E. Terrance Moran Jr M.D.

June 21, 1923 – June 2, 2013

In the early hours of June 2nd, the captain of the Moran clan, Dr. E. Terrance “Terry” Moran passed away at age 89 in Newport Beach. He led a life as full of joy, love, compassion, and gusto as even the most optimistic romantic could have hoped for.

Born in Los Angeles on 6/21/1923, Terry was the oldest of four boys. He graduated from Loyola University in 1943. That same year, he married Patricia Shine, the woman that swept him off his feet, then went on to graduate from USC Medical School in 1946. A year of internship in the freezing hinterlands of Wisconsin quickly brought them back to California where Terry began a radiology residency.

He completed his training in 1950, just in time to be drafted for the Korean War. After six cold months in a M.A.S.H. unit in Korea, he was transferred to Japan where Pat arranged to meet him with their three children. They lived there for one year, immersed in the Japanese culture. Memorabilia from that experience still adorns his house today.

Upon returning to California, they settled in the San Fernando Valley until 1960 when he became chief of the radiology department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Orange. The family, expanded by then to include seven children, moved to Lido Island, and began a lifelong love of the ocean.

Terry, always a competitive athlete, resumed playing tennis and for years was the number one singles player on the island. Even after two knee replacements in his later years, he continued his pursuit of tennis.

When not on the courts, he was an avid boatman. He frequently raced his red Lido 14 in the Bay, earning the nickname “The Red Baron”. His interest included crewing for numerous Ensenada races, weekend trips to Avalon harbor, and driving his ski boat for waterski races at Lake Arrowhead. On occasion, he even raced on a ski himself. At age 65, he took up snow skiing and continued this on a regular basis until his mid-80’s, traveling throughout the US and even Europe.

On their second honeymoon in 1967, Terry and Pat became infatuated with Hanalei Bay in Kauai. They purchased a “grass shack” there which became a favorite gathering spot for the family. His outgoing, gracious and approachable nature garnered many local friendships. In the islands, Terry enjoyed scuba diving, spear fishing, and beach bumming. Sunset drinks on the lanai of the Tahiti Nui became a tradition.

In 1988, Terry lost his wife, Pat, to cancer. He retired from active radiology practice in 1996, but continued to offer his medical service at a local free clinic.

Terry spent his later years with his loving companion, Molly Fawcett.

A man of deep religious belief, strong moral standards, and a compassionate nature, Terry’s door was always open to anyone with a problem. Always generous to his church, charities, family and those in need, he was a wonderful example of what a father, husband, and friend should be. His love of sports and water activities, his attraction to the mountains and the ocean, his tireless work ethic, and his appreciation of family, are all parts of a legacy that his children have adopted

Terry is survived by seven children: TJ (Lydia) Moran of Carmel, Daniel (Beverly) Moran of Honolulu, Matthew (Karen Marie) Moran of Portland, Stephanie (Timothy) Bernardy of Corona del Mar, Jennifer Moran of Nashville, Mark (Frazer) Moran of San Clemente, and Lisa (Alex) Herrera of Los Alamitos, nineteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, a brother – Jack (Aileen) Moran of Truckee, and innumerable close friends.

The funeral will be held on Monday, June 17 at 10 am at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Newport Beach. This will be preceded by a rosary at 9:30am. A reception will follow at the Lido Isle Club House. Please come and share in our celebration of Terry’s life. For more information visit the Terry Moran Memorial located at http://www.pacificviewcalifornia.com.

“Aloha, captain. We will miss you.”

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project (http://www.woundedwarriorsproject.org) or to the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation (http://www.sjo.org).