James Moore

6/11/1926 - 7/29/2014

MOORE, James 6/11/26 - 7/29/14 James Moore passed away in his sleep at home on July 29, 2014 at the age of 88 with his son at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters and his only grandson, Joshua. He is survived by his only son Kenneth (daughter-in-law Summer), three ex-wives, multiple step-children, step-grandchildren, brother, sister, and his domestic partner Millie. He was born in Arkansas on June 11, 1926. His family came to California in 1931 to pick cotton and harvest fruit trees from Bakersfield to Winters settling in Broderick. He attended one year of high school in Woodland. He was not able to graduate, having to take care of the family since his dad was a construction worker and gone for long periods of time. Jim worked at various auto dealers as a front-end mechanic. He was a long-term resident of West Sacramento and founding member of the Washington Outboard Club. He enjoyed water skiing, camping with friends and dancing. Later in life he enjoyed cruises with Millie and various family members. Watching western movies, listening to the Blues, Jerry Lee Lewis and sitting in the garage watching the neighborhood were also activities he liked. He would often say he was always busy "doing nothing" and "you can never retire too young." After surviving an aneurism and bladder cancer, he died from pancreatic cancer. A memorial is planned for Saturday, September 13th from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the West Sacramento Moose Lodge, 3240 Jefferson Boulevard, with possible mud-wrestling between ex-wives and girlfriends if time allows. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the cancer charity of your choice.