Richard Moore Obituary

Major Richard "Dick" Burke Moore, 82, died Saturday, May 26, 2007. He was born in Portland, OR., September 18, 1925 to Alvin W. Makepeace and Pamela Ann Lawrence. He was a long time resident of Colorado Springs. Richard was a Tank Battalion Commander and an M.P. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He was stationed in Vietnam at the beginning of the Vietnam conflict. He was also stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas, Ft. Ord, California, Ft. Knox, Kentucky, Bamberg, Germany, Baltimore, Maryland and Okinawa. While assigned to duty he attended college classes and then continued his education following his discharge. Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elanor, sons Richard and Randall, a grandson, Thomas and a granddaughter, Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Richard Burke Moore III. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at Soldiers' Memorial Chapel, Ft. Carson, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Richard B. Moore's name to Soldier's Chapel. PLEASE NOTE: enter Ft. Carson at gate 1 off of Highway 115. Stay in the right hand lane to go through the gate unless you have a military decal on your car. Present photo I.D. for each passenger in your vehicle, your car registration and proof of insurance.