Clarence Moore

CLARENCE RALPH MOORE IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Clarence Ralph Moore, 85, of Idaho Falls, died April 14, 2004, at his home. He was born December 15, 1918, in Shelton, Idaho to John Moore and Violet Viola Ryset Moore. He grew up in the Shelton area and attended grade school at a red brick 2 room schoolhouse. During his freshman year he went to school in Ammon and then attended Ririe High School for three years and graduated in 1936. He served in World War II for 4 years as an airplane engine mechanic in Italy and North Africa. While serving as a Staff Sargent, his fighter group was credited with the single greatest victory of the Italian campaign. He retired from the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) after a lifetime service (October 1950-1974) as a fireman. While employed with the AEC, he earned a special award for developing a fire hydrant flow test pipe. After retiring he worked for School District #91 as a janitor for five years. In June of 1948, he married Merle Eliza Crow and they were later divorced. On April 21, 1995, he married Janice Lynn Mace in Idaho Falls. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a longstanding member of the Eagles Lodge. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, reading, gardening and card games. He especially enjoyed playing pool. Survivors include his wife Janice; Daughter, Diann Carpenter, Randlett, Utah Daughter, Sandra (Dennis) Clark, Idaho Falls Son, Ralph C (Terri) Moore of Ooltewah, TN; Son, Brian Lee (Carol Ann) Moore, Idaho Falls Step-daughter, Sherri Zufelt, Idaho Falls Step-son, Steven (Kathy) Edwards, Idaho Falls Step-daughter, Debbie (Mark) Moore, Idaho Falls Step-son, Robert Gabbert, Idaho Falls Step-son, John Kelley, Idaho Falls 11 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren with two on the way. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2004, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) with Counselor Cam Payne, of the Ammon 6th Ward, officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 7-8:30 p.m. and Monday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. Veterans Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team.