Howard R. Moore

Howard Ralph Moore, 92, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022, at the home of his daughter, Karen, in Fruit Heights, Utah.

Howard was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on October 10, 1929, to Ralph Moore and Florence Johnson Moore. He attended Shelton School, Ririe High School, and Idaho State University Pharmacy School, and graduated as a pharmacist. He worked in Logan, Utah, and Rigby, Idaho, as a pharmacist, then joined Eli Lilly & Co. as a pharmaceutical representative.

He married Carla Marie Madsen in the Idaho Falls Temple on November 13, 1953. They had three daughters: Jan, Paula, and Karen. Howard’s job took the family to Idaho Falls and Boise, Idaho; Anaheim, California; and Bountiful, Utah. He retired from Lilly after 32 years. Howard and Carla bought their retirement home in Alpine, Wyoming, where he could be outside puttering and Carla could cook, and they could go fishing on Jackson Lake and enjoy the beauties of Wyoming.

Howard was a very social person and loved to visit with everyone. He had many wonderful friends during his lifetime. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Elders Quorum President four times, High Priest Group Leader twice, High Councilor, and stake missionary. He was a faithful home teacher/ministering brother; this was his favorite calling because it was all about visiting and being a friend. Carla passed away in 2020 and Howard surprised his family and himself with cooking and doing his own laundry as he stayed on in Wyoming. He couldn’t have done it without his wonderful neighbors, Bart and Anna Erickson. They are truly angels. His family thanks them for all they did for Howard and Carla over the years.

Howard had some health issues this summer and came to stay with his daughters in Utah, who were so thankful to share in his final days on earth. We are grateful for the many friends and family who have touched Howard’s life - driving him to appointments, getting his groceries, calling to check up on him. We love and appreciate all who served him so well. The family would like to thank CNS Hospice and Laura, his wonderful nurse, for all they did to make his last days as comfortable as possible.

Howard is survived by his three daughters: Jan (Kevin) Goodrich, Paula Seaman, Karen (Lynn) Bendall; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and his sister, Dorothy Nelson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carla; a grandson, Christian Goodrich; and a great grandson, Micky Bendall.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Ririe Stake Center, 14061 N. 130 E., Ririe, Idaho, 83443. A viewing will be held from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. The interment will be immediately after at the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.