Coy Cheryl Moore

1944 - 2015

Coy Cheryl Moore

1944 - 2015

In Loving Memory - Cheryl Moore, 71, passed away on December 8, 2015, in Palm Desert, California. Cheryl was born on January 31, 1944, in Bakersfield, California, the daughter of Francis and Coy Kirk. She always looked forward to each birthday and the celebrations that accompanied it.

Cheryl married Steven Moore in San Rafael, California. Relocating to Indio, then Palm Desert shortly thereafter, Cheryl and Steve raised their family: eldest son Steven Kirk Moore and youngest son Robert Moore. She played a large role in the lives of her beloved grandchildren: Steven Jacob Moore, Kyle Christopher Moore, and Megan Moore. She has two younger brothers: Kyle Kirk and Brian Kirk.

She played an essential part of the Marriott Hotel tradition at Marriott's Rancho Las Palmas Resort and the JW Desert Springs Marriott Resort and Spa. This remarkable woman spent 25 years working as an employment recruiter for both properties. During this time, Cheryl was responsible for helping thousands of people find employment and careers within the Marriott Corporation in the Coachella Valley. Throughout her employment with Marriott, Cheryl formed many friendships, staying in touch and being involved in her friends' lives long after she retired.

Volunteering was a large part of Cheryl's life. She was an active parent volunteer at Lincoln and Washington Elementary schools and Palm Desert Middle School, serving in parent clubs and as room mother many years, and provided assistance where needed. Cheryl could always be found in the concession stand at her sons' community baseball and soccer games. When she became a grandmother, she attended many of her grandchildren's games. Cheryl also volunteered at Desert Arc, and eventually became a part-time employee of the organization. Her favorite event to participate in was Special Olympics. She loved being present as the participants crossed the finish line where she and her fellow volunteers were waiting with congratulatory hugs! Involvement in all these activities led to new friendships, and the list continued to grow.

In 1973, Cheryl joined the Junior Woman's Club of Indio, serving as president in 1979. Cheryl participated in many of the organization's projects and activities, at both the community and district level, over a 10-year span. She attended annual conferences and conventions. Upon "aging out" of Juniors, Cheryl and 9 fellow Indio Juniors came to the conclusion that they would miss the conventions most of all; they decided they would continue with the convention experience, but without the "convention." Cheryl and her friends have attended "conventions" twice a year for the last 33 years, and have had many great (and funny!) adventures, which have provided great memories to the group. Juniors, friends, and "conventions" were very special to Cheryl.

During Cheryl's tenure with Indio Juniors, the organization provided two productions of the Red, White, and Blue Revue (musical variety show). The cast members for the revue came from the community, including large groups of children. Having some musical talent, Cheryl willingly and happily took on the role of director of the children's choir. Her commitment to the revue did not end there; she drove around this valley with a very large, handmade, wooden, "sandwich-style" advertisement sign strapped to the top of her station wagon for two weeks to publicize the revue.

Cheryl Moore had a productive and successful life, which she based on four components: family, job, community, and friends. Through her family, her employment (Marriott), and community involvement, Cheryl leaves our world having many, many friends. She would tell you she enjoyed life; she would tell you she made the best of what life had to give. She would tell you how much she is going to miss her family and her friends. She would tell you she will always have the memories! And, she would tell you that she has crossed the finish line! A loyal and loving friend to all who knew her, Cheryl lives on in our hearts.

P.S. Cheryl hated corsages! In lieu of corsages, her family and friends suggest a donation to St. Judes Hospital, a favorite charity of Cheryl's. Should you wish to donate to St. Judes, please write the following on the memo section of your check: In lieu of corsages.

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