MOORE, Rev Eugene B.
Age: 74
Paw Paw
Rev. Eugene B. Moore lost his courageous battle with cancer and entered eternal life on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center surrounded by his family. Gene was born March 6, 1938 in Alma, MI, the son of the late Joe and Lulu (Hinsdale) Moore. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1956 and in 1958 was united in marriage to the love of his life, Tamera (Wilcox) Moore. Gene attended Bible College in Oskaloosa, Iowa and finished his theology studies at Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. He went on to become a Methodist minister pastoring several churches in Michigan until 1972 when he began working for Community Mental Health, Van Buren ISD and Child and Family Services as a therapist. For the past three years he pastored the United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale, MI. Gene lived a full and interesting life. He loved helping others and his life was truly a ministry of service. He also loved cars and was always available to talk or work on cars and lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He touched the lives of so many during his 74 years and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Gene is survived by his wife of 54 years, Tammy Moore; daughter, Jennifer (Rod) Sturgis; son, Patrick Joe (Stacey) Moore; grandchildren, Carly and Kyle Parker, Riley Moore, Sydney and Haley Sturgis; sister, Roberta (Patrick) O'Toole; son-in-law, John Parker. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tara Parker. Family will receive friends on Tuesday (12/18) 4-7 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church, Rev. Joe Spackman and Rev. Cindy Parsons officiating. Per his wishes, cremation will follow funeral services and burial will be on Saturday (1/5/13), 1:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Eleanor's Pantry in Paw Paw or the West Michigan Cancer Center.