Jack L. Moon

Jack L. Moon, 90, of Oklahoma City, departed to his eternal home on Saturday, March 6, 2021, surrounded by his wife and family.

Jack Laverne Moon was born on October 19, 1930, to Robert Laverne and Irene Pearl (Canny) Moon in Mound Valley, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in southeast Kansas, graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1948. He then earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University. After serving as 1 ^st Lieutenant in the Air Force during the Korean War, Jack went on to serve his country in a civilian capacity, earning respect as an expert and inventor in a multitude of engineering fields, most prominently nuclear science.

As part of his deep and abiding faith in Christ, he served as Sunday school teacher, deacon and lay minister in various churches. Most importantly, he passed on his profound faith to his children, grandchildren and many others. He was a man of great intellect, compassion, humor and most of all, immense love. It's hard to envision life without him.

Survivors include:

His loving wife of 67 years – Mary Lee (Haury) Moon of the home

Six children – Robin Moon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Jacalyn Moffat and her husband, James Moffat, Jr., of Tuttle, Oklahoma

Gwynneth Mayeux and her husband, Kenneth, of Conifer, Colorado

John Moon and his wife, Mary, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mary Beth Moon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Carol Davis and her husband, David Davis, II, of Clinton, Oklahoma

Eleven grandchildren – Emily Legg: Melissa Diehl: James Douglas "J.D." Moffat, III; Daniel Mayeux; Benjamin Mayeux; John "Jack" Moon; Meredith Moon; David "Tucker" Davis, III: William Davis; Samuel Davis; and Nathan Davis

Three great-grandsons – Oliver Legg Strantz, Malcolm Diehl, and Ethan Diehl

His treasured baby sister – Cheryl "Sissy" Gavin and her husband, Monty, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

One sister-in-law – Barbara Moon of Mound Valley, Kansas

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert "Bobby" Moon; and one sister, Jeanne Moon.

Friends may call from Noon to 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. At this time, due to Covid-19, there will be a private family graveside service and a public memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (childrenscardiomyopathy.org/unique/get-involved/online-donation.html). These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.