Robert Eugene Moore, Sr.

Robert Eugene Moore, Sr., age 86, died Friday evening, April 6, 2012 at his home of more than 48 years in Fort Collins, Colorado. Born October 20, 1925 in Boone, Iowa to Charlie and Florence Moore, `Bob", as he was known to his friends, was the youngest of three brothers, Charles and Harold who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his adopted sister, Carol Maltz of LaQuinta, California. A veteran of World War II, Bob served in the Navy from July 10, 1943 to April 20, 1945 as a radio operator. After his military service, Bob attended college at Clinton Junior College, Clinton, Iowa; Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa; and Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Bob met Edith Caroline Hylton in 1949 when they were both working for the State of Iowa. Married on April 14, 1950, Bob and Edith have one son, Bob, Jr. who currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia. After a career working for Forney Industries in Des Moines, Iowa, Greenville, Pennsylvania, and finishing his career in Fort Collins, Colorado, Bob went into business for himself operating the Baskin-Robbins franchise then located on South College Avenue. Bob later owned and operated Stinnett Cleaners, retiring in 1987. Bob continued his college studies throughout his life to include studies at Thiel College in Greenville, PA and also, at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. A long-time Blue Lodge Mason, Bob was also very active in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 804 where he served in recent years as Treasurer, Moose Lodge #275, DAV Post #5, and the American Legion. As a member of First Presbyterian Church for nearly 50 years, Bob served as elder, greeter and a member of the Foundation Board. Bob is survived by his wife, Edith; son, Bob Jr.; daughter-in-law, Joyce Osborn; granddaughter, Sara Hass and her husband, Paul Hass, Jr. of Ceresco, Nebraska; and 6- month old great-granddaughter, Lela Hass; sister, Carol and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who loved him and love him still. There will be a memorial service on Friday, April 13, 2012, at 10:00 am at First Presbyterian Church with Military Honors by the Fort Collins All Veterans Honor Guard, 531 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, Colorado. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Foundation.

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Robert Eugene Moore, Sr.

October 20, 1925 - April 6, 2012