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Dr. Larry Allan Moore

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Larry Moore Obituary

Dr. Larry Allan Moore passed away on Monday, March 6, at Barrow's Neurological Institute as the result of a tragic accident in his home. Born in Verona, Mississippi on Sept. 7, 1937, Larry moved at age four with his parents and older brother to Texas where he grew up excelling in academics and athletics. He earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering in 1960 from Texas Technical College and went on to earn a Ph.D in engineering mechanics from Southern Methodist University in 1972. Early in his career he worked for General Dynamics and then for Collins Radio in Richardson, Texas. He moved to Arizona in 1972 to work for Motorola's government division. A gifted and respected engineer, he was a Motorola Science Advisory Board Associate, earned patents for his work, and was named a Dan Noble Fellow, Motorola's highest technical award. Prior to his retirement in 1998, he managed the company's Mechanical Engineering Lab. He enjoyed his work but the friends that he made were dearest to him. Larry is survived by his wife, soul mate and junior high school sweetheart, Wanda, along with his daughters Kendra Moore, Kelly Frost (Bill) and Kristen Satre (Mark). He is also survived by the grandchildren he cherished, Ryan, Logan and Blake Frost, and Amanda, Austin and Kyle Satre. He will always be remembered for his integrity, his intelligence, his compassion and his humor. He loved to tease and always enjoyed a good joke. He was the rock of the family and could always be depended on to answer life's tough questions. For all these reasons and so many more, he will be deeply missed. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at Green Acres Scottsdale, 401 N. Hayden Rd.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 11, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Moore

37 Entries

Steve Larson

April 3, 2006

I was very saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Although I did not work directly for him at Motorola GEG, he was a terrific mentor to me whenever I would visit Scottsdale.

My prayers are with his family.

Barbara Gallagher-Whisenhunt

March 22, 2006

Wanda, It's been many a year and I am sorry for your loss. It's so hard and I am so sorry.

in sympathy, I send my wishes.

Hector and Jennie Marquez

March 17, 2006

Wanda, We are so sorry for your loss. We know Larry was the love of your life and we know he will be watching over you. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Flo Kirkland-Kinkade

March 15, 2006

Wanda, just wanted you to know how saddened I was by the passing of Larry. It makes our 50th Reunion from Tech so much more special to me now knowing that I got to see the both of you again. I'll treasure my pictures more and more. God's blessings be upon you. Flo

Fritz Ehorn

March 15, 2006

Wanda, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was away on vacation when he passed, so just now have been informed of the sad news. Larry was a terrific mentor and supporter for all of us at MEL. His basic decency and kindness made him such a valued manager and friend. One of the best in all ways.

Clara Hascall

March 14, 2006

Wanda,

I was so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. It was good that his high school friends were able to renew friendships and reminisce with him at reunions over the past four years. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Joy

March 13, 2006

........my sincerest regrets to the Moore family................Kendra is a perfect example of a woman who deserves to be honored for the loss of someone that helped her to be the woman she is today................huggs Joy

Jaletta Mosier-Cooley

March 13, 2006

Dear Wanda, You have my sincere condolences and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love & Blessings, Jaletta Mosier-Cooley

Anne Grigals

March 13, 2006

I was most fortunate to be hired by Larry in 1995 and to work with him until his retirement in 1998. He was a great role model, and I know I'm better for having known him. My best wishes to his wonderful family. His spirit will carry on in you and everyone who knew him.

Kendra Moore

March 13, 2006

He is, was, and always will be a True Gem in my heart...

"Forever Grateful!"

Barbara Fries Novikoff

March 13, 2006

Wanda,

We are so saddened with your loss of Larry. It really does just seem like a few short years ago that we were all enjoying being together at Boulevard Methodist Church. You two were always such soulmates and good friends to all of us. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Barbara and Dan Novikoff

Mahesh Shah

March 12, 2006

Wanda, My deepest sympathy to you and rest of your family. It is almost 19 years ago Larry hired me. I worked for him for 6 years and then moved to another group in Motorola. But Larry was always a great help and a mentor for me. Even after leaving his organization, I will go and visit him when ever I needed his advise. He made me feel welcome and was such a great mentor for me. In '93, when I decided to change my job and go work for Semiconductor, my wife told me not to, because she said, you will not find a man like Larry to work for there. May God provide you and your family with a strength to cope for such a loss.

Earl Owen '58

March 12, 2006

Wanda and family,

I was very sad to hear of Larry's passing. I was the littlest of the Owen brothers and always tagged along with the big boys like Larry and my brother, Jim Owen, when they would play all the games that kids played at that time. When they got tired of me, they'd run me off until the next time. But what I remember about Larry is that he was always nice to me. I lost touch with him until I read about him in the Northside E-news. He will be missed by all of us but we will see him again. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Earl Owen

Kendra Moore

March 12, 2006

He was a very,very,very Special and Loving Father who I never got to completely repay for what he has done for me in my Life, Except with my Love.

