1941
Marvin
2020
Marvin James "Skip" Moore
April 17, 1941 — April 17, 2020
Marvin “Skip” Moore, 79, passed away on April 17, 2020, in Independence, MO. Before his death, Skip wrote out his own life account, and it reads as follows:
“I was born on the morning of April 17, 1941, in St. Joseph, MO, the son of Marvin George Moore and Louise Terrel Moore. In 1947, at the age of six, I lost vision in my right eye while playing Cowboys and Indians… an Indian shot me with an arrow! Ops! I participated in the door-to-door Red Feather Program in 1949 and 1950, and I helped the Red Cross team in the 1951 floods. I volunteered off and on until 1991 as a first aid station worker, CPR instructor, first aid instructor, disaster control instructor, damage evaluation & shelter management teacher, and a swimming life guard and swim instructor. I enjoyed camping at Lake of the Woods in Swope Park of Kansas City for a couple years, and one highlight in my life was the birth of my baby sister Marrita Susan Moore on November 27, 1953 – and I got to carry her home from the hospital! I was very involved in the BSA – I was a cub scout, attended boy scout camp in Osceola, MO for five years, was named “Racing Black Ant” in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and worked in the Saw Mill Kitchen in 1958. Ultimately, I had the honor of receiving the Eagle Scout plus a palm award. I joined a junior achievement program in 1957 where I learned about the photography business under the mentorship of Dan Farron, a professional photographer. In my junior and senior years in Central High School, I started a small business, “Moore’s Photo” and I was the photographer for “The Luminary” (our school’s newsletter) and helped with photos for the yearbook. I became president of the high school’s photography club and graduated in the class of 1960.”
“A special event took place on Friday, February 24, 1961, at 7:00 p.m., when I married my high school sweetheart, Glennis Kay Graves. I was 19 and dressed in my US Navy uniform. She was 17 and she made me smile so big because she was so pretty! That was the best thing I ever did, and the love is still going strong, 58+ years later.”
“I joined the US Navy Air TAR program in 1958 and served actively and in reserve duty for a total of six years. My first naval unit was the AWS 88L, in Olathe, KS. I went to Navy boot camp in the summer of 1959 and graduated as an E3. I then went to photography school in Pensacola, FL, where I advanced to an E4 in 1960. I took advanced training in portrait and commercial styles at the Professional Photographers of America school in Winona Lake, IN in 1962. I taught photography to others while in the reserves and active duty and I received education at ABC warfare school in 1962 and 1963.”
“My professional career included over 30 years as a color quality control and color separation specialist for Hallmark Cards of Kansas City. Some highlights at Hallmark include the Bell Ringer Award, leadership training, diversity development training, teamwork development, department safety, problem solving classes, and I attended computer school at our main plant location and then a three-week class in Glen Rock, New Jersey. My proudest accomplishment was in 1995 when I earned the International Award for my color separation work on a Hallmark Cards Victorian Calendar. I absolutely loved my job!”
“I was a church deacon and head usher, where I kept up with training. I also led some Sunday school and kept records. In 1981, I founded Chapter 49 of the Christian Motorcyclist Association, which still operates to this day. The local group started with five members and grew to 240 people by 1984. I received a key to the city from the City of Independence. My civic involvements also included graduating from the Citizens Police Academy program in 1995, working with the “COPS” program from 1998 to 2000. I served as a volunteer docent at the 1859 Jail Museum as well as the “Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board” from 2013-2015.”
