We were blessed so many times by the generosity of Doug & Pat.  It was special to be there the night Doug was saved.  Heaven will be wonderful!  

Many years ago at the ballpark I ran into Mr. Doug Moran and he reminded me of an incident that happened one day at Nankings restaurant while my mother was working there.  It seemed that mom had a customer that began to speak and act in a rude manner toward her and Doug wasn't having any of it.  He stepped in and kindly told the customer that he was welcome to leave if he didn't like something.  He also interjected that he would not speak to my mom in that tone or manner as he would gladly stuff him in a basket if he continued to do so.  I went home that evening and told mom about my running into Mr. Moran. She grinned and told me about how Mr. Moran had popped up and was ready to tie that fellow up into a pretzel. I've always appreciated how he set an example of how a man should act and treat his family. I had many an evening of getting to visit with him while we rode in a golf cart, when I could catch them coming in, to his grandson(s) ball games. And there isn't enough space or time to talk about the most amazing salsa to dip a chip in that he made.  Heaven will surely be a better place with Mr. Doug Moran.

Doug gave me my first job at Famous Recipe Fried Chicken back in 1975. He spent time training me and I know now how much patience and tolerance he showed. He was quick to praise you when you excelled and lovingly corrected you when necessary, he was firm but fair. I appreciate all the responsibility he helped instill in me in my younger years. Prayers and Love to the family.

     Mr. Moran was very special to me. I have many special memories of this man.  Patti and I have been best of friends for 42 years.  Growing up, he treated me as one of his own. He was always willing to give or help in anyway he could.  Mr. Moran was like a second dad to me. 
     He loved to tell stories about me (some true and some were slightly exaggerated.)  He would tell anyone who would listen to him.   I remember him driving us to middle school honking the horn all the way through the circle.  He thought it was so funny! He would throw a ball across the room, and we couldn't go out if we didn't catch it!  I think he just wanted us to stay home,  because it wouldn't be where we could catch it.  
     Mr. Moran will be missed greatly! Mrs. Moran, Stephanie, Patti and Ashley, I will praying for God's comfort during this difficult time.  Love you all very much



  

The night my phone rang and Doug said, “Winnie,  do you know where those girls are?  They aren’t baking cookies.”   NUff said 

Mr. Doug was such an amazing man! When my dad was very sick with multiple myeloma and Mom and I were driving back and forth to Dallas taking care of him , Mr. Doug was always there! He would tell me to meet him somewhere so he could fill my car up with gas and then he would hand me some cash making sure I had what I needed! The love of Mr. Doug and Mrs. Pat made a very hard time in my life more bearable! I am praying for your precious family!! You are so loved and will be missed!!!

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Douglas Leroy Moran

August 8, 1944 – July 14, 2018

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