John M. Moore Obituary (1947 - 2026)

John M. Moore, 79, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, listening to his favorite music, surrounded by his family and long time girlfriend, Annie. John was born to Kenneth E. and Marie E. (Mundt) Moore on February 16, 1947 in Lewiston, ID. He grew up in Pasco, WA and graduated from Pasco High School in 1965 where his love of music grew while playing and competing in the Drum and Bugle Corp. John served in the Army and was stationed in Naples, Italy (1968) as a communications specialist during the Vietnam War, before attending Central Washington University where he graduated in 1974 with a degree in Business Administration. At Central, John met Sally LaRiviere. The two married in September of 1973 and lived in Wapato for two years before settling in Yakima. John and Sally had three children (Nancy 1976, Michael 1978, and David 1982) before separating in 1989. While building his business as an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance, John stayed devoted to his three children, rarely missing games that Michael or David played in, or an opportunity to spend time with Nancy. John was thrilled to become a grandfather (2003). He often claimed, “if I knew having grandkids was so fun, I would have done it first!” He continued his dedication to attending sporting events that any of his 7 grandchildren participated in. In 2010, John met Annie Alwin. John and Annie spent time traveling, puzzling and finding their favorite restaurants. Annie was a great companion and comfort, and one of the last things John talked to his family about was how much Annie meant to him. John was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Marie Moore and his sister, Janice Maddox (Moore). John is survived by his girlfriend Annie Alwin, his daughter, Nancy (Mathias) Gargus and their children, Charles and Sally, son Michael (Seana) Moore and their children, Kevin, David and Johnny, son David (Lindsey) Moore and their children, Declan and Trevor. Sisters, Judy Moore and Julie O’Donnel from Pasco, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Camp Prime Time at 6 South 2nd Street, Suite 815, Yakima, WA 98901 or send in care of Brookside Funeral Home, PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936. There will be a private celebration of life honoring John, his life and his love of music.