There was always love in Daddy’s hands and we adored him! Richard “Dick” Earl Moore passed away on December 5, 2022, to his eternal Heavenly home. He was born to Earl and Mildred (Nelson) Moore on February 27, 1929, in Ambrose, ND and was raised on a farm between Westby, MT and Crosby, ND. At every family reunion, the family joked that Earl said Mildred had such a difficult time in childbirth that Richard was going to be an only child. They said Earl almost kept his promise as there were only ten more children to follow.
Richard graduated from Westby High School in 1947 and went to California to work for his Uncle Ken in the orange orchards. Later, he returned to the farm to help his dad. He was working part-time at a jewelry store for his cousin in Crosby when he met his future wife, Dolly Larson. They were married in Crosby, ND on March 11, 1951.
After farming with his dad for a time, he rented a farm South of Westby. When they started building the radar base at Fortuna, ND, he put his farmland in the soil bank and went to work helping to build that radar base. When that radar base was completed, he was transferred to Miles City in 1962 to be the foreman on the radar base West of Miles City. When the radar base in Miles City was completed, having a rather large family, instead of moving again, he decided to put down roots and start his own small construction company, “Dick’s Construction”. He started out building houses and then graduated to steel buildings and grain bins. In his later years, he did mostly remodeling. He was a very hard worker and worked very hard to support his family.
Richard is survived by six children, Greg Moore and his wife Debie, Monte Moore, Amy Jo Labree and her husband Buddy, Scott Moore and his partner Sharon Warmbrod Stein all of Miles City, MT; Debbie Wagner and her husband Del of Spokane, WA and Merrilee Campbell and her husband Joe of Billings, MT. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He is survived by three sisters, Ferne Schulz of Mission, KS, Marlys Nordhagen of Plentywood, MT and Doris Jacobson of Parshall, ND; two brothers, Calvin Moore and his wife Sharla of White Sulpher Springs, MT and Danny Moore and his wife Val of Plentywood, MT. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife Dolly, infant daughters Cleo Lynn, Kristy Lee, infant son Kelly Dean, parents Earl and Mildred Moore, brothers Lloyd Moore, Norman Moore, Ronnie Moore and Doran Moore and sister Sharon Kay Forinash.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022 from 1:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday December 13, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the funeral service
Tuesday December 13, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday December 13, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the funeral service
Tuesday December 13, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dan Herzog says
Prayers
John Munsell says
We enjoyed Dick’s humor, and seriousness for many years. Lots of good memories.
Shannon & Bryan says
Such a nice man. Here’s to good memories.
Maureen Larson says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Dick’s family during this difficult and sad time. Blessings to all of you.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
I am so sad that you all have lost your loved one. I don’t know where I first met Dick, but I remembered knowing him for many years. Dick lived a colorful life which I think his kids & grandkids had a good memory to cherish. My sincere sympathy to the whole family.
Janie Howard says
So Sorry for your loss. Dick was such a
Light to the world. He will be missed.
God bless you all. Thoughts and prayers.
Much love. Janie
Laurie Janssen Claypool says
We send our deepest sympathy to all of Richard’s family and friends!
He was a friend to my dad and mom and was so kind to all who knew him! He will be missed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Duane and Laurie Claypool,
and Alice (Marlyn) Janssen families
Al Homme says
Good Bye Dick
Ruben and June Opp says
To all of Dicks family, So sorry to hear about your dad, grandpa, great grandpa and special friend to many of us who new Dick for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,may God bless and comfort you all as you lay your loved one to rest knowing that he and his precious Wife Dolly are rejoicing together in heaven.
Love and prayers
Ruben and June Opp
Laurie Janssen Claypool says
We send our deepest sympathy to all of Richard’s family and friends!
He was a good friend to my dad and mom and was so kind to all who knew him! He will be missed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Duane and Laurie Claypool,
and Alice (Marlyn) Janssen families
Kathi Rooney Pfeifle says
This notice made me so sad. Richard was always smiling and so kind. I can’t remember not knowing him. He was a great man. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Ethana Zumpf says
My prayers and condolences for all of you. I feel fortunate to have been able to meet Dick. He was always good for a hug and hearty greeting. God bless you all.
SARAH SANCHEZ says
your dad was a good man, i was very happy to serve him every morning at the 600. his hot coco with a smile always . i was very happy i got to see him not to long ago. prays to you all and Dick you treat all those waitress up there the way you treated me and you will have all the coco you’ll ever want , love ya sjs
Coopers says
My prayers go out to his family and friends.
