Gordon H Moore

Gordon Haines Moore, Age 85, from Minocqua, Wisconsin and Amelia Island, Florida passed away peacefully at his home in Minocqua surrounded by his family on August 13, 2017. Born February 10, 1932 in New Albany, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Vivian Moore, his brother Brice Moore, and his daughter Shari Moore Levy. Gordon is survived by his wife Judy who after 64years of marriage he still called “the love of his life”, his son Jeffrey (Tami), his son-in-law Bobby Levy. His Grandchildren Ashley Levy Lunsford (Wes), Rachel Moore Taylor (Adam), and Zach Moore (Meghan). His brother Jay Moore (Lin). He also leaves behind 6 great granddaughters. After graduating from Indiana University, he went on to join the United States Air Force where he earned the rank of First Lieutenant as an instructor on T33 jets in the Air Force flight school. He started his civilian career in 1958 with General Electric as a sales trainer remaining there for his entire 30 year career, reaching the level of Manager for the Consumer Electronics Division for RCA/General Electric. His retirement centered around his four loves; his wife Judy, his children, antique cars, and wooden boats. Even in retirement he found a source to which he could channel his energy and knowledge when he started “The Minocqua Antique Boat & Car Show”. The boat show continues after 23 years still benefitting Multiple Sclerosis and is the second largest contributor to the MS foundation in the state of Wisconsin. Gordon was first introduced at the age of 9 to Lake Minocqua when his parents rented the house on Jossarts Island for the summer. Returning every summer until he could begin bringing his own family to experience Minocqua at Rainbow Resort. Ultimately spending the remaining years of his life in his home on Stacks bay. As a member of the Minocqua community Gordon touched many lives and his passing will be felt by all. The family will be holding a private ceremony but are suggesting donations to: The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014, 1-800-708-7644