C. Phillip Moore

On August 7, 2010 with his loving wife at his side, Claude Phillip (Phil) Moore passed away. Phil was born August 16, 1931, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Claude Phillip Moore and Opal Marie Hinson Moore. Phil was also the foster son of Dewey Sampson, Sr, the first Native American to serve in the Nevada State Legislature.
In 1942, Phil moved to Verdi, Nevada, with his mother, brother Norman and sister Barbara. Phil joined the U S Air Force when he was 15, having completed only 2 years at Reno High. He later served in the U S Navy, served in the U S Army as a Special Agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) and as 1st Sgt, 107th Ranger Company. He then attended UNR receiving a B S, Personnel Management, was a Distinguished Military Graduate and was commissioned 1st Lt, U S Army in 1959. He later served as a U S Army Captain in Vietnam where he received the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), two Bronze Stars, the Air Medal, the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal. He retired from the U S Army as a Captain in 1971. Phil obtained an MBA from Golden Gate University in 1970 and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1974. Phil moved back to Reno in 1976 where he worked as a Deputy Sheriff, Washoe County, with positions as Administrative Deputy and Detective, retiring in 1991. He also taught Criminal Law and Administration of Justice courses at TMCC, 1979-1991. Phil was elected Public Administrator, Washoe County, in 1995 and served for four years, retiring in 1999.
Phil had a huge personality, firm thoughts and beliefs, and was a loving, caring, sensitive man beneath his tough exterior. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, fishing, hunting, barbecuing and a good party. He was a member of the Humboldt Hunt Club for many years and enjoyed the time he spent there. He loved to entertain friends and family with his many stories and experiences. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
Phil was preceded in death by his son Dallas, daughter Terry, his Father, Mother and Foster Father. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Beatrice, sons David and Daniel (Rae Ann), brother Norman, sister Barbara (Stan), grandchildren David, Jr, Sam, Randi, Kevin and Cassandra and great grandchildren Benjamin, Forest, Ryan and Garrett, his nephews Paris and Troy and his nieces Monique and Phyllis Marie.
Per Phil's wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to your favorite charity.