Goals in each half from their Belgium striker Kevin Mirallas ensured Moyes departed from the blue half of Merseyside a winner after 11 years in charge of the Toffees.
Moyes, 50, is joining Everton's rivals Manchester United as the replacement for fellow Glaswegian Alex Ferguson, who is stepping down after 26 years in charge at Old Trafford.
It was not clear how Everton fans would feel about their manager leaving for United but he was warmly received by the crowd, who showed their appreciation for the progress the club has made under him despite the failure to win a trophy.
Their reaction was also helped by the fact they will finish above great rivals Liverpool for the second consecutive season.
"There's always a worry when you're joining another club, but Everton fans were magnificent for me today," Moyes told the BBC.
"David Unsworth scored my first goal at Goodison 11 years ago after about 25 seconds and I'm delighted I finished it off here with a win. I thank all the players who have worked with me."
After 71-year-old Ferguson announced his retirement on Wednesday the Manchester club took barely a day to appoint Moyes as his successor.
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