It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Don Moon, 88, former associate professor emeritus of education. Don passed away March 9 at Deerfield Retirement Community. A visitation service will be held from 6–8 p.m., Friday, March 13, at Iles Westover Chapel. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 14, at Grace Lutheran Church, 5201 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines. 

Don, a member of the Drake faculty for 35 years, also served as director of educational media and television services from 1964 to 1996. He spearheaded many advancements in television services, including the first TV coverage of the Drake Relays produced by students. Following his retirement in 1998, he was the University’s interim director of distance learning for two years.

In addition, Don was a founding member of the Billie and Robert D. Ray Lifelong Learning Society, where he developed several courses. Don was a tireless supporter of Drake Athletics. He was a 50-year Drake basketball season ticket holder. He will be deeply missed by many. Read Don’s full obituary.