MOORE OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== MOORE, Chester Lee 1933 - 1992 Chester Lee Moore was born on November 1, 1933 at the old Chester (Chettie) Moore farm, west of Route 13, north of Clinton. He was the first born child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nevins (Courtney Lee Smith) Moore. Chet was flown on short notice to St. Louis University Medical Center late in the afternoon of Sunday, April 5, 1992 for a lung transplant operation. His strength had been sapped from about a ten year battle with a condition identified as "alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency," which reduced his lung capacity. The transplant operation was not successful, but Chet went to sleep dreaming of "running with the wind" once again. He joined his Mon and Dad in the Everlasting Arms of the Lord in the early morning hours of April 6, 1992. He was raised on the Roy Moore Dairy Farm, east of Route 13, north of Clinton. He was graduated from the old Clinton High School on Third Street with the Class of 1952 and attended Central Missouri State College at Warrensburg. Chester was united in marriage with Mary Ann Paul of Chilhowee on November 10, 1957 at the Methodist Church on Wilson Street. They lived for a number of years on the farm, prior to making their home in town. Chet had experience in running businesses from early on. He assisted his father in running the Roy Moore Dairy, a model farm and milk plant operation which achieved statewide recognition for modern and efficient practices on numerous occasions over a twenty year period. He and Mary bought and ran a Kansas City Star route as owner-carriers in the 1960's. Chet always had the ability to accomplish anything with his hands, whether it was fine tuning a reluctant engine, effecting a difficult structural repair of tying off a delicate fly. He put this skill to good use as a dental laboratory technician and owner, progressing rapidly through apprentice and journeyman status to become a master at difficult and challenging dental restorations. His own business, Moore Dental Lab, is widely known throughout the western part of the state for quality and reliability. His home was always open o his friends and those of his family. A loyal member of C.H.S. Class of 1952, he cherished his classmates, members of adjacent classes, their parents and their offspring. Many fondly remember Chet's birthday parties, so close to Halloween, involving hayrides and barn dances in the loft of the dairy barn. The barn (though never again in quite as freshly painted condition as when it was in the family) was easily seen from the road to Warrensburg, and was therefore a Clinton landmark until it was blown down in a violet squall about a month before his mother passed away in May of 1987. His multitude of friends agree his greatest expertise was to be found in his creative pursuit of relaxation and recreation. There was Chet's Fishing Club, pecan tree locating, camping and float trips, motorcycle riding, mushroom hunting, guitar playing, aircraft piloting and yarn spinning. He was fun to be around, witty and loving. He will be missed by young and old. Although his condition curtailed his activities somewhat over time, he exceeded the predictions of the medical community by strictly following their prescribed regime. He was especially proud of flying with Tom Loftin around southwestern Missouri this last Christmas Eve. His entire family is grateful for his special effort to attend the wedding of his niece, Jill, in Virginia in February. Chet's fortitude in getting around even though he was on 100% oxygen was an example of inner strength which everyone admired. Chester was a member of Clinton United Methodist Church and his memorial service there on April 9, 1992, was filled to capacity. The officiant was the Reverend Frederick Zahn, who told how pleased Chet was to be able to use the church's new easily accessible entrance, and reminded all of the Resurrection Message of the coming Easter season. Helen Shrout provided magnificent organ music and the vocalist, Dorothy Stewart, sang "Going Home" and "The Lord's Prayer" just the way Chester liked them. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 548 which provided a delegation at the church. The ritual recited at his memorial service provided comfort to all in attendance. Pallbearers Bob Wright, Tom Loftin, David Hare, Harry Don Hite, Bob Long and Loren Hatch placed him at the family plot in Englewood Cemetery, beside his parents and paternal grandparents, beloved Henry County dairy farmer Chettie and Nellie Nevins Moore. His maternal grandparents were Clinton Business College President Ellis and Bertha (Ralls) Smith. Chet was Mary Ann's "bestest friend" and a wonderful, always available dad to Susan, Lea and Paula Jane. Other survivors include his sisters, Mrs. Bruce (Anna Moore) Marshall of Annandale, Va., and Mrs. Richard E. (Patsy Sue Moore) Newell of Chesapeake, Va. Also surviving are his paternal aunt, Mrs. Marcus M. (Eula H. Moore) Kerr of Clinton, and his maternal aunt, Mrs. Carmen Wilson of Edmond, Ok. Loving nephews and nieces also mourn his passing; Mark and Trish Newell and great-nephew Ryan, and Richard Newell, also of Chsapeake, Va., and Jill (Marshall) and Tim Hecht of Alexandria, Va. The family suggested contributions to the Clinton United Methodist Church for the new doors or the Lung Association. MOORE, Douglas P. n/a - 1950 Springfield Missouri Newspaper - Douglas P. Moore, 90, 1844 North Weller, died in his home yesterday after a two year illness. Mr. Moore, a Resident of Springfield since 1924, was a minister and carpenter during his life. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Prudence Moore, of the home; two sons, J. W. Moore, Des Moines, Iowa, M. F. Moore, Ratoon, N.M.; four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Cameron, Clinton, Mo., Mrs. Don Nugen, of Valley Center Kansas, Mrs. Delia Nugen, of the home, Mrs. Martha McGuire, Albuquerque, N.M., 16 grandchildren and 25 great- grandchildren. Funeral arrangements, incomplete, are under direction of Klingner Funeral Home. MOORE, George Franklin 1919 - 1999 Clinton Daily Democrat, Wed. Nov 10 1999 - George Franklin Moore, 80, Clinton, died Wednesday, November 10, 1999. He was born in Nevada October 6, 1919, son of Feldon and Martha Brezendine Moore. He was married to Ruth Helen Mantonya. He had served in the Signal Corps of the United States Army and was a self- employed carpenter. A son, Jim, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife. Ruth, of the home; sons, Jerry Moore, Clinton, John Moore, Mt. Vernon; a daughter, Janice Peterman, Clinton; a brother, Bob Moore, Alaska; sisters. Sylvia Moore and June Hancock, both of Lincoln. and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Friday. with funeral services following. Burial will be at Tebo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Hospice and left in care of the funeral home. MOORE, Isaac n/a - 1890 Died at his residence in Brownington, Mo., Tuesday night, July 22nd 1890, of inflamation of the bowels, Mr. Isaac Moore, aged 62 years. He had a spell of the flux a short time ago, but supposed he was about well and walked about one mile last Sunday to visit friends. It is thought the walk brought on relapse of the disease which resulted in inflamation. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by the Henry County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections. ====================================================================