“I held a lifetime membership to the NRA. I was an instructor on handguns, home safety, firearm cleaning, and self-defense. I also had a lifetime membership to the American Legion. It began over 45 years ago on the Kansas side when my uncle Bill Terrell (also a Navy veteran) purchased it for me as a gift – I later transferred it to Missouri. I was a Post #21 service officer and captain of the honor guard for two years, and a graduate of the American Legion Institute on August 15, 1997, with continuing education at Fort Leonard Wood and Lake of the Ozarks. I was third vice commander from 1999-2000, and worked in the kitchen on steak night where I bussed tables, and earned the title of “gravy and biscuit man” on monthly Saturday morning breakfasts. I was Post Commander for Post #80 from 2007-2010, when the post ceased operations. For the American Legion Fifth District Department of Missouri, I was the fifth district representative for Post #21 from 2005-2006, and for Post #499 in 2006. I served as finance officer for over two years, junior vice commander for one year, senior vice commander for two years, and VA Medical Center VAVS Representative from 2003-2005. I held a life membership to the DAV Missouri Chapter #2 because of my service-connected noise level exposure during active duty.”
“I held a life membership to the 40/8 Voiture Local No. Trois, and this included Voyageur Militaire, Conducteur for one year, Commissaire Intendant for two years, Chef de Train for one year, Chef de Gare of Voiture for one year, Grand Cheminot Chef de Gare for one year, Passe Chef de Gare for one year, and finally Avocat since 2013.”
“My life story is information slivers of what I can remember; however, I’ve had a nice journey and a lot of fun along the way. Thank you all and praise God!”
Finally, Skip left these parting words:
“I’ve come to the end of my life’s journey. I’ve traveled my last weary bit, so please try to forget, that I frowned a few times and remembering all the warm smiles. Remember all of our good times, fun trips and family adventures. We have stumbled, blundered together, a few hard times, battles and then those warm embraces of love we shared, as we were married for 58 plus wonderful years. Be happy and grab a flower or two, remembering where I lay. Please come for a visit and tell me what is going on. I’m in my Heavenly Father’s arms and now I can sing again!”
His survivors include his precious and beloved family: wife, Glennis Kay Moore, and two daughters, Lori Ann Hutcherson and Allison Faye Moore.
A private graveside will take place in Blue Springs Cemetery. A celebration of his life with full Navy honors will be held at a later date. In Skip’s honor, contributions may be made to Christian Motorcyclist Association, 320 North Frandsen Road, Lot 7, Independence, MO 64050.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
“I was born on the morning of April 17, 1941, in St. Joseph, MO, the son of Marvin George Moore and Louise Terrel Moore. In 1947, at the age of six, I lost vision in my right eye while playing Cowboys and Indians… an Indian shot me with an arrow! Ops! I participated in the door-to-door Red Feather Program in 1949 and 1950, and I helped the Red Cross team in the 1951 floods. I volunteered off and on until 1991 as a first aid station worker, CPR instructor, first aid instructor, disaster control instructor, damage evaluation & shelter management teacher, and a swimming life guard and swim instructor. I enjoyed camping at Lake of the Woods in Swope Park of Kansas City for a couple years, and one highlight in my life was the birth of my baby sister Marrita Susan Moore on November 27, 1953 – and I got to carry her home from the hospital! I was very involved in the BSA – I was a cub scout, attended boy scout camp in Osceola, MO for five years, was named “Racing Black Ant” in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and worked in the Saw Mill Kitchen in 1958. Ultimately, I had the honor of receiving the Eagle Scout plus a palm award. I joined a junior achievement program in 1957 where I learned about the photography business under the mentorship of Dan Farron, a professional photographer. In my junior and senior years in Central High School, I started a small business, “Moore’s Photo” and I was the photographer for “The Luminary” (our school’s newsletter) and helped with photos for the yearbook. I became president of the high school’s photography club and graduated in the class of 1960.”
“A special event took place on Friday, February 24, 1961, at 7:00 p.m., when I married my high school sweetheart, Glennis Kay Graves. I was 19 and dressed in my US Navy uniform. She was 17 and she made me smile so big because she was so pretty! That was the best thing I ever did, and the love is still going strong, 58+ years later.”
