Robert Bob Ochoa Moon Born September 14, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to John Moon and Herminia Ochoa Moon Preceded in death by brother: Andrew Moon and sister: Hortensia (Tencha) Moon Perez Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 33 years Rachel T. Moon; sister Nancy L. Behre and brother John Moon Jr.; daughters Rita Nolan, Rachelle Watson and Alexia Preston; 6 grandchildren: Cassandra McCartney , Nicholas Nolan, James Watson II, Joseph Watson, Molly Watson, Lauren Preston; a host of nieces and nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends that mourn his loss. Graduated from NR Crozier Technical High School, Dallas. Served in the US Navy during Vietnam from May 12, 1964 May 11, 1970 on the USS Cimarron and USS Valley Forge. Received National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. He was very proud of his military service. He frequently talked about his return to the U.S. in 1969 when the war protests were at their peak. He and his fellow shipmates were spit on and called obscene names as they left their ship in San Francisco. His take on this was that he was proud to have fought for a country that allowed such freedoms. From 1970 1989 worked as sales representative for various manufacturers of ladies apparel traveling Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana in his motor home. His clients became friends. When the clothing manufacturing business began to go overseas, Bob had to make a career change. During this time period, he opened a restaurant in Seven Points with his sister Tencha. It was called The Burrito House and all the customers loved their food! When they closed the restaurant Bob worked as an auto salesman at Toyota of Irving earning recognition awards almost every month for top sales. In 1999 he was granted his license as a mortgage broker/banker by the State of Texas. He opened Affirmative Mortgage Company at that time and had at one time had 3 fully-staffed offices operating. In August 2008, Bob suffered a stroke. He attempted to keep his business running full force, but his health began to slow him down. When the economic debacle began, the mortgage broker business started to decline. In November 2010 he closed his mortgage business. Bob was a dedicated community service volunteer. He helped revive the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and served on the board of directors for several years. He was president for a year. He also served on the Housing and Human Services Board, Irving YMCA Board and various other community volunteer committees. He loved being out and about talking to people and always trying to connect the needs of one to another to help. He had a special talent for negotiating. His favorite saying was if the deal is not good for both parties, it will not work for either one! Bob never met a stranger! He enjoyed sharing ideas and thoughts with friends, especially with his new friends at the YMCA. He had many business associates that became close friends and he always offered a helping hand to everyone. Whether it was advice or financial assistance, he always wanted to help. He was an attentive listener. One of his favorite sayings was God gave us two ears and one mouth to listen more than talk. He treasured his life-long friendships from his childhood in Dallas. He still kept in contact with his friends from his neighborhood and met with them occasionally to share good times and funny stories! He had a tremendous sense of humor and loved to tell his jokes and stories. He had an infectious laughter! He enjoyed Mexican and oldies but goodies music. He was a passionate Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers fan. He got to see his Rangers go to the World Series last year. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing and relaxing at his lake house at Cedar Creek. One of his happiest times was sitting on the deck of his lake house early in the morning and drinking coffee. Invariably, neighbors would come to join him and the conversations would begin. He also enjoyed having family and neighbors join his cook-outs. He was a very special person who loved his family dearly, especially his daughters his girls. He made certain to tell them how much he loved them by keeping in constant contact. And when his grandchildren arrived, he made extra time to spend with them. He was very proud of all his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending family time with his brother and sister and all the nieces and nephews. This was when he was the happiest, enjoying family stories, good food and lots of laughter. He leaves a big void in all our lives, but his spirit will be constantly in our presence. Bob will be deeply missed. He touched many lives and leaves a legacy that will not fade. He will never be forgotten. The family wishes to thank all the nurses and doctors at Irving Baylor CCU who provided such devoted care to Bob during his last days. Services will be held at Calvary Church, 4401 N. Hwy 161, Irving on Friday June 3, 2011 at 12:00 noon conducted by Pastor J. Don George. Visitation with family and viewing will be held at Donnellys Colonial Funeral home, 606 W. Airport Freeway (Hwy 183), Irving on Thursday, June 2 from 6:00 7:00pm. A special service will at 7:00 to 8:00pm. Burial will be at 2:15 Friday at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery.