Bob Moore (1929–2024), Bob’s Red Mill founder
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2 min readBob Moore founded the whole-grain food company Bob’s Red Mill alongside his wife, Charlee Moore.0
- Died:fFebruary 10, 2024 (Who else died on February 10?)a
- Details of death:fDied at his home in Milwaukie, Oregon, of natural causes at the age of 94.0
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Bob Moore’s legacya
Moore was more than halfway through his life when he founded Bob’s Red Mill, inspired by reading the book John Goffes Mill and by his wifes love for baking whole-grain bread. He had been managing a tire store, but in his late 40s, he established Bobs Red Mill, initially in Redding, California, but ultimately settling in Portland, Oregon, as the companys home base. Using millstones to grind whole grains in a traditional way that preserves the healthy bran and germ, Moore filled a much-needed niche in the growing health food market. The business became highly successful, selling its products around the world.0
As the founder and public face of Bob’s Red Mill, Moores likeness appeared as part of the companys logo on all its products. He often made appearances at the companys Whole Grain Store in Milwaukie, Oregon, sometimes playing the piano to entertain his customers. He was known around town for his extensive collections of hats and bolo ties.0
Over the years, Moore worked to transition Bobs Red Mill to an employee-owned company, initially sharing profits with his employees and ultimately moving to a fully employee-owned model in 2020. He continued working for the company regularly until his retirement in 2018 at the age of 89, though he remained on the board until his death. A philanthropist, Moore made large contributions to Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University.0
Notable quotea
I didn't go into it to be in the health food business orfanything. It just became a part of who I was, what I was, and I just have tofthink that that's probably the right time. And now we're selling our productsfall over the world, and whole grains are pretty hot. from a 2017 oral history interview for Oregon State Universityaa
Tributes to Bob Moorea
Full obituary: The Oregoniana
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