Dallas Moore

1940 - 2007

Dallas Moore March 3, 1940 - April 7, 2007 Dallas Moore, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, peacefully passed away April 7, 2007, with loving family at his side. Dallas Biddle Moore was born March 3, 1940, in Paris, Kentucky, to Lee and Lillie Mae Moore. Shortly after Dallas was born, the family moved to Salinas, California and eventually settled in Bakersfield. As a young man, he traveled to West Africa for a year of mission work, building roads and bridges. He went on to attend Bethany Bible College and was then drafted into the Army, where he proudly served as a military police officer. He would eventually go on to earn bachelor's and master's degrees, but not before meeting the love of his life. It was a blind date that introduced Dallas to his future wife, Gloria Hall. They married in 1967 and had two daughters, Julie and Ginger. In 1974, Dallas and Gloria moved their young family to Ventura so he could accept a teaching position at Ventura High School. For 28 years he shared with thousands of students the joys of woodworking, auto mechanics, and machine shop. Through teaching, he developed many long and treasured friendships with colleagues and students, who would stop by the shop or even the house for a chat and some technical advice. Dallas's life was all about relationships. His many interests and involvements brought him dear friendships of an everlasting kind. First and foremost was his lifelong relationship with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He shared his faith with everyone he met, and his joy in the Lord was evident in his every action. For many years, he was a faithful member of First Assembly of God and Ventura Missionary Church, where he especially enjoyed his men's Bible study and prayer groups. Spending time with family was Dal's priority. He always made time for his wife, his girls, his sons-in-law, and especially his beloved grandchildren. He was a hands-on Grandpa, freely giving of hand-truck rides, chocolate milk and bear hugs. Restoring military jeeps and maintaining his Chevys was Dal's primary pastime. Of course, much of the time was spent chatting with his buddies. He spent a lot of time in recent years at the Flying A Ranch putting his jeeps to work and sharing his love of the outdoors with his grandson, Jacob. Dallas is survived by his devoted wife, Gloria; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Ernie Blevins of Ventura, and Ginger and Richard Maxwell of Oak View; grandchildren, Jacob Blevins, Bryson Blevins, Nina Maxwell, and baby Maxwell (due in July). He also leaves his brother, Leroy Moore and wife, JoAnn; sister, Maryann Graham and husband, Joseph, all of Bakersfield; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to the many friends who stood by their side through times both difficult and joyful. Special thanks to Dr. Theodore Hole, whose trusted wisdom and compassionate perspective always came at just the right time. Also immensely appreciated are the Ventura County Hematology-Oncology Specialists, Dr. Matzner, and the many other nurses and doctors at Community Memorial Hospital for their kind care and support of Dallas. A private burial will be held at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park. A celebration of Dallas's life will follow on Wednesday, April 11th, at 1:00 p.m., at Ventura Missionary Church, 500 High Point Drive, in Ventura. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Lifewater Int'l (www.lifewater.org), P.O. Box 3131, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Ted Mayr Funeral Home