Buck Moore, 79

Country music suffered a great loss on September 10, 2013 when well-known songwriter, Buck Moore was tragically killed while cutting firewood near Avery, ID. Born January 3, 1934 to George Moore and Margaret (Warren) Moore in Arnold, NE, he moved with his family to Emmett, ID at the young age of 6 mnths. In 1936 they came to Coeur d'Alene, ID, settling on the Rimrock. Buck attended the Rimrock country school and later graduated from Rathdrum High School with the class of 1952. He married Darlene Hogue with whom he had three sons, Rodney, Jeff, and Marty who all preceeded him in death, Jeff and Marty passing in July of this year, 2013. He later married Virginia Harms and they had one son, Todd of St. Regis, MT.

Buck had many accomplishments during his life. He loved to race snowmobiles and claimed the title as North American Champion three different years. He also raced motorcycles and loved anything that went fast. He loved the outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, making yearly trips to Alaska to fish for salmon. Buck loved music from a very young age, played the guitar and could sing and yodel, but he wouldn't no matter how hard you begged! In the 70's he moved to Nashville and began his career as a songwriter. He has had many big hits, among them are "Holding The Bag" with Mo Bandy and Jo Stampley, "The Note" with Tammy Wynette, "The Box" with Randy Travis and "Paint Me A Birmingham" with Tracy Lawrence. He was always very humble and quiet about his success, but was an inspiration to many. Buck leaves behind one son, Todd Moore, his loving companion and best friend, Michelle Bryner, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brother William (Bill) Moore of Hayden, ID and sister, Arlene (Moore) Galovic of Liberty Lake, WA. One sister, Mary (Moore) Dalby preceeded him in death as well as his parents, George and Margaret Moore. The family invites you to join in remembering Buck on Sturday, October 5, 2013 at Sun Aire Estates. Directions: Highway 95 North to West Wyoming Ave, go left off 95, turn right. Please follow signs to 695 W. Wyoming Ave., Hayden, ID from 1:00pm-4:00pm