“I joined the US Navy Air TAR program in 1958 and served actively and in reserve duty for a total of six years. My first naval unit was the AWS 88L, in Olathe, KS. I went to Navy boot camp in the summer of 1959 and graduated as an E3. I then went to photography school in Pensacola, FL, where I advanced to an E4 in 1960. I took advanced training in portrait and commercial styles at the Professional Photographers of America school in Winona Lake, IN in 1962. I taught photography to others while in the reserves and active duty and I received education at ABC warfare school in 1962 and 1963.”
“My professional career included over 30 years as a color quality control and color separation specialist for Hallmark Cards of Kansas City. Some highlights at Hallmark include the Bell Ringer Award, leadership training, diversity development training, teamwork development, department safety, problem solving classes, and I attended computer school at our main plant location and then a three-week class in Glen Rock, New Jersey. My proudest accomplishment was in 1995 when I earned the International Award for my color separation work on a Hallmark Cards Victorian Calendar. I absolutely loved my job!”
“I was a church deacon and head usher, where I kept up with training. I also led some Sunday school and kept records. In 1981, I founded Chapter 49 of the Christian Motorcyclist Association, which still operates to this day. The local group started with five members and grew to 240 people by 1984. I received a key to the city from the City of Independence. My civic involvements also included graduating from the Citizens Police Academy program in 1995, working with the “COPS” program from 1998 to 2000. I served as a volunteer docent at the 1859 Jail Museum as well as the “Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board” from 2013-2015.”
“I held a lifetime membership to the NRA. I was an instructor on handguns, home safety, firearm cleaning, and self-defense. I also had a lifetime membership to the American Legion. It began over 45 years ago on the Kansas side when my uncle Bill Terrell (also a Navy veteran) purchased it for me as a gift – I later transferred it to Missouri. I was a Post #21 service officer and captain of the honor guard for two years, and a graduate of the American Legion Institute on August 15, 1997, with continuing education at Fort Leonard Wood and Lake of the Ozarks. I was third vice commander from 1999-2000, and worked in the kitchen on steak night where I bussed tables, and earned the title of “gravy and biscuit man” on monthly Saturday morning breakfasts. I was Post Commander for Post #80 from 2007-2010, when the post ceased operations. For the American Legion Fifth District Department of Missouri, I was the fifth district representative for Post #21 from 2005-2006, and for Post #499 in 2006. I served as finance officer for over two years, junior vice commander for one year, senior vice commander for two years, and VA Medical Center VAVS Representative from 2003-2005. I held a life membership to the DAV Missouri Chapter #2 because of my service-connected noise level exposure during active duty.”
“I held a life membership to the 40/8 Voiture Local No. Trois, and this included Voyageur Militaire, Conducteur for one year, Commissaire Intendant for two years, Chef de Train for one year, Chef de Gare of Voiture for one year, Grand Cheminot Chef de Gare for one year, Passe Chef de Gare for one year, and finally Avocat since 2013.”
“My life story is information slivers of what I can remember; however, I’ve had a nice journey and a lot of fun along the way. Thank you all and praise God!”
Finally, Skip left these parting words:
“I’ve come to the end of my life’s journey. I’ve traveled my last weary bit, so please try to forget, that I frowned a few times and remembering all the warm smiles. Remember all of our good times, fun trips and family adventures. We have stumbled, blundered together, a few hard times, battles and then those warm embraces of love we shared, as we were married for 58 plus wonderful years. Be happy and grab a flower or two, remembering where I lay. Please come for a visit and tell me what is going on. I’m in my Heavenly Father’s arms and now I can sing again!”
His survivors include his precious and beloved family: wife, Glennis Kay Moore, and two daughters, Lori Ann Hutcherson and Allison Faye Moore.
A private graveside will take place in Blue Springs Cemetery. A celebration of his life with full Navy honors will be held at a later date. In Skip’s honor, contributions may be made to Christian Motorcyclist Association, 320 North Frandsen Road, Lot 7, Independence, MO 64050.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
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