Gene Shea Moy

Gene Shea Moy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the VA Puget Sound Hospital in Seattle, at the age of 106 years old. He is reunited with his wife of 68 years Priscilla (2018) and daughter Lori (1953). He was survived by his four children, Raymond Eng, Jadina Terashita (Stuart), Derrick Moy (Kelly), Corey Moy (Lorena) and grandchildren James Furtado, Jerred, and Jacob Locke, Shea Gin, and Shea Qin Moy, Sarijana Reynolds (David), Nicole Moy (Miguel Barquilla Martínez), Darrin Moy (Danielle Bojorquez) and four great grandchildren.

Gene was born in Taishan County, Guangdong Province, China on April 8, 1917. He came to the United States in 1930, settling in Lewiston Idaho. At the age of 13 he attended school and worked at his uncle's restaurant where he learned how to cook and operate a business.

In 1941, Gene was drafted into the US Army. He used his talents as a cook to serve at Camp Roberts, California. His experience and duties took him on numerous trips serving on the Troop Train, which transported troops to the East Coast before sending them off to go overseas. Gene was deployed overseas in 1943 to New Caledonia where he was promoted to Mess Sergeant at the Officer's Mess. He was responsible for organizing and cooking for over 120 high ranking officers. Gene's other deployments include Guadalcanal, Manila Philippines and Nagoya Japan. He was discharged in January 1946, and settled in Seattle Washington.

As a civilian, Gene opened two Chinese American restaurants in Downtown Seattle, New China Restaurant (1946-1952) and The Market Cafe (1952-1955). He went on to work for The Boeing Company as a mechanic in 1955, retiring after 27 years in June 1982.

During his retirement, Gene and Priscilla, enjoyed traveling and Ballroom dancing. They visited many places together often joining friends on dance oriented cruises. He often liked to tell a joke or two to entertain people. Gene also liked to keep his mind engaged by reading book on trivial facts, and doing the crossword puzzles in the daily newspaper. He had made many friends in the dance community. He would often go out to the local community centers, two to three times a week to socialize, and fulfill his passion for dancing. His youthful energy was truly admired and an inspiration to many. Gene will be missed dearly.

Services will by held at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home

11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA. 98133

Viewing: Friday November 3, 2023 10am-4pm

Funeral Service: Saturday November 4, 2023, Viewing/Seating 11:30 - Service starts at 12 noon, with a Graveside Service to follow.

In Lieu of flowers, please donate to The Puget Sound VA Healthcare System

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