Muriel Moore passed away from a stroke on February 16, 2019. Muriel was born in Dawson, ND on April 3, 1930 to Jacob Raymond and Florence L. Kooker. She was the youngest of four siblings.
Muriel graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1948. She worked for Birdseye Frozen Food plant. She worked for a jewelry company in Seattle and lived with her sister, Kathy Dibley, until 1949. She met Douglas on a double date at a dance. She married Doug Moore on March 10, 1950. They went to Richland, WA in 1950. Son, Gary, was born March 18, 1951. Son, Larry, was born September 30, 1952. Daughter, Janet, was born July 2, 1954. They moved to San Jose, CA in 1957 so Douglas could go to college. He graduated and worked for Permanente Cement. They built a plant in Helena so they moved to Helena in 1962. They bought the farm in the East Helena valley in 1967 and lived there until Doug’s death in 1996.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, three siblings, her husband, Doug, son, Gary, and granddaughter, Erin.
She is survived by sister, Kathy Dibley, son, Larry (Kathy) Moore, daughter, Janet (Alan) Bock. Grandchildren, Jackie (Joe) Kuhl, Jennifer (Isaac) Ruggles, Becky Moore, Jessica (Will) Rewitz, Brian (Jamie) Moore, Jodie (Chris) Schulenberg, Lori (Bruce) Schlagel and Shelby Moore. She enjoyed eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
No service is planned as per her request.
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John Ulberg says
This is to express my sympathy in the passing of Muriel. Doug and Muriel lived across the street from
my Mom and Dad, who thought very highly of them. I remember when they flew to the Philippines where
Doug was offered a promotion. He said they stepped off the plane, took one look around, and said, No,
and came back to Montana. After that they realized their dream, and moved to the farm. I watched this
team of two with wonder and admiration, giving up a great career to realize their dream. It still has a lasting
impact on me.
Muriel was always a positive, friendly, and pleasant person to talk to, and I will miss her.
Dick Hausken says
Larry and Janet,
My condolences to your families. Living across the other street from you guys, I remember many a summer day roaming the neighborhood with both of you and your brother. Your Mom (and Dad) were always so friendly and nice and I remember them well. I haven’t seen your mom in over 50 years, but I can still picture her. We lost some great neighbors when you moved to the farm in the valley.
Griffin says
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Muriel. She was special and sweet and I have so many fond memories from my childhood living across the street. She was very kind and always offered a helping hand.