Linda and I were blessed to have Virginia (and Charlie) as our next door neighbors for 40 wonderful years.  She was one of the sweetest persons we've ever met.  Whether it be...
Chatting back-n-forth from our backyard decks; trading house watching (along with mail, newspaper and garbage) while either of us were away; sharing gardening secrets while on her front walkway; or our favorite that occurred so many times over the years -- of knocking on her front door and then watching and waiting for her to poke her head through the small kitchen window above the porch to say 'Hi" and then chatting about cats, our kids, her kids and grandkids or just to share the most recent neighborhood story...all moments that we loved and shared with her year after year.  Her endearing laugh after one of her witty comments and her always caring interest as she watched Sarah and Nick grow from babies to adults was such a joy and will always be most treasured memories.  All of these things and so many more made our years with Virginia truly blessed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon, Rich and family as you celebrate the memories of a remarkably humble and sweet woman, mom, grandma and neighbor!

     We were so sorry to hear of Virginia's passing.  Our heartfelt prayers go out to you all.  She so obviously loved her family and delighted in sharing memories and stories of her children growing up or past family outings.  She was always ready to dive into family photo albums and recreate the stories of past events.
     She was proud of her children and grandchildren, and she delighted in hearing about their future plans and adventures.  We admired her for her strength of character and deep love of family.  We remember Virginia in her West Seattle home being followed around by her cat who couldn't wait until she was seated to snuggle up with her.  We remember her dry wit and ofter one-line comments that could turn a serious conversation into some humorous moment.  She also loved to listen and be part of the group, adding tidbits of family history and information when asked, but happy to be entertained by the next generation.  She was truly blessed to have such caring family members who took good care of her in her later years.  Our hearts ache fo your loss.  It's in moments such as these that words are simply inadequate.  We know how much she loved you and how much she will be missed.


I first met Virginia 3 1/2 years ago in West Seattle.  Sharon, Virginia's daughter had asked me to stay overnight at Virginia's house.  Virginia was tall in stature and had a pleasant personality.  
A year later after Virginia suffered a stroke, Sharon decided that her mom would come to live with her and her family.  It was then that I became more acquainted with Virginia.  For approximately three years I had the good fortune of becoming Virginia's caretaker and nurse.   This was part-time for 2 to 4 hours at a time.
Virginia always greeted me with a smile and was glad to see me.  This was reciprocated by me as I was always glad to see Virginia and spend time with her.  Virginia shared with me many aspects of her life, marriage, trips and family.  She had many photo albums that she also shared with me.  I miss and loved Virginia.  




     Virginia was an inspiration to me.  She loved getting together with friends for a movie or dining out.  We became the Tuesday nite supper club at Endolyne's Joe's and birthdays were celebrated like special holidays.
     Virginia loved traveling, especially by train.  I loved hearing her story of traveling with her husband Charlie and her two daughters to Europe.  They took a train from Seattle to New York traveling through Canada and then went on to England by ship.  Virginia will be with her dear family always, watching over them like a guardian angel from heaven.  

    Through the years, Virginia and I took some lovely trips together, often with Alki Travel.  One such pleasant memory was of time spent with Virginia when we took a bus trip to Lake Chelan.  We spent the night at Chelan and then sailed on a small ship to the small community of Stehekin.  We spent another night there and then visited the old historic town of the same name, deep in the woods.  It was exciting to visit the old school house and sit at the desks of past students.  Virginia loved the woods and the boat trip.  We were left with happy memories.  

I have known Virginia for many years.  But most recently I spent time with her at her daughter's home  as one of her caregivers. I truly enjoyed being with her. We laughed a lot and we called each other our special friend.  Even in her last year and despite her mind failing, she always made sure that I had something to eat.  She was especially generous with her chocolate, her favorite. 
I am grateful that Virginia and Melinda are now with Jesus.  May He bring lasting comfort to Sharon and Rich and to all their precious family. "Absent from the body and at home with the Lord."
2 Corinthians 5:8
Love to all, Mary Alford

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Virginia Norine Moore

September 7, 1926 – October 27, 2020

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery

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