with the angels (his friends and family) and our heavenly father be his reward for a good life here on earth. Many Blacksburg alumni has gone before him and I hope all will be greet him and a beautiful homecoming will be had by all on his last and most glorious stop. Old #40 is once again strong and healthy and free from the pains he suffered in the last years of his earthly life. God Bless all!
RIP Donald. With great sadness, we offer sympathy to Donald’s family. Sharon and John Duncan
I was lucky to get to know Don, and the extended Moody family, as I have been friends with Karla for years. He was a kind and funny man, and always made me feel like a part of the family. He was deeply loved by his family, which was such a lovely thing to witness.
All my love to Don and Karla, and all the Moodys, what a wonderful family.
Never knew you looked so much like your old man. God bless you and your family, losing a parent’s tough duty🙏🏼
Dear Don and Karla & Family
Please know how very saddened We are for the loss of your Dad . Be strong in these tough moments of your life. One thing I can only say is just enjoy the moments you had with memories and ascertain that you keep your Dad’s memories alive and that’s what will see you through these difficult days of sadness .
Donald was a wonderful person. His hugest joy was with you both. We will keep ourselves cherishing his memory forever with all our memories we have of him. I know that you all are strong … You were always there for him threw his illness . You made him happy God bless you.
We are sure going to miss Donald . Thank you for all of the fun times on camping adventures in Oregon and taking us crabbing in Newport News back in the day. Those were the good old days ! I will always cherish.
May you (RIP) 🙏😇
We will see you again one day… Love,Denise -Keith & Darrion The Houston’s ,
Aldora Green and family Edward and Joyce
Don and Karla. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that there aren’t any words that can lessen the sting or wipe away the sadness. i pray that in the midst of your grief you will sense the nearness of hope, peace and love. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for the good memories of playing at your house with Don and Karla! RIP!
We are saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Don and our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. My work with him was always pleasant and enjoyable, he was always upbeat, optimistic and accurate. No doubt he is heaven-bound, his priorities always correct. See you again Don.
I’m sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My prayers go to all of his family. May you find comfort in remembering and sharing stories of your life with him. I remember him smiling and laughing at the quips of others in classes we shared at Blacksburg High. Rest in Peace fellow Indian.
I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Please accept my condolences, and know that I will be lifting Don’s family in my prayers.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” [Rev 21:4, KJV]
My condolences. I have worked with Don on & off for the last 15 years. He was a great engineer and friend. I have missed seeing him at the Hanford Hoisting & Rigging Committee meetings. The world is a lonelier place without him. May God comfort and bless you with hope to see him in the next
Despite distances, love for our family has been deeply woven into the fabric of who we are. Donald and the west coast family is a treasured part of my being. Donald is deeply missed. I wish I could have joined the family in such a beautiful tribute to my uncle. Peace, love and healing to my cousins.
Katherine
I worked with Don for 10 years. He was very dedicated to his work and to CSB. His integrity was very admirable. He will be missed! Blessing to his family during this time.
Just found out about Donald’s passing. I’m sorry for your loss of this special person. He had an endearing personality. I’m sure he will be greatly missed. God bless you all in this sad time.
Dessie
We send condolences to the family at the loss of a fine father, a great grampa and a good friend. He will be missed and remembered. Love, Jim and Kathy
I am so sorry about the loss of Donald. He was always a good friend and we played football together in high school. My thoughts and prayers will be with in the coming days. God bless each of you. Caudill wright
I will never forget the look on Don’s face the day he walked his daughter, Karla, down the aisle on her wedding day. The joyful admiration in his eyes was clear….he was blissfully happy that day. He truly loved his little girl. That genuine smile was matched only by the snapshots I’ve seen of Don and his son, Don Jr, after a day of riding dirt bikes together. That camaraderie between father and son doing something together they both loved came through in every picture. Don would be so proud and honored at the partnership that Don Jr. and Karla, together with their families, shared in caring for him, protecting him and loving him unconditionally until he made his way home. Know that he is now in a place that only the most beautiful dreams are made of. If you thought Don could fly on a motorcycle…..just wait till you see him in wings!!
Don was my longest and best friend and I will miss his humor and company for the remainder of my life. He was always there for me and we enjoyed many adventures riding motorcycles on the highways and trails of western USA. There were many times where our engineering ideas were 180 degrees apart but they always ended up in laughter and good fun. My only regret for Don is that he never had an opportunity to retire and take life a little easier and fulfill many of his retirement dreams. So long good buddy, we will meet up again down the road I’m sure.
