John Willard Moon

John Willard Moon June 24, 1925 to July 9, 2024 John Willard Moon was born on June 24, 1925 to Ross and Mina Moon in White Mound, Kansas. He was 99 years old at the time of his passing. For the last twenty years, John resided in Redmond, Oregon with his wife of nearly 50 years, Judy Kay (Kilgore). John and Judy were married on October 15, 1974 in Winnemucca, Nevada. Prior to moving to Redmond they resided in Kittitas, Washington and Pendleton, Oregon . John lived a long, full and interesting life. Not one to be idle, he used his energy productively every single day. His many occupations included rodeo, farmer, dairy farmer, and millwright. He owned and managed several businesses including two restaurants in Pendleton, the Mineral Springs Resort in Central Washington, and Fraternal Order of Eagles lodges in Pendleton, and Ellensburg, Washington , and a lawn care business in Kittitas. More recently John & Judy operated a farm stand with fresh produce, chicken eggs, and homemade preserves in Redmond. Rodeo was a lifelong love of John’s. Even at age 99 he still wanted to “ride just one more saddle bronc.” He was a gardener, a hunter, a deep sea fisherman. He worked with youth in the 4-H program. John loved being surrounded by family and friends. He was an outstanding cook who remembered everyone’s favorite dish and loved to prepare it for them. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. John and Judy enjoyed their snowmobiling adventures together. Many winters, they rode their snowmobiles to work while living on Blewett Pass in Washington. While there, they chartered the “Mid-state Drift-Busters” snowmobile club. John loved driving his jet boat along the Columbia River near Hat Rock, Oregon as well as going deep sea fishing off the Washington and Oregon coasts. John was affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Oregon Dairy Farmers Association, Washington State Snowmobile Association, and 4-H. Survivors include his wife Judy; daughters Coyla Bedord (Chip) of Vancouver, WA, Gayla Miller of Vancouver, WA, and Susan Wozniak (Bill) of Blaine, WA; seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Other survivors include numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. John was pre-deceased by both parents, two brothers, two sisters, infant daughter Kelly and grandson Bart Miller. No services are planned at this time

John Willard Moon

June 24, 1925 - July 9, 2024