James Moran

James M. Moran, age 83, of St. Croix Beach passed away peacefully June 18, 2004 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward Moraan, Charles Wedebrand; great granddaughter Makaela Warmus-Nelson. He is survived by loving wife of 57 years, Margie (Balsimo) Moran; daughters, Colleen (Jim) Baldrica, Kathy Drinkwine (Friend,Colleen McDonald), Shelly Moran (Friend, Mike Bush); sons, Jim (Mary) Moran, Pat (Jody) Moran; twelve grandchildren; 2 great-grandchilkdren; sister, Joann Martinez; sister-in-law, Judy Wedebrand. Jim served in the Navy during WWII and worked for 3M companesfor over 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, loved to play golf, watch and coach softball, listen to the music of his daughter and sons-in-law's bands and was a faithful fan of the Minnesota Twins.