Manuel "Rusty" Moran

Manuel "Rusty" Moran, left this world to be with his Lord in heaven on January 14, 2018, in Visalia, CA, surrounded by his loving wife, daughter, and other family members and friends. A Viewing will be held from 4:00 � 6:00 pm, and a Rosary from 6:00 � 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Salser & Dillard in Visalia. A Memorial Service/Mass will be held at 9:00 am on Friday, January 26, 2018, at the St. Francis Cabrini Church in Woodlake, CA, followed immediately by a military burial at the Woodlake Cemetery. Rusty was born on February 11, 1935, in Redbanks, California. He attended schools in Woodlake before enlisting and actively serving in the US Marine Corps from 1957 � 1961, climbing the ranks up to Sergeant. While still in the military, he met Stella Salmon and they married in June of 1960. His marriage to Stella lasted 49 years before Stella passed away in March of 2009. A few years later Rusty was fortunate enough to meet Teresita (Teri) Chavez, fall in love again, and they eventually married in October of 2015. Besides his wife, Teresita, he leaves behind his daughter, Diana Moran, his brother Ralph Moran and sister-in-law Audrey, brother Lino Moran and sister-in-law Linda, sister Ruthie Robledo and brother Tommy Beltran. Rusty will be remembered as an amazing, giving man with a most sincere soul. He was a devoted husband, father and church member. He touched more lives than a mind can comprehend. Some of his hobbies included sports and watching old movies, such as westerns and Audie Murphy war movies. He also enjoyed operas, along with painting/art projects. In the early 1960's, he used to coach a women's softball team, plus also played baseball with a local traveling team. Rusty will be most remembered for his giving nature. If you asked, most of the time, he did. He put himself out for others as much as possible and gave more than the average human ever did. For about 10 years he volunteered his time working at the Botanical Gardens in Woodlake. In 2009 Rusty was honored with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the City of Woodlake. He loved with his whole heart and gave the best "Daddy" hugs even to those who were not his kids. He had a strong heart until the end and he will forever live in our heart and soul. The family has asked that any donations be made to Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel to help with service expenses. Condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com

Manuel "Rusty" Moran

February 11, 1935 - January 14, 2018