Carolyn Laverne Moon, age 80, longtime resident of Coupeville, passed away at Careage of Whidbey on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, with her son Dewey and daughter-in-law Cherie by her side.

Mrs. Moon was born in Santa Paula, Calif., on April 21, 1932. She was raised in Santa Paula, where she also graduated from high school. She was married to Tom Moon. In 1969, she moved to Coupeville. Carolyn was multi-talented. She was a freelance photographer and a furniture upholsterer.

She loved square dancing and had been a member of the Whidbey Whirlers. She enjoyed playing the piano and good music. She was a seamstress, and enjoyed sewing square dancing outfits.

Carolyn is survived by her five children: Carolyn Aloha Moon and her partner Robyn Derganz, of Ventura, Calif.; Dewey Moon and his wife Cherie, of Oak Harbor; Michael Moon and his wife Patty of Hanford, Calif.; Cheryl Ann Faulkner and her husband Nate of Kingsburg, Calif. and James Moon, of

Oak Harbor; six grandchildren: Larry Moon of Hanford, Calif.; Jenny Fender and her husband Travis of Connecticut; Andrew, Alicia, Collin and Bradley Moon, all of Oak Harbor; also by her brother Robert Geartner of Ventura, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Moon in 1999.

In keeping with her wishes, no service will be held at this time. Memorials are suggested to WAIF, PO Box 1108, Coupeville, WA 98239. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences a www.whidbeymemorial.com.