Marcia Huber Heydt says
I have many fond memories from my childhood of the Moore family. Like the time Dick rushed into our family’s burning kitchen and extinguished a fire. Dick saved the day! Rest in Peace Dick and my condolences to all of the Moore families.
John & Penny Shevlin says
Monte we are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man. Prayers for you and the family.
Ed and Melva Curnan says
To Dicks family, We are so sorry to see of Dicks passing . I always enjoyed visiting with him, always had a smile and never in a hurry. We know you all have lots of wonderful memories . Our prayers for Dick and all of you.
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Peggy Pyle says
To all of Dick’s family, my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great friend to my dad and mom when we moved to Miles City many years ago. I enjoyed his laugh and his jokes. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you peace during this time and healing in the days to come.
Gene & Vickie says
Dick was the nicest guy with a great sense of humor!
Prayers to his family
Karson and Marie Farnum Kluver says
Dick Moore Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad was a wonderful friend and neighbor. He always met you with a smile and a firm handshake.
Dennis and Meredith Hirsch says
So sorry for your loss Dock was one of a kind we will be praying for the family
Patsy & Mike Davis says
Love and prayers to all of Dick’s family. Dick was a character and such a kind and funny lil fellow, and we all will miss that twinkle!
Dale Fessler says
Dick Moore Family, My deepest condolences to you all. I remember when you all moved to the valley close to Kircher School and became part of our community and “family”. Our families became hard and fast friends that endured through the years, and there are lots of memories to re-live. Dick gave me my first “non ranch/farm” job and I worked summers for Dick’s Construction while going to college. Dick always had a twinkle in his eyes and a story to tell. I saw him a couple years back at the Airport Inn and he had to tell my daughter the story about when he was constructing a church in town and I was on the roof, and came sliding off on a sheet of plywood like a magic carpet. He was a great boss and a great friend. God bless you all, as our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carol Schneider says
Amy and all of the Moore family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and in the weeks to come. Dick was a hard working man and was very proud of each and everyone of his children. He was always bragging about his kids. You will always have the great memories. God Bless
Brady Stone says
To all of Dick’s family, my deepest sympathy.
Dick was the kindest man I have ever met. My daughters reminisce, with great fondness, of the time we spent with and got to know Dick. May he rest in peace.
Brady, Jodi, Abby and Maggie
Pam Moths Nisley says
Our prayers for comfort! I fondly remember this lovely family, Merrilee, big hugs to you!!! Our dad’s were a year apart in earthly terms. Our father Howard Moths has been home with Jesus 2 years…..your dear daddy is now home as well!
Cory Moore says
My Uncle Richard was one of a kind and he will truly be missed. My condolences go out to all his family.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families at this very difficult time.
He was a one of a kind.
Ellis Neuhardt says
My condolences to Monte a great friend and condolences to the Moore family . May God bless and comfort you all .
Darlene Hughes says
Sorry to hear of your loss . My husband always enjoyed visiting with Dick the stories that were told was always very humorous . Prayers of comfort for the family
Stabler Hazel says
To all of Dick’s family. I am so sorry for your loss.
I will always remember his sense of humor, which he passed on to his boys.
Edna Jensen says
To all of Dick’s family: I only learned of Dick’s passing today. My sincere sympathy goes out to you all. With such fond memories of his humor , he kept us in stitches. I can see Dick and Jack in heaven drinking coffee and swapping stories. May God’s love make your grief bearable.
Sandi Bruce says
Any I’m sorry to hear that your father passed away. You and all your family are in my prayers.
Steve Bowman says
To the entire Moore family my sincere sympathy and prayers. Richard was one of a kind and gentle soul. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
Jan Amundsen says
en hilsen og en forsinket kondolanse til hele Richard,s familie fra Nord Norge. Richards bestefar Olaf Nikolai Nelson kom fra en liten kommune opp i Nord Norge. Rishard,s bestefar var søster til min bestemor, og olaf vokste opp i en søskenflokk på 13 søstre. han emigrerte til Amerika og North Dakote i 1905, så Richard og familien har en stor slekt helt opp i Nord Norge fra en kommune som heter Kvalsund. Denne kommunen ligger 30 km øst for det som betegnes som verdens nordligste by. byen heter Hammerfest.
Hvil i fred Richard.
jan amundsen