Michael A. Moore

MOORE, MICHAEL A. Age 37, of Murrieta, CA. passed away on July 16, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. He was a 1985 graduate of Rubidoux High School and served in the US Navy as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer aboard the USS Ranger CV-61 from 1985 to 1989. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Mike worked in the steam plant at the University of California Riverside. In 1990 he was able to follow in his father's footsteps and fulfilled his life long dream of becoming a police officer when he was hired by the Hemet Police Department. Mike worked for the Hemet Police Department for 14 years and was assigned to various positions including patrol, traffic, investigations and most recently as the Sergeant in charge of the department's Crime Suppression Unit. Mike was known as a gentle giant, a cop's cop, who had a soft spot in his heart for children in need. Mike was recognized numerous times over the years for exemplary service and valor. In 1995 he was awarded the American Legion's prestigious "Valor Award" for entering a burning structure and rescuing an unconscious victim. He was recognized for outstanding leadership by several community organizations and was name the department's "Supervisor of the Year" in 2003. Mike received his Bachelor's of Science degree at Southern Illinois while working full-time and raising a family. He then graduated from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute in 2004. Mike loved spending time with his family and his hobbies included coaching youth sports, golf and watching his favorite team, the Anaheim Angels, and traveling with his wife and high school sweetheart of 20 years, Teri. Mike was preceded in death by his fraternal grandparents, Lester and Velma Moore and also maternal grandmother, Edith Addis. He is survived by his loving wife, Teri, of Murrieta; his daughters, Priscilla, who followed in her father's footsteps and is currently an E3 in the USN, stationed at the Naval Air Station, North Island San Diego, and also Alyssa, a recent graduate of Murrieta High School and son, Chaz currently attending Shivela Middle School; father, Robert and step-mother, Linda Moore; brother, Jerry and sister-in-law, Tonya; sisters Rebecca, Jessica and Cynthia Moore, all of Girard, Kansas, and also Suzanne Moore of Lawrence, Kansas; mother, Patricia Addis of Torrance; Aunt Sandy and Uncle Larry Pendleton of Riverside; cousins, Rob Pendleton, Sherry Chaney and Alissa Milbourne, of Riverside; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Kathy Chapman of Moreno Valley; brother-in-law, Alan Megard of Corona; sister and brother-in-law, Patty and David Taylor of Moreno Valley, and all of his brothers and sisters in law enforcement family. Viewing will be Thursday, July 21st from 4-8pm at Miller-Jones Mortuary, located at 1501 W. Florida Ave., Hemet. Services will be held Friday, July 22nd, 9:30 a.m. at Hemet Valley Baptist Church, located at 1480 N. Kirby, Hemet, burial to follow the service at Riverside National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to: The Moore Family Fund, c/o The Bank of Hemet, 1600 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA. 92544. Services Entrusted To: MILLER-JONES MORTUARY - SUN CITY Condolences for those who cannot attend may be made at: www.miller-jones.com