Wm. Alan Moody was born April 11, 1955, in Oak Harbor, Wash., and passed away Sept. 27, 2014, in Glen Burnie, Md.

Alan was the devoted son of Denman and Nancy Moody, of Oak Harbor; brother of Alex (Sandy) Moody, of Anacortes and Andy Moody of Laurel de Freitas, Brazil; husband of Linda (Brown) Moody; father of Laura Moody-Sisk and Jennifer Tippet; grandpa (“Pop”) to Gabriel Sisk, Laina Buckmaster, Eli Buckmaster and Lilly Tippett; and a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews.

Alan grew up in Oak Harbor and, after graduating with the class of 1973, attended Whatcom Community College in Bellingham. He married Linda Brown (Oak Harbor class of 1972), Oct. 29, 1977, and joined the Army that same year, becoming an Image Interpreter.

During his enlistment, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

While still in the Army, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree from New York University. After discharge from the Army, he worked at the Pentagon for 10 years with the Defense Intelligence Agency. For a time, he worked at the National Security Agency with NIMA and NGR.

Alan loved the Pacific Northwest, with its mountains and beaches. He always visited Deception Pass during his visits “home.” He was a proud Seahawks fan and his “man cave” is decorated in Seahawks colors, pictures and decals.

Thank you, Alan, for bringing so much joy into our lives. We will love and miss you forever.