Waldo Moore's Obituary
Waldo Eugene Moore, son of Walter Lloyd and Audrey Esther McMillan Moore, was born November 12, 1928 in Grovespring, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, January 29, 2012 in his home, near Grovespring, at the age of eighty-three years, two months, and seventeen days.
On January 18, 1949, Waldo was united in marriage to Dottie Jean Davis and together they have shared sixty three years.
Waldo was preceded in death by his parents; two infant daughters, Melba Darlene Moore and Pamela Sue Moore; and a son, Donald Eugene Moore, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Dottie of the home; a son, Ronnie Moore and wife Regina of Cabool, Missouri; three daughters, Barbara Prock and husband Eldon of Niangua, Missouri, Brenda Rust and husband Ronnie of Marshfield, Missouri, and Sandra Banks and husband Cody of Gladstone, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sybil Robertson, Shirley Pierce, Charlene Benton, and Sharon Smalling; three brothers, Jack, Joye, and Wallace Moore; as well as several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and many dear friends.
Waldo was born in Grovespring and spent his entire life in the area. He spent his younger years working in the lumber business, owning and operating his sawmill and maintaining a stock cattle farm. He later left the lumber business and shifted his farming to dairy cattle. Waldo owned and operated a dairy cattle farm for several years until deciding to scale back his operation in the late 1980’s. He was a lifelong farmer and truly enjoyed working the land.
Waldo enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. He was an avid gardener, and was a collector of everything and enjoyed watching wrestling on the television. Waldo enjoyed spending time with his family, and held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren.
Waldo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the many memories he has created for his family and many dear friends.
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