Harry “Bud” Moon

QUEENSBURY – Harry “Bud” Moon, 92, of Sweet Road, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the Glens Falls Hospital, with his wife by his side.

Born on August 23, 1922, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Harry and Lillian (Havern) Moon.

Bud attended Hudson Falls High School, until he joined the US Army during World War II.   As a Private, he was a AAA Gun crewman, serving in the European and African Theatres.   Bud was awarded several commendations during his military career.   The greatest day of his life was taking the Leatherstocking honor flight to Washington D.C., where he along with others, visited the World War II Memorial.   Bud also was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, where he flew rescue missions over the Adirondacks.   Bud was an excellent pilot who loved owning his own plane.

He married the love of his life, Natalie Ives at the Glens Falls United Methodist Church.  They have spent 25 wonderful years together.

For over 30 years, he worked Scott Paper as a machine mechanic.

Bud had a deep love for animals, he especially cherished his dogs and cats.   He loved to travel, especially his trips to Alaska.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his children, Robert Moon and Maureen Belden and his brothers, William Moon, George Moon, Danny Moon, Don Moon and Robert Moon.

Survivors include his loving wife and friend, Natalie (Ives) Moon of Queensbury; his son, Gary Moon of Florida; his grandchildren, Krista Cherry, Jennifer Cherry, Reagen Moon, Tyler Moon, Ashley Moon and Amy Moon; his step daughters, Tracy Arredondo, Renee Ives, Debora Martin and Michelle Tucker; several step grandchildren, especially Daniel Breeyear, who helped him out over the last few years; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call today, Friday, February 13, 2015,  from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Burial will be in the spring at Southside Cemetery in the town of Moreau.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to SPCA, P.O. Box 171, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.   Bud felt that flowers should be left in the gardens, not picked.