He was born May 16, 1923 in Ahtanum, Washington, and died Jan. 28 in Pico Rivera.
He served three years in the U.S. Infantry in World War II, 30 months of which was overseas. He earned several honors including the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Star. His tour of duty was in the Pacific.
At war's end he met his pen pal, Shirley May Viken in Tacoma, Washington. Five days later they were engaged and in two months they were married, on June 20, 1946.
He did his undergraduate work at Washington State, and received a master's in education. He earned an doctorate in education from USC in 1967.
In 1952 the couple and their three sons moved to Southern California. Over the next 36 years he served as principal of South and West junior high schools, Warren, Gahr and Brethren high schools, and served three years as Christian Education Director of First Baptist Church of Bellflower.
In 1981 Gahr High School named its new stadium after him.
He was active in the CIF, which governs high school sports. In 1994 he received the Dr. Loveland Award for outstanding service.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Downey; three sons, Jon, Jack and Jay; and their families; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving his country in the the First Marine Division in the South Pacific from 1941 to 1945. He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart for bravery in combat.
He made many contributions to the community, serving as a Deacon in a local church and coaching baseball. He also taught at L.A. Trade Technical and mentored intern electricians. In his youth, he played semi-pro baseball with the Angels farm team, bowled competitively and was an amateur boxer.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruby; son Bob; daughter Terry; and grandchildren Daniel, James and Megan.
Interment was at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside. Arrangements were by Downey Zrelak Family Mortuary.
She was 90, born Aug. 2, 1911 in Greenwood, Wisconsin to parents David J. Shanks and Ellen Arnstead Shanks, and died Jan. 24 at her son's home in Greenville, Utah.
She was a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and served as treasurer for that group.
Survivors include a son, Robert Casparian (Kathy) of Greenville, Utah; grandchildren Danna Stratton (Greg) of Los Osos, California, Debra Ellen Casparian of Tacoma, Washington; great-grandchildren Connor and Courtney Stratton of Los Osos; sisters-in-law Margaret Cain of Downey, Mary Noroian and Violet Casparian of Fresno, Nellie Casparian of Santa Clara; and brother-in-law Roy Cain of Downey.
Graveside services were Jan. 28 at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements were by the Downey Zrelak Family Mortuary.
She was 61, born in Romania, and died Jan. 24 at her Downey home.
She was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jakob; two sons, Norman (Lisa) Friedrich, Raymond; her mother, Rosina Holz; a brother, Josif; and three grandchildren.
Father Hermann Rettig officiated.
Burial followed at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Miller-Mies Mortuary.
She was born in Tennessee but moved to Ohio as a child and grew up there. She spent about 22 years in Texas before moving to California. She was a resident of Downey for 35 years.
Prior to her illness, she was very active in local senior groups and community organizations.
She loved gardening and sharing the results with family, friends and neighbors. She was also a prize-winning seamstress and sewed for her entire family. In her later years she took quilting classes and produced many quilts.
She is survived by sisters Bonnie Curry of Downey and Jean Turner of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as well as five nieces and nephews, and three great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Arthur, son Lee, and daughter Carolyn Goodman.
She is survived by three grandchildren, Rick Magee of Wenatchee; Christy Conroy of Downey; Becky Dunson of Las Vegas; 4 great-grandchildren Amber, Courtney, Christopher and Vanessa.
He was born Dec. 8, 1925, and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He served in Korea, winning several decorations.
He was a veteran of the San Francisco newspaper wars in the late 1950s and early 1960s, eventually moving to the staff of the San Francisco Chronicle.
He was a sports columnist and make-up editor with the Chronicle in the mid-1960s, but later handled a general news beat covering the Peninsula cities for the Palo Alto Times.
He also had a successful career in public relations and advertising, working out of San Francisco. He created the well-known "plaid sheep" TV commercial for Pendleton Co.
In his later years he and his wife, Bobbie, retired to a quiet life in Laguna Hills. He did part-time field work for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for several years after retirement.
In recent years he wrote a column which appeared in The Downey Eagle due to a long friendship with Eagle Editor John Adams, whom he had known since their time together on the Chronicle.
Adams often referred to Mr. Moore as a mentor.
He was a lifetime reader and student of American history. His last column for The Downey Eagle was on Manzanar.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie of Laguna Hills; and sons Michael, Neil, Mark and Kevin; stepsons Michael and Steven Carrillo; six grandsons; two granddaughters; and two great-grandsons.
Memorial services are set for Feb. 9 in Laguna Hills.