Patrick M. Moran

Patrick Maurice Moran, 67, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Pat was born June 24, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Maurice and Dorothy Farrell Moran. He attended Assumption Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School in 1966. In 1969, Pat and Mary Beth Hood were united in marriage, enjoying 46 years together. He attended Washburn University graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He earned his Master of Sciences degree in Aeronautical Sciences in December of 1987 from Embry Riddle University. Pat’s Air Force assignments included a tour in Vietnam, logging 145 combat flying missions, headquarters of Strategic Air Command, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, Dyess AFB, Texas, Andersen AFB, Guam, as the 65th Strategic Squadron Commander and Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. He logged over 4,000 military flying hours and his many decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was also a member of the Order of Daedalians. Pat retired from the Air Force in 1993. After retirement, he worked for Boeing in Seattle WA as an instructor for 15 years, moving back to Topeka in 2011. Pat is a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church and the Knights of Columbus. Grateful for sharing his life are his wife, Mary Beth Moran of the home; their children, John Moran (Shannon), and James Moran (Courtney); grandchildren, Dominic Moran, Taylor Kalahiki, Sean Moran and Kevin Moran; sister, Candace Zimmerman (Ben); nephews, Daniel P. Moran (Ashley), Benjamin Zimmerman IV (Hailey), Ryan Quinlan; niece Angela Princ (Karel); three grand-nieces, four grand-nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Pat was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother, Michael T. Moran. A parish rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Friday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where family will greet friends until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Red Cross and the Most Pure Heart Ministry to the Aging, sent in care of the funeral home.

Patrick M. Moran

June 24, 1948 - August 25, 2015