Richard Arthur Moore Sr.

MOORE, Sr., Richard Arthur
Born March 20, 1924, Richard Arthur Moore, Sr., ''Dick'', passed away August 17, 2009. Preceded in death by his brother David and sisters Kay Nielsen and Virginia Rivett. He is survived by his sister Barbara Schwartz and brother Robert, wife of 61 years, Ethel, son Richard Jr. (Lori), grandchildren Brandon and Andrea, and daughter Dale (William Sischo). ''Dick'' was a lifetime resident of Sacramento, part of a large clan of Moores who were born, raised, and stayed in the area. Except for a few years in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a technical sergeant (Signal Battalion), he was in business for decades at the family business, Orchard Supply Company of Sacramento. He never hesitated to volunteer for civic duties and activities once returning from WW II - president of the Active Club, volunteer and supervisor of the Sacramento Civil Defense Reserve, advisor, commander and supervisor for the Sacramento Fire Reserves, honorary Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff, California Highway Patrol Auxiliary, deacon of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Kiwanis chapter president, docent and conductor for the California State Railroad Museum, Elks Club member. He played the organ, played tennis in earlier years, and was an avid reader. In later years, trains and reading about trains were his particular passion. His family, friends and community will miss him. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at 2 pm Monday, August 24th at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N Street, Sacramento, across from the State Capitol.