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Lanny Moore Obituary

Lanny Moore

Cedar Rapids - Lanny Moore, age 73, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 4, 2019, at his home in Cedar Rapids.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 8, 2019, at the Blairstown Presbyterian Church with Pastor Bill Randles officiating. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown with graveside military rites conducted by the M.J. Kirby American Legion Post #170 of Blairstown and Iowa Military Honors. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time, Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Lanny was born on June 4, 1946, in Belle Plaine, the son of Orville K. and Bette I. (Harris) Moore. He graduated from Blairstown High School with the class of 1964. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves from 1965 through 1971, attaining the rank of Specialist 4th Class. On August 9, 1969, he was united in marriage to Margaret "Meg" Felsing at the Marion Christian in Marion, IA.

Lanny worked as a senior order administrator at Rockwell- Collins in Cedar Rapids for 30 years. For years, Lanny and his family spent as many summer weekends as possible at Clear Lake, Iowa. Following retirement, he and Meg spent their winters in Cape Coral, Florida, where they made many friends. He was also an avid Baltimore Orioles baseball fan from about 1954 on, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Meg of Cedar Rapids; his sons, Damon (Tiffany) Moore and Darren (Alana) Moore; 6 grandchildren, Jordan, Kenzie, Elia, Christopher, Ethan, and Jack; and his brother Bill Moore.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his granddaughter Kayla Moore.

On-line condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com

Published by the Iowa City Press-Citizen from Nov. 5 to Nov. 13, 2019.
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Lanny was one of the best people I have ever
known. Great sense of humor. Highest level of integrity and honesty and above all, a friend. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. he was good people. my prayers are with the family. May God bless.

Blain Conway

November 7, 2019

Meg, family and close friends so sorry for the loss of Lanny, your husband, father, brother and close friend. My condolences to you as well. Hopefully you can find solice in the many good memories you've had together.
Best regards to you. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Glover

Chris Glover

November 6, 2019

Rest In Peace Dear friend.
Prayers for strength and peace to your loving wife and family.
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