Donald C Moss, 91, of Pendleton, passed away Oct. 8 at his home, with family around him.

Don was born March 27, 1925, in Tamarack, Idaho, to James C and Marie E. Moss.

He enlisted in the Army on Jan. 27, 1944, and served in the Service and Supply Unit aboard the Tugboat, TE-MI-WA-DE, assigned to the Company 355th Harborcraft, which he shared many stories about later in life. He also traveled to England, France, and Belgium before returning to civilian life on June 27, 1946.

Don returned to Burns and worked at the Hines Lumber Company in Hines. He married Norma Fallon in November 1951, sharing in the lives of three children, Donna, Dwaine, and Tammera.

Don moved to Tygh Valley in 1966 and began working at the Mt. Fir Lumber Company.

He married Juanita Deel on Aug. 25, 1972, in The Dalles. They began their married life with a visit to Crater Lake for their honeymoon. This was the beginning of countless hunting, fishing, and camping trips, as well as evening trips to Pine Hollow Reservoir to boat and swim, and Sunday drives with picnics they both enjoyed. Don always had a big garden, berry bushes, and fruit trees,

Don became part of Juanita’s five children, Jerold, Howard, Saundra, Michael, and Marilyn’s lives, even though most were out on their own by this time. He was very nurturing, quiet, and mild mannered, yet always willing to provide any support he could.  He was a very gentle spirit and soul.

Don worked at Mt. Fir Lumber Company until his retirement and stayed in Tygh Valley until he and Juanita moved to Baker City in 1999.

Don leaves behind brothers, Jack and Bob; step-children, Howard, Saundra, Michael, Marilyn and Tammera; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Juanita; children, Donna, Dwaine and Jerold; grandchild, Jason; five brothers, Ralph, Bill, Ron, Frank and Clark; five sisters, Anna, Dorothy, Beunita, Katherine and Mary Helen.

Memorial contributions in honor of Don may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice and Palliative Care in Pendleton through Gray’s West & Co. at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR  97814.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s West & Co Pioneer Chapel in Baker City.

To light a candle in memory of Don, please visit: www.grayswestco.com.