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Lloyd Moore

1941 - 2017

Lloyd Moore obituary, 1941-2017, Durango, CO

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

Lloyd Moore Obituary

Lloyd Moore was born to Lon and Faye Moore in Harrisonville, Missouri on September 30, 1941. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Fowler, Mary Voelkel, Kenny Moore,and Billy Moore. His oldest brother, Charlie Moore,is still living in Harrisonville, MO. After graduating from High School he joined the Marine Corps and was stationed in Camp Pendelton; while he was there he had the opportunity to play on their Marine Corps Football team. When he was discharged he was asked to come to Fort Lewis and play with the FLC Raiders. He arrived here in 1961 and became well known for his football agility and held many records throughout his four years. He loved to play on the city's baseball and basketball teams.
He married Janice Strahan had two children, Tracy Degroot (Cassius Klaess, Brooke Klaess), Terrie Anstead. (Harley Anstead, Sophie Belk, Dalton Belk, Ashley Anstead). After he graduated from FLC he became a coach at New Mexican Highlands University for 5 years, then moved to Stephen F. Austin for 5 years. He continued his coaching career at Wichita University for another 4 years. He moved back to Durango with his family and he became an Insurance agent but still followed and shared the ups and downs of the FLC Skyhawks Football team.
He served as the Elks Exhaulted Ruler 3 times and was very active in the organization. He received the honor of being chosen for the Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and later he was in the Century Hall of Fame in 2009. He was always involved in the Safetytown that the Elks sponsored. He loved to be with his friends, hunting, fishing, and mushrooming. If he wasn't at the Elks, you might find him at home, at work, playing some kind of sports, making plans to go elk hunting, deer hunting, deep sea fishing or fishing in the area, be it winter or summer. The funniest time I recall was when a friend of ours went snowmobiling on a fresh frozen lake and he made the mistake of getting to close to the shore where the blades of the snowmobile were caught in the icee slush and froze there. Between Lloyd and another friend they decided to tie a big inner tube around and let it float to shore in the Spring. IT Worked.
Please join us in a celebration of life on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 11am, at the First Southern Baptist Church, 1715 W. 2nd Ave, Durango. Interment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, with military honors.

Published by The Durango Herald on Dec. 8, 2017.
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There are many friends and family members who will never forget this good man. Bless you, Janice.

Pamela Chavious

December 2, 2019

Janice you and Lloyd gave us so many great memories on our many trips to Durango > I will never forget the friendship he was always willing to give ! He will be remembered with a smile! Jackie & Dan Antolik

December 27, 2017

Janice and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Lloyd's passing. Lloyd and I were roommates at FLC the first semester of our freshmen year. I looked up to Lloyd and Jerry Wotowey as older brothers. We had many fun times together. Unfortunately we lost contact over the years but my memory of Lloyd and his friendship are still strong.

Mike Skurja

Mike Skurja

December 26, 2017

Janice,
I was terribly saddened to hear of Lloyd's passing. I apologize for not attending the service for my old friend and Raiders teammate but I didn't know until after the fact. Lloyd was an incredible athlete and even a better man. Please let Berit and I know if we can be of any assistance.

Mike Berry

December 16, 2017

Janice and family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Lloyd was a good friend of mine for over 50 years. I truly hope we will meet again and joke about all the things we did at Fort Lewis. Love, Tiny and Susan Bender.

Richard Bender

December 15, 2017

Dearest Janice & family,

Please know that Helen & I are so sorry to hear about Lloyd. He was such a super friend to so many. As I thought about him I realized he was awesomely well described by Emerson in one of my favorite poems, as follows:

"That man is a success who has lived well,
laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect
of intelligent men and the love of children;
Who has filled his niche
and accomplished his task;
Who leaves the world better than he found it,
whether by an improved poppy or a perfect poem or a rescued soul;
Who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty
or failed to express it;
Who looked for the best in others
and gave the best he had" ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

He will be greatly missed . . . our prayers are with you and the family.

Grady & Helen Lowery

December 12, 2017

My deepest sympathy, to you Janice, and the rest of the family. I have many fond memories of Lloyd & FLC. It was fun to put the ball in his hands & watch him run.

All the good things people are saying about Lloyd, can also be attributed to him as a young man when I knew him..........john

John Fennelly

December 12, 2017

Janice and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Cyndi and Al Phelps

December 12, 2017

Lloyd was a very loyal friend to my husband, Cliff. He came to see him often when Cliff was bedridden. He worked on the ramp for Cliff's wheelchair. But most importantly, he made him laugh.
Thanks, Lloyd, for being such a good person.
May God Bless You and Keep You Til We Meet Again

cheri carpenter-silva

December 12, 2017

Janice , we are so sorry for your loss. We send our heart felt prayers for you and your family. Sincerely Steve and Donna Bowles

Steve and Donna Bowles

December 12, 2017

What a good man. Jan, I send my heartfelt blessings to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

Pam (Wingo) Chavious

December 11, 2017

Our love and prayers are with you, Janice, and all of your family. Lloyd and you were always very special to us.
Love,
David and Mary Ann Carter

Mary Ann Carter

December 11, 2017

So many memories of Hutch bringing his FLC "boys" home for meals my mother would put together. Lloyd was so special to him...to us!
Terry

Terry Hutchison

December 11, 2017

I'm grateful for the opportunity to get to know Lloyd a little bit.

Dean Walker

December 11, 2017

Dear Janice, tracy and Terry,

It is always so bitter sweet when suffering so much. Lloyd lived a very full life with his loving family. Thoughts and prayers as you move forward. Much love,

Vana Hart Sutton

December 10, 2017

Oh gosh, Jan I am so sorry for you and the family. You will be in my prayers. Lloyd was such a great guy.

Sweetie Marbury

December 10, 2017

Loyd Moore,a devoted friend , always found time to share fun experiences with all of us associated with him.We all lost a great friend.

December 9, 2017

Lloyd will always be remembered for his positive attitude, excitement for whatever activities he was engaged in, his great sense of humor, and his love and devotion for his family and friends.
Our prayers for God's comfort are with you, Janice, Tracy, Terri, and grandchildren.
We love you,
Don and Robbie

Don Wier

Friend

December 9, 2017

Lloyd will always be remembered for his positive attitude, his excitement for whatever activities he was engaged in, his great sense of humor, and his love and devotion for his family as well as friends.
Our prayers for God's comfort are with you, Janice, Tracy, Terrie, and grandchildren
Love,
Don and Robbie

Don Wier

December 9, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family.
Ben Barker

December 8, 2017

Dear Janice and the girls, We are so very sorry for your loss! Having worked for Jim and with Lloyd for years, I owe a good portion of my upbringing to you and your family. I have many Great memories of Lloyd and your family.

John Barry

December 8, 2017

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