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Kenny Family
Saturday April 19, 2008 at
7:08 PM
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John,
Our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family at this difficult time. Of course, I had not met your father, but knowing you, I am sure I have a good idea of the man he was. Take Care and may God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Keith, Linda and Avery Kenny.
St. John's, NL
Canada
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Beth, Joe, John, Tonne & Laurie Russell
Tuesday April 8, 2008 at
4:09 AM
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Pat & family,
Always a pleasure to come visiting you & Big John. Mom, Dorothy Russell, was well cared for by John after the death of Dad, Larry. Your friendship - deeply appreciated & enjoyed.
Dorothy, Mom, left her worldly body on March 28th ... so perhaps she & John have already connected! Blessings to you. Beth
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Glenda Schave
Monday April 7, 2008 at
10:53 PM
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Dear Kim and family, So sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and yours.
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Joel & Patty Jason
Monday April 7, 2008 at
5:51 PM
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Dear Pat & Family -
Back in 1980 when I started helping people save for their financial security, there were many challenges to success.
But with Big John as a role model,
we were destined to succeed. Thanx for all your family's hospitality on this journey !!
God Bless,
Joel, Patty, & Lil' Brodee
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Alisha Pera
Monday April 7, 2008 at
1:01 PM
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Dear John,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Gene and Charlene Face
Sunday April 6, 2008 at
10:44 PM
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Dear Mrs Moore and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Big John certainly got us off to a good start in IDS and we think of him often. Always a positive influence to us and many others.
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Alayne J Speltz
Sunday April 6, 2008 at
3:48 PM
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I know John Moore Sr. was a wonderful man because it is evident in his children. His spirit will live on in his family and in everyone his life touched. As we say 'goodbye' on this side somebody is saying 'hello' with a big smile and an open heart on the other.
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Jessica Moore
Saturday April 5, 2008 at
5:10 PM
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I send my love, support, and prayers to the rest of my family and to those who considered my grandfather part of their extended family. I lit a candle in your memory today...I love you Grandpa. peace and love, jessica
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Sonny and Bess Means
Saturday April 5, 2008 at
1:37 PM
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Dear Pat and Family, (Finally able to get to a computer) We just want to be among the many friedns who are sending condolences, and will be never forgetting the great friendship we've had with John over the years. From buddies at MSU till being "financially advised" Johm has always been ready and willing to help. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him - and ate his home-baked bread. Sorry we can't be with you today. Our sympathy and love. Sonny and Bess
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Tom & Maggie Jones
Saturday April 5, 2008 at
11:57 AM
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Dear Pat and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Big Johns passing. We were coming home on M-44 last Sunday and said we need to go see Big John, and then the next day in the paper his passing.
What memories we have of all the times we were at South Street house in Greenville, and all the wonderful food and bread he made.
He was the first one to sell IDS to us and always there every month when we were first married in 68. Keep his memories alive, he was a terrific man.
God be with you at this time of sorrow. Tom & Maggie
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Gary and Shari Gonnella
Saturday April 5, 2008 at
8:00 AM
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Pat. We're so sorry to hear of "Big Johns"passing.We've thought of him often through the years. He was one caring man to everyone.God bless you all.
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Patricia Moore
Saturday April 5, 2008 at
1:22 AM
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Dear Pat, Bess and Sonny called from Tennessee about John. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Big John was one wonderful man and a true friend. Love and peace, Barb Benington
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Homer Shrader
Friday April 4, 2008 at
5:05 PM
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Pat - Judy & I are sorry to hear about Big John but then to we heard it had been a downhill spiral. He was always glad to show Tom and I his vegetable garden and some mighty good eats.
Our sympathy not only to you Pat but to the entire family.
Homer, Judy, Candi & Tom.
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Jim & Anne Lape
Friday April 4, 2008 at
4:55 PM
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Karen and Mike, sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Becke Grams, CFP
Friday April 4, 2008 at
11:50 AM
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John was fun to be around. I only came to his belt buckel but I remember visiting him at his Greenville office in my newbie days. he prepared a wonderful breakfast for us. What a cook! And, a man of integrety. He will be missed.
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Rick Gundy
Friday April 4, 2008 at
11:48 AM
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Pat and Family - When I started with American Express Big John was a legend, and it only took my first interaction with him at a Christmas party to see that he had a larger-than-life personality. I also saw that the other advisors in the Grand Rapids office adored and respected him immensely. Later as I had an opportunity to work more directly with him, while not always agreeing with his approach to business, I never ever questioned his loyalty and focused desire to help his clients grow their financial wealth. He had a single-mindedness to that end, and I know that there is a large number of residents in the Greenville/Rockford area and beyond who have benefited from his focus on helping them. He will be missed and I pray that you and your family can take some solace in the legacy that he left to the people he served.
