Jack W. Moore
Marriages
Erma Lee Tobaben - September 30, 1949
In Boulder, Colorado
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6A Death Notices - March 9, 2018
Jack W. Moore, 90, Grand Junction, died March 4, 2018, in Grand Junction. Services will be at 10 a.m. March 16 at Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Service. He was a Korean War veteran and a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Erma Lee; and one sister, Jeanette Bell of Boulder. Memorial contributions to HopeWest, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction 81506.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - March 11, 2018
Jack William Moore died peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was 90 years old. Jack was born to Alden "Jack" and Vera Moore on February 6, 1928, in Sterling, Colorado. He was the oldest of four siblings, growing up in Boulder, CO. Jack attended Whittier Elementary, Northside (Casey) Jr. High and Boulder High School, graduating in l946. Growing up, Jack had a deep love for his dog, Benny, and was very active in FFA (Future Farmers of America). He married Erma Tobaben on September 30, l949, at The Grace Lutheran Church in Boulder. He inspired our family by his total devotion to his wife over their 68 years of marriage. Erma is currently at the Aspen Ridge Care Center. Jack proudly served his country in the Korean conflict, spending eleven months stationed in Pusan. He was always proud to be an American and always flew the flag at his home. He was spent 40 years as a professional carpenter, building houses in the Boulder area. In his spare time, he was a “Jack of all trades,” carving wooden fish, boats, airplanes, horses, reindeer and many more amazing creations. Jack had a lifelong love of fishing and hunting. He and Erma shared a love of nature. He was also an avid fan of the Broncos and Rockies. Jack had a love for Indian Art and anything signifying the Old West. He was a member of the Elks Club in Boulder and Grand Junction. Jack is survived by his wife, Erma; sister, Jeanette Bell of Boulder (pictured with Jack above); nephew, Ken Bell of East Greenwich, RI and his daughter, Amy and husband, Jay Cerro; granddaughters, Kylie and Lila; son, Kenny and wife, Megan Bell; grandsons, Camden and Jackson; niece, Shauna Moore of Lawrence, KS, and niece, Maela Moore of Lafayette, CO and her family, Ashley and Shawn. Jack is also survived by nephew, Jim and wife, Anita Tobaben of Topeka, KS; son, Nicholas and wife, Lauren, and grandson, Nathan; son, Eric and Laura StadlerTobaben, and son, Matthew Tobaben. He is also survived by nephew, Warren and wife, Carolyn Tobaben of Overland Park, KS, and children, Trevor, Peter, Katie, Jonathan and Curtis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alden and Vera Moore; sister, June Teegarden, and brother, Robert Moore. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Brown’s Funeral Service, 904 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO. Reception following. Donations, in honor of Jack, may be sent to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B N. 12th, Grand Junction, CO, 81506.
