Donald George Moore Obituary (2023)

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Donald "Don" George Moore, 75 years young of Dinosaur, Colorado, on February 4, 2023 at Cottage in the Meadow Hospice in Yakima, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Don was born in Wichita, Kansas. The only child of George Washington Moore and Edna Esther Meritt in 1947. In 1965 Don graduated from Pine Valley High School in Halfway, Oregon, where he was the Class President and part of the Pine Valley High School Football Team. The school was so small Don had to play on both sides! After graduation, Don worked in construction. In 1969 Don was out one evening with his buddy, Jim, and unbeknownst to Don (Jim knew our mother for years as well) Jim decided to "bet" Don that he could get that "Pretty Lady" to talk to him and thats how Don met our mother, Diana Lynn Johnson. The two married on August 5th of 1973 and had a beautiful baby girl they named Ladonze Marie Moore. Don was also a loving stepfather to Dianas daughter, Misty, from her previous marriage. Don also had two sons from his previous marriage. Don and Diana had a long and happy marriage until her passing on June 28, 2020. Later in his career Don became a heavy construction millwright that required him to travel for work. Don was able to see many states and even worked in New Foundland. Donald never met a stranger; he was always willing to give a leg up to anyone he encountered, which usually resulted in life-long friendships. Being on the road for work, Don enjoyed getting his crew together and cooking for them. Cooking was one of Dons favorite things to do when he had the time. Hunting and fishing were Dons true passions. The Snake River and Oxbow Dam were among the many places Don was willing to sit patiently for hours and wait on the elk or deer. Don is survived by daughters; Ladonze Moore of Dinosaur, CO and Misty Olivas (Gary) of Yakima, WA, son; Donald James Moore (Marilyn) of Northport, WA. Grandchildren; Kristen John (Justin) of Moxee, WA, Joshua Bergey of Richfield, UT and Jacob Bergey of Lake City, MI, and Great Grandsons; Tyler John and Leo Bergey. Don is preceded in death by his loving wife; Diana Lynn Moore and son; Forest Vaughn Moore. No services will be held. Our family would like to acknowledge Cottage in the Meadow Hospice in Yakima, WA. Our family will be forever grateful for the dignified care that the staff, nurses and Doctors gave to our Father and our entire family. Cottage in the Meadow was the perfect place for Dad to spend those days. It is peaceful and serene with the most dedicated and caring nurses weve ever encountered. Cottage in the Meadow Hospice is exemplary at what they do. THANK YOU SO MUCH.