1923
2013
April 26, 1923 - December 14, 2013
Robert Moore, passed away December 14, 2013 at The Gardens in Santa Monica, CA at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 2007. Bob and Helen met at a dance in Pittsburgh, PA, were married in 1954 and she remained the love of his life until her death following a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. During Helen’s illness, Bob was a loving hands-on caregiver for the last several years of her life making many sacrifices to concentrate solely on her care.
Bob attended the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina and graduated from the University of Pittsburg. He excelled academically and in sports playing football runningback for both schools Bob served in the US Army in WW II seeing action in North Africa and the European theatre. After honorable discharge Bob returned to his love for football and played runningback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League for five years.
Bob and Helen relocated to California from Pittsburgh when Bob accepted a position as a structural engineer, playing a large roll in the design and construction of many buildings in and around the Los Angeles area. Helen and Bob remained in the Santa Monica area after his retirement in the late 1980s.
After Helen’s death in 2007, Bob was able to fulfill his dreams of traveling and took several trips and cruises abroad.
Bob and Helen never had children. He is survived by his only living relative, Ronald C. Nelson of Palm Desert, CA.
Services will be held December 19, 2013 at Westwood Memorial Cemetery in Los Angeles where Bob will be laid to rest with his wife and mother.
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December 23, 2013
Mr. Moore was a regular visitor to our cemetery after his wife died. Our staff enjoyed seeing him in the park and we loved talking with him and hearing his stories as well as experiencing his deep and abiding love for his wife. We will miss seeing him, but know that he is where he wanted to be.
Jolene Mason
General Manager
Pierce Bros. Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary
December 19, 2013
Bob,
I am very sad. But, I am glad I got to know you and hear your about your heroic time in Normandy and other experiences in your life.
Recently you have had some intense physical challenges, but as was your way you faced them like the true "hero" that you are.
You are an inspiration.
Louisa Saini
December 18, 2013
Ron enjoyed the time he spent with you each week Bob, especially taking you to the beach to watch the pretty girls. We had wonderful holidays with you at our home in the past and I wish you could have joined us this year for Christmas again. Your gift remains unopened under our tree. Kiss Helen for me. Pam Nelson.
December 17, 2013
Sorry I couldn't be there in person to pay my respects. Your friend, Janice Taylor.
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