Larry with the Moore family 1951 or '52

March 12, 2006

Cindy Cropp

March 12, 2006

Wanda--We were saddened to hear of your surprising loss of Larry. You both were always so good about seeing Uncle Earl and Aunt Lillian when you were in town. I have added a picture in the gallery of the Moore clan, 1951 or '52. Larry is the teenager on the back row. You and he had a very good life together, facing the challenges that came your way. He will be missed by all of us. Earl Parkman, Cindy Cropp and Susan Parkman-Doyle.

Ann Hanks Fuller

March 12, 2006

May the memory of Larry and all he meant to you, give you strength and courage and bring you comfort.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

Kelly Frost

March 11, 2006

You truly were the best dad in the whole entire world and I feel so lucky that you were mine. I just wish I could have had you around for several years more. It hurts to know you and mom had so many plans--people and places to see and things to do. My boys are sad you won't be able to go to their baseball games anymore. Please watch over us and keep us strong until we can all be together again someday.

Linda Collum Slocum

March 11, 2006

Wanda,

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, and send my heartfelt sympathy. May the God of all peace and comfurt give you His strenth and blessing for the days ahead.

With prayers,

Diana Langton

March 11, 2006

My you and your family find peace in your time of sorrow. A friend of Kendra Moore.

Diana Lynn Langton

Glen & Sharon Hobart

March 11, 2006

Wanda,

So shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and trust that Christ, our Lord, will comfort you during this hard time.

Leilani (Norman) Roesler

March 11, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy in your loss. I personally know your heartbreak and want you to know that I will be praying for you in the days ahead. May God give you peace and comfort. Leilani Roesler

April Richter

March 11, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Although I never had the honor of meeting Dr. Moore, I enjoyed listening to my good friend Kristen share stories about her treasured father. What a tragic loss for such an amazing family. My heart aches for you Kristen, and all that your family is going through at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jim Owen

March 11, 2006

Wanda- It is with a sad heart to hear the passing away of an always dear friend like Larry. Larry and I were backdoor neighbors and child hood playmates. His house was accross the alley from my house. We shared a lot of good times togather. At Tech High we played and practice football togather. He and I played the same positions on the football team and butted heads many times. At our last Tech High Reunion 2004 he took a lot of pictures. WE spent a lot of time visiting and catching up on things. Now these pictures will be very precious to me. A dear friend --I will miss him. May the 'Peace from God' bless you and up hold you at this time. Jim Owen Tech High '54

Bill Ralston

March 11, 2006

Wanda,

We're all so very sorry to hear about Larry. I remember playing baseball against him and he was a great competitor. Our prayers are with you!

Your friends from the NSHS Class of '57

Helen Spradling

March 11, 2006

It was so good to see Larry last year at our 50th Tech High School reunion. I'm so glad he could make it. He will be missed by many of his former classmates.

Helen (Berry) Spradling

Roxy and Ed Bransom

March 11, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to Wanda and family. We had just heard from Larry recently. He sent pictures from 1956 & before. Brought back fond memories of when I lived across the street from he and his family. Wanda I know this is hard and I pray God's comfort will be upon you. Thank you for notifying us.

Kristen Satre

March 11, 2006

You were, quite simply, the best Dad in the world. I was always so proud of you and will never forget all that you did for me. It's not fair that you were taken from all of us so soon. I will miss you immensely. We will always love you, Dad... forever and ever.

Love, Kristi, Mark, Amanda, Austin and Kyle

Stanley Russell

March 11, 2006

Larry was the greatest boss I could ever hope to have. Great technically and great as a people person. I am privleged to have had him as a part of my life for 18 years. I'll think of him this Sunday when I'm in his favorite state of Texas.

Joy Sue Tipton Hudson

March 11, 2006

Wanda, I am saddened at the loss of your husband through such a tragic and sorrowful accident. May you and your family find peace during this devastating time.

Karen St John

March 11, 2006

I know his daughter Kendra as a friend, please accept my deepest sympathies.

Sachi Wilson

March 11, 2006

My condolences to the family.

Wanda Moore

March 11, 2006

I feel you all around me, your memory so clear. You are mine forever, love, watching me from up above. A breath away's not far to where you are. Love will last forever--- Wanda, your wife and soulmate.

Martha Hoffman

March 11, 2006

Even though it's been many years since I've seen Dr. Moore, it has always brought a smile to my face when I thought of him. He was a gentleman, and I know he will be missed.

Cathy McIntyre

March 11, 2006

My love and deepest sypathies to the entire Moore family. He was a great and gentle man. May you take comfort in all of your wonderful memories of him. Please call if there is anything you need.

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