Don was a special friend, we worked together for many years and also rode motorcycles together. Rest in peace, Don and God bless.
praying for the family
So sorry to hear that Donald lost his fight with cancer. He was a quality guy all the way. I remember him well from all our school years together–at least 1-12 and probably kindergarten too.
Don was VERY GOOD man! Everybody liked him. He was always good to me. He was so proud of his
“Babies”. The world lost another good football player. God Bless your family. Joe Broce
Don and Karla,
My love and prayers are with you and your families during this time and always.
Dear Folks,
So sorry for your lost. Donald was a hard worker in school and a really tough athletic. Don’t remember exactly how much he weighs in high school, but he was smaller than a lot of the guys on the team. He wasn’t afraid to take on anyone on the football field. I’m sure he will be sadly missed by all.
Sincerely, Chuck
It’s with great sadness that all of us that knew Donald have lost a genuine friend. He and I were inseparable during our early years growing up on Upland Road in Blacksburg, VA and I will cherish those fond memories for ever. Donald’s mother Alice was a second mother to me and was our Cub Scout Den mother – what a sweet lady. I had the privilege of talking with Donald several times as he bravely fought to win his battle and I am so thankful for those precious minutes. Even thought we lived on opposite sides of the county for many years, my brotherly love for Donald never waned. May he now rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with Donald’s family during this trying time and I am here to help in any way I may.
Much love,
Jim Bland
Don and I were dirt biking buddies in the late 70’s riding together primarily in the desert areas around Tri-Cities, WA. We were young bucks back then who thoroughly enjoyed tearing it up in the powder… especially after a little rain coated the top of the sand. Prayers to his family.
I have fond memories of dirt biking and camping on the Naches River with Don and his family. May you rest in peace. Until we meet agin my friend, Steve Doubet
You made a difference in the world. Enjoy your peace 😇❤️
May your father’s life with the angels (his friends and family) and our heavenly father be his reward for a good life here on earth. Many Blacksburg alumni has gone before him and I hope all will be greet him and a beautiful homecoming will be had by all on his last and most glorious stop. Old #40 is once again strong and healthy and free from the pains he suffered in the last years of his earthly life. God Bless all!
RIP Donald. With great sadness, we offer sympathy to Donald’s family. Sharon and John Duncan
I was lucky to get to know Don, and the extended Moody family, as I have been friends with Karla for years. He was a kind and funny man, and always made me feel like a part of the family. He was deeply loved by his family, which was such a lovely thing to witness.
All my love to Don and Karla, and all the Moodys, what a wonderful family.
Never knew you looked so much like your old man. God bless you and your family, losing a parent’s tough duty🙏🏼
Dear Don and Karla & Family
Please know how very saddened We are for the loss of your Dad . Be strong in these tough moments of your life. One thing I can only say is just enjoy the moments you had with memories and ascertain that you keep your Dad’s memories alive and that’s what will see you through these difficult days of sadness .
Donald was a wonderful person. His hugest joy was with you both. We will keep ourselves cherishing his memory forever with all our memories we have of him. I know that you all are strong … You were always there for him threw his illness . You made him happy God bless you.
We are sure going to miss Donald . Thank you for all of the fun times on camping adventures in Oregon and taking us crabbing in Newport News back in the day. Those were the good old days ! I will always cherish.
May you (RIP) 🙏😇
We will see you again one day… Love,Denise -Keith & Darrion The Houston’s ,
Aldora Green and family Edward and Joyce
Don and Karla. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that there aren’t any words that can lessen the sting or wipe away the sadness. i pray that in the midst of your grief you will sense the nearness of hope, peace and love. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for the good memories of playing at your house with Don and Karla! RIP!
We are saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Don and our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. My work with him was always pleasant and enjoyable, he was always upbeat, optimistic and accurate. No doubt he is heaven-bound, his priorities always correct. See you again Don.
I’m sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My prayers go to all of his family. May you find comfort in remembering and sharing stories of your life with him. I remember him smiling and laughing at the quips of others in classes we shared at Blacksburg High. Rest in Peace fellow Indian.
I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Please accept my condolences, and know that I will be lifting Don’s family in my prayers.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” [Rev 21:4, KJV]
My condolences. I have worked with Don on & off for the last 15 years. He was a great engineer and friend. I have missed seeing him at the Hanford Hoisting & Rigging Committee meetings. The world is a lonelier place without him. May God comfort and bless you with hope to see him in the next
Donald will be missed by many of the class of 68 of BHS. may you and your family find peace.
I was a friend of Don through dirt bike riding and his son Don played soccer with my brother Mike in High School. He was always cheerful and I always looked forward to riding dirt bikes with Don.
Joan, I will be thinking about you and your family during the next few days. Know that you are loved my friend.
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