Wesley John Moore

November 19, 1924 - March 19, 2013

With sad hearts the family of Wesley John Moore announce his passing on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

Wes was born in Armstrong on November 19, 1924 - the second of three boys born to Mae Smith and James Moore. His growing up years were spent in Silver Creek where he learned farming, gardening, cooking, baking, canning and yet still found time to get into some mischief with his brothers!

Wes worked over 40 years in logging. He had three sons during his first marriage. In 1969 he married Joyce and became Dad to six year old Angie. He moved his family from Canoe to 70 Mile House and then to 100 Mile House. In 1989 he and Joyce Retired to Vernon.

Wes enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labour. He was kept busy doing odd jobs for his neighbours and collecting cans and bottles. He was a dedicated volunteer for the local M.S. Society and a life-long lover of animals, especially his Mitzi and Molly.

In recent years illness slowed him down considerably, but he could often be seen cruising the neighbourhood on his scooter - the “red Cadillac”.

Wes passed away peacefully at home with his wife Joyce by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Norman and George as well as his first wife Gertrude. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Joyce; his four children: Ronnie (Barb), Larry (Marline), Paddy (Sandi) and Angie; one very special daughter-in-law Yvonne (Vern); eight grandchildren: Terri-Lynne (Steve), Kyle (Krissy), Toni, Kelly, Craig (Jackie), Michele (Mike), Jay (Samantha) and Tyler (Anjie); nine great-grandchildren: Alexis (Lonnie), Jordan and Tye-Lynn, Brandon and Trevor, Brooklyn and Brayden, Makaela and Montana; one great-great grandson Seth plus a great-great granddaughter on the way. Wes also leaves behind several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews plus many more great nieces and nephews. Of course we cannot forget the countless friends he has made over his 88 years.

Services to be held on Wednesday, March 27th at 1:30 pm at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Cancer Society or any charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com.

Rest in peace, we will always love and miss you.