Thurman D. Moore, 86

Thurman D. Moore, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2011. He was born June 3, 1925, in Wheeler County, Texas, to Ben and Ethel Moore.

The family moved to Northern California when he was 2 years old. In 1943, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and trained at the U.S. Naval Station in Farragut and attended radioman school at the University of Idaho in Moscow. He served in the U.S. Naval Armed Guard on several different Merchant Marine Ships, transporting supplies to U.S. forces in the South Pacific during World War II.

After proudly serving his country he became a meat cutter and established his own successful business. He married Grace, the love of his life, on May 15, 1960. They moved to Montana in 1972. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors and camping with his family and friends. He was a very strong and loving man with a dry and insightful sense of humor.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harold; and his son, Greg.

He is survived by his wife, Grace; his daughters, Debra and Lori; her husband, Douglas; grandchildren Jessica and Daniel; his sister, Omega and his dog, Brandi.

We know you are fishing in Heaven now and watching over us. We love you so very much and will miss you greatly.

A private remembrance will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers he requests donations be made to the Kootenai Animal Shelter, mail donations to 11600 North Ramsey Road, Hayden, ID 83835 or by going to www.kootenaihumanesociety.com.

English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, has been entrusted to handle the final arrangements.