Madison D. Moores M.D.

Madison MOORES, MD Maddy was born in Portland, Oregon June 9, 1925. Died February 27, 2009 at home in Ballard with his family at his side. After graduating from Garfield H. S. in 1943, he trained as a pilot in the US Navy from 1943 to 1945. He attended premed at the University of Washington and Seattle University from 1945 to 1948. In 1952 he graduated from the University Of Oregon School Of Medicine. He completed his medical internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, Ca. Maddy began his private practice in family medicine in 1953. After 35 years as staff physician at Ballard Community Hospital (Swedish), he regretfully retired in 1988 after losing his vision to macular degeneration. In 1996 he discovered the art of sculpting in clay under mentors Regnor Reinholdtsen and Carrie Gustafson. Maddy transformed the family garage into his studio, the yard into his gallery. Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth A. and Alice Moores of Seattle, and brother Kenneth Moores, MD of Bainbridge Island. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Patricia, brother Richard Moores of Bellevue, sons Thomas (Juanita) of Shoreline, James (Elisabeth) of Hidden Valley Lake, Ca, Stephen (Stacie, deceased) of Kirkland, Jeffrey (Tamara) of Whidbey Island, Madison R. (fiancé Linda Rajsavong) of Seattle, daughter Amy of Seattle, granddaughter Madeline (fiancé Aron Garavaglia) of Seattle, many nieces and nephews, extended family, and dear friends. A Celebration of Life will be held this Wed., March 11, 2009, 1:00-3:00 pm at The Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle WA.