Private graveside services for Duane Ross (Cotton) Moon will be at a later date. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Duane passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born January 15, 1931, in Lawrence, the son of Daniel Ross and Olive Marie Moon. He attended schools in Lawrence.
Duane served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion. Duane was employed by DuPont in Tecumseh, Kansas for 27 years. He retired in 1985.
Duane married Dorothy Jean Trovillion on August 5, 1950, in Lawrence. Dorothy passed away on March 2, 2013. During their retirement years, Duane & Dorothy took trips to Hawaii and Alaska, and traveled extensively in their RV throughout the country making new friends along the way. They enjoyed spending time with their longtime friends, playing the slots at the casino and cards at one another’s homes. They loved attending their grandchildren’s school and sporting events. While at home, they enjoyed watching KU basketball, Chiefs football and Royals baseball. Duane often spent early mornings fishing with his son at Clinton & Perry Lakes.
Duane moved to Randy & Raelynn’s horse ranch in June, 2020, to live out his remaining years. While living there, he enjoyed using a zero-turn mower for the first time, driving a tractor, helping bale hay and transporting produce. Duane enjoyed watching the birds, especially the hummingbirds, and the deer who came daily for the scattered corn. He loved the view from his bedroom window of the open field and especially enjoyed watching the hawks hunting. As Duane’s health deteriorated, he enjoyed watching RV travel shows on YouTube and car racing in the quiet of his room. While he loved RV traveling with Dorothy, he also loved his final years on the ranch.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda (Jim) Young; Brenda (Dan) Hardtarfer; and a son, Duane Randall [Randy] (Raelynn) Moon, all of Lawrence, Kansas. Five grandchildren, Randi (Rory) Harms, Brandon (Shelby) Hardtarfer, Jaymie (Jon) Kuehler, and Baylie (Nick Bullock) Moon. Four great-grandchildren, Lillian Harms, Marlow Harms, Josie Kuehler, and Natalie Bullock. Also, numerous nieces and nephews. One grandchild, Cody Young, died February 23, 2017.
The family suggests memorials to Douglas County VNA Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home.
Dearest Randy and Raelynn, sending our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We hope the fond memories you have of your father will bring some peace and comfort. We always enjoyed seeing your father when he would come to visit you (when you lived next door to us). Sending our love and virtual (((hugs))) to you and your family. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We truly miss having you both as our neighbors. The neighborhood is not the same since you left.
On behalf of the DuPont Retirees, we would like to share our sympathy in the loss of Duane.
Linda, Brenda, and Randy, so sorry to hear of your father’s passing, my thought’s and prayers are with you all, Cotton will truly be missed, so many good times in the old neighborhood, my deepest condolences to you all
Linda, Brenda and Randy: May wonderful memories of your dad bring you peace. Thinking of you all and wishing you strength and comfort. Bev and Von
Linda,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My dad loved visiting with him when he would see him out and about before dad passed away. We ran into your dad at LMH after dads diagnosis and he still remembered your dad and saw him across the waiting room and had to talk to him, sharing a laugh. Hugs to you.
What a great neighbor for so many years, that road was a great place to grow up, could count on each other, fond memories of you all, happy and honored to have known him and his family. Condolences Linda, Randy, and Brenda.
Thought the world of your parents. Good people, good neighbors, always so kind. Thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Linda, Brenda, Randy so sad to here thinking of you guys and your loss – Larry
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your Dad. Hugs and prayers to all of you.
Sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you
Randy our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Raelynn.
We were saddened by the news of Cotton. He was one of our dearest friends. So many good memories. Love and sympathy to all of you.
Duane and Vera Miller
Thinking of you as you celebrate your father’s life. He will live on in your heart.
Larry and Linda Gentry
I am thinking of you all at the sad loss of your father.
Brenda, Linda and Randy,
So sorry for your loss. He was always so kind when I saw him.
Thinking of you guys. Terri
To Randy and Raelynn sorry for your loss.