Patrick Moran

Patrick Moran, age 72, of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 25th. For 21 years, Patrick called IVH his home- they were the best years of his life, as he found the peace and joy he lacked in the years prior. His brother David thanks IVH for the care, kindness, love and joy Patrick received. It will never be forgotten.           Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2nd, at the Calvary (St. Marten’s Section) Cemetery at Cascade, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 1-6:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the charity or cause of the giver’s choice in his remembrance. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Ph. 641-844-1234.           Born on July 26th, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, he was the son of Joseph Thomas and Ann (Simmons) Moran. He graduated from Regis High School in Cedar Rapids, later the University of Iowa and finally receiving his Master’s Degree from the University of California in Northridge. Mr. Moran also served our country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War as Corporal.           Patrick was an accountant and business manager in his hometown for many years until suffering a massive stroke. He moved to the Iowa Veterans Home in March of 1999 and truly enjoyed his time there with new friends and activities (especially online shopping with his social worker Connie!).           Left to cherish his life is his brother, David of Kalona, Iowa, several cousins and his IVH family.           In death, Patrick rejoined his mom and dad.