David W. Moore, 85, of Sacramento, CA passed from this earth on Friday, April 22nd, 2011. Dave was born in Los Medanos, CA on August 7, 1925 to Howard and Violet Moore. Dave spent his school years in Antioch, CA before joining the Navy.
Dave was part of a large family with 6 siblings and is survived by his loving wife, Shirley of 65 years; son Dennis (Sue) Moore; son Stephen (Julie) Moore; his brother Wesley and sister Sue, 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Al, and sisters Marjorie, Beulah and Gloria.
Dave served in the US Navy in the South Pacific and Australia from 1942-1946. During his time in Australia he met the love of his life, Shirley Moir and they were married in Brisbane, Australia on September 22, 1945.
Dave worked as an Industrial Engineer for the US Government for 39 years at McClellan AFB in Sacramento, CA and Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. During his time of service he worked on many different projects for jet aircrafts and Aerospace technology.
Dave loved the outdoors, fishing and camping with family and relatives in Yosemite and Sierra City, CA., hunting around Arbuckle-College City, CA.
Services for family and friends will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011, 2:00PM at Mount Vernon Memorial Park and Mortuary; 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA (916) 969-1251
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society or any charity of your choice.
DAVE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
Arrangements under the direction of Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary, Fair Oaks, CA.
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