Ed Note: The eulogy read by Gary Moll at the Memorial Service on April 19th, 2008 at Paonia Friends Church, written by Marilyn and Laura Moll (wife and oldest daughter).
Duane Edward Moll was born to Edward Carl and Anne Elaine Moll on January 4th, 1952 in the Roxborough area of
Duane grew up in Roxborough and spent his time involved with school, church, band, and hanging out with his brothers. His mother is quoted as saying “I don’t care what you boys do, just don’t tell me about it.” His Uncle Les taught him clarinet and Duane played in the high school band as well as in his Uncle Les’ band. He showed great talent towards music.
Duane graduated from
In 1973 Duane, and two of Duane’s good friends, Richie Blinn, and Matthew Cooper, took a cross country trip to
On February 14th, 1982 he met Marilyn June Mitton during a Valentine’s Day dinner at Corona Presbyterian Church in
On Thanksgiving of 1982 Duane proposed and the two were engaged. On Christmas Eve of that year he presented her with a ring and they made the announcement to their families. Marilyn met Duane’s family that Christmas as well and after her proper
On June 4th, 1983 Duane and Marilyn were married in Corona Presbyterian Church. They honeymooned in
In 1988 Duane became a father once again with the birth of Stephen Matthew Moll on July 14th and again on August 9th, 1993 with the birth of another daughter, Mary Elizabeth Moll.
Duane always wanted to have his own business and started Horticultural Concepts in 1990. Since 1986 Marilyn had been baking her own bread with a mill and mixer that Duane had bought for her. She began teaching bread baking classes and selling mills and mixers as a hobby business. Duane named her hobby The Urban Homemaker and in 1993 her business had grown so much that Duane quit his job and the two of them ran The Urban Homemaker as a family business. Duane loved that their business was run out of their home so that he was able to be closer to his wife and kids.
Duane and Marilyn had desired to move out of
After living in
In August of 2003 Duane took his family to a physical and spiritual health conference in
In 2003 Duane began leading Bible studies in his home and they studied the books of James and Deuteronomy, spiritual healing, and Disappointment with God. Duane was also involved with Gideon’s and loved being able to make Gideon’s presentations at local churches as well as giving sermons in his church. Many people said that Duane should have been a pastor, and while Duane was passionate about teaching and discipling his family and friends, he desired to be a light in the business world.
Duane loved exploring and discovering the beauty of western
His spiritual understanding and relationship with God inspired and touched many people. Duane had a vision for 15 years for the creation of “The Christian Home and Family Institute” that would teach people that the gospel was not just for fire insurance but that it was for all aspects of life as well as practical living skills. Duane was an exceptionally godly man and was dedicated to helping his family, friends, and church come to greater spiritual realizations of God and God’s love for his people.
View the most recent family picture here: (Scroll down)
I hope to upload the Powerpoint video presentation shown during the sharing time of Duane’s memorial service as soon as I have technological helps.
Fondly,
Marilyn Moll, Duane’s widow at age 56.
Oh how sad! You are in my prayers.
…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us the love that is obvious in this tribute.
What a wonderful man Duane was and is. You’re in our prayers, Marilyn, and your children as well.
What a beautiful tribute. He was a godly family man and that is so important. You and your family are blessed!
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss, and pray that peace will embrace you in knowing your husband is with Jesus.
I just found out, as life has taken unexpected turns here, and I am so sorry.
Though I don’t know you or your family personally, if there is anything we can do, please ask.
God Bless
I am very sorry about the loss, but comforted to know he is with the Lord.
He was so young, it makes us think about our own situations and how we may be called home at any time as God chooses.
You met on Valentine’s day!
My wife and I also met at a Presbyterian Church, but not on Valentine’s.
She is also from Pennsylvania and from Landsdale, just north-west of Philly.
Wow, I just looked it up and it looks like less than 20 miles away from Roxborough!
We will certainly be praying for God’s providence for you and your children.
I am interested in seeing the power point presentation. Were you able to upload it? If not, maybe I can help. Please contact me about this.
Thank you.