George R. Moore, 63, passed away May 25, 2014 at his home of natural causes.
George was born October 10, 1950 in San Diego, CA to Raymond and Maxine (Cotton) Moore.
He graduated from Charles M. Russell High School in 1969. He joined the Navy and completed optical school. He married the love of his life Michelle (Mickey Mauch) Moore in 1977 in Great Falls, MT. Michelle was a school teacher/principal and George spent his lifetime in the optical field in Great Falls, Bozeman, Livingston, and Helena.
He had a passion for history and LOVED to read. He knew all the answers to every trivia game. He participated in the Lewis & Clark re-enactment expedition in Great Falls, MT which he really enjoyed. He loved being in Montana where he was able to do his what he loved – fly fishing, camping and tying flies. He loved to watch baseball and the Helena Brewers. He also loved being outside and watching his grandsons play sports. His grandsons meant the world to him!
He is survived by his wife Michelle Moore; daughter Dawn Spencer of Helena; daughter Marie Moore of Great Falls; daughter Denise Siewert (Jacob) of Helena; his very special grandsons Caleb and Jacob Spencer of Helena; and sister Janice.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond & Maxine Moore and brother, Richard Moore.
A Vigil Service will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28th at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1502 Shirley road. The Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29th at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall of the Church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up under George Moore Memorial Fund at First Interstate Bank, 3401 N. Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59601. Please visit below to offer condolences or share a memory of George.
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday May 28, 2014
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Thursday May 29, 2014
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Helena , Motnana 59602
Reception
Following Mass
Thursday May 29, 2014
Our Lady of the Valley Fellowship Hall
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Helena , Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday May 28, 2014
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Thursday May 29, 2014
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Helena , Motnana 59602
Reception
Following Mass
Thursday May 29, 2014
Our Lady of the Valley Fellowship Hall
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Helena , Montana 59602
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Cheryl Cefro Johnson says
Mickey and Girls– We are so saddened by your loss. We won’t be able to come to the funeral, but please know that our hearts and prayers are with you. Love you.
Marlene and dave hughes says
Michelle, dawn, John, Caleb, Jacob and family
The Helena brewers baseball has lost one of its biggest fan. It won’t be the same without George going up and down for hot dogs, etc. We will miss him. Our thoughts go out to you and your family
Marlene
Kallee G says
George was a very special person! Always had many stories about his wonderful grandkids! Family really meant the world to him! He was always helping me at Summit teaching me from his many years in the field, which I so appreciated. Thanks for the lawn mower and rake, and always offering your brewers tickets! I will never forget his neon lime T-shirt!
kallee
Kelly Cyr says
Dear Mickey and Family,
I am so deeply sorry about your loss. George was such a kind, thoughtful and sweet and dear man. My last memory of George and you were when I came to stay with you in Helena to take my NCLEX exams. George was so good and showed me the building where to go to take them. We went to buy the chicken, and George was so considerate and sweet helping me out of the car. We had a wonderful talk, he told me how his mom was a R.N. too and then he complimented me and told me how he read my book, not once, but twice. I’m so glad to know that he went directly to Jesus’s arms without any suffering Sunday morning. Mickey, I’m so sorry for you. He loved you and your family so much, both of you such good parents and grandparents. He is going to be dearly missed. I know this is going to be tough, I will be holding you all in my prayers, he had a good life with you and was loved. All my condolences to all of you, I am very saddened.
Maureen Dwyer Downey says
I graduated with George, he was a good man and will be missed. I have shared his obit with classmates on facebook.
Craig Painter says
I have many fond memories of George as I worked with him for several years at Walman Optical. We spent many days together fishing, watching boxing and drinking his homemade beer, I will treasure those memories we had. Mickey I am so sorry for your loss. RIP George….
Roger Rafferty says
Mickey and girls
I am so sorry to hear of Georges passing.I will always remember our great times fly fishing,
watching boxing,and fun bar-b-ques.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Cotton says
I was surprised to read of George’s passing. My condolences Mickey! George and I kind of lost touch these last few years. George was my first cousin—he got me interested in the optical field. He guided me to optical school in Minn. I worked at Dustin Optical as a lab optician. anytime we had a difficult RX we sent it to George down at Walman Optical in Great Falls. George was the Tops of his field!! George was always very kind & his family ment everything to him.
Best reguards, Mickey
Larry D Cotton
Alan Young says
Mickey and family,
Am very sorry to hear of Georges passing. Please accept my condolences. I remember George via growing up on the SW side of Great Falls doing what boys did in the days. He was a very kind & sincere person.
May God Bless George.