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Erik O. Furseth
Friday April 4, 2008 at
10:43 AM
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Pat - Our thoughts are with you - we will all miss Big John-He is the best,a great friend and Team mate. Lynn and Erik All our love to you and your family
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Nan Betz
Friday April 4, 2008 at
8:06 AM
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Pat; our sympathies to you at this time. Are remembering you in our prayers. Nan(Macpherson)&Gary Betz
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Eric Shearer
Friday April 4, 2008 at
2:48 AM
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To John and the rest of the Moore family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning. I have not had the pleasure of meeting your father, but I can see the wonderful influence that he has had on your life. Please know that he will live on in all of our thoughts and memories. Eric, Andrea, Andrew and Nathan Shearer - Aberdeen, Scotland
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Kim (Bernson) DeBosier and Family
Thursday April 3, 2008 at
11:09 PM
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Dear Moores: It's been 40 years since I met all of you and Karen became my lifelong friend. I recall my high school years in Greenville as an especially sweet time in my life, in no small part due to your friendship and love. My memories of Big John - gardening, mowing, baking (mmm), in his Danish Festival costume, his merciless tickling - are so clear and wonderful sometimes it seems like just yesterday. You are all in our prayers. May God's grace rain down on you and grant you comfort and strength. See you Saturday!!!
Love, Kim, Jeff, Adam and Collin
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Susan and Mike Dietrich
Thursday April 3, 2008 at
9:56 PM
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To John, Katie and the entire Moore family. Our thoughts are with you during this time and during the difficult days to come. Our wishes for the love and strength of your family to guide you and, eventually, give you peace and comfort. Mike and Susan Dietrich, Ann Arbor
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Renee Reeves
Thursday April 3, 2008 at
8:32 PM
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My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.
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Linda Start
Thursday April 3, 2008 at
6:25 PM
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Dear Moore Family:
I am so very sorry to year about John's death. I have wonderful memories of the year (1977) that I lived in the "guest quarters" on South Street in Greenville. I can still remember the taste of those delicious cinamon rolls.
My thoughts are with you all.
Linda Start, Clarkston, MI
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Anthony Riveron
Thursday April 3, 2008 at
4:04 PM
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Dear John,
On behalf of the Riveron family we would like to share our deepest sympathy for the death of your dad. Please let me know if I can be of help to you or your family during this difficult time.
Anthony Riveron
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John & Kara (Harwood) Villarreal
Thursday April 3, 2008 at
10:25 AM
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Mrs. Moore: Big John was such a comfort when our mother, Kay Harwood passed. He was such a treasure in financial counseling but, more importantly, he became a friend to us, equally, as he was to Mother.
Our most sincere condolences.
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David Braquet
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
5:20 PM
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John, sorry about your loss.
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Benny and Frances Clark (Cypress, Tx)
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
3:17 PM
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John,you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
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David Genest
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
2:52 PM
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John,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and yours will be remembered in our prayers.
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JoAnne & bob Bailey
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
2:50 PM
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Pat we have thought of you and John but have not seen you since you left Ionia. We wish you the best.
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Connie & Gerald Teachworth
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
2:47 PM
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Pat we have not talked in a long time. We have thought about you and John. We wish you well.
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Chuck and Ardean Mathews
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
1:35 PM
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Dear Pat, We've been missing John in the hall and the dining room at Covenant Village, what a blessing that he's at peace now. I'm especially going to miss that jaunty little green bow tie that showed up every time I wore a U of M, sweatshirt! Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Dennis G. Sullivan
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
10:24 AM
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John,
Your family will be in our prayers. Reading about your Dad I can see the legacy you carry (quite well, I might add) for the Moore line. Best to all.
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Angie Laneaux
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
10:13 AM
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John,
My condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Steve Rezaie
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
5:23 AM
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My dear friend John,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear father. I am so sorry about your loss.
Although I never met your father, but I know and can imagine how nice a person he must have been as the sons are the image of their father. I know how kind and a gentleman you are and so must have been your father. I know he was a fine man and that his absence will be felt by many people as well as Family and friends.
With my deepest sympathy from Cairo Egypt,
Steve Rezaie
I
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fabrizio devia
Wednesday April 2, 2008 at
3:19 AM
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John, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Keep all the mmemories.
Ciao
Fabrizio Devia
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Kitty & Larry Vander Kelen
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
11:20 PM
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Dear Kim and Family, We are saddened by John's passing. We pray that God's strength and peace will be with you all.
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Esther & Bob VanHammen
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
11:00 PM
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So very sorry to learn of the death of John Moore (formerly from Ionia). We are long time friends of the Moore family. Our parents, grand parents, brothers, etc. Spent time together over the years at Church, school, etc. Lots of fond memories of John, Leora & Marion especially. I did meet Johns wife Pat at a caregivers luncheon at Meijer gardens last fall. So your loss of husband, father, brother is felt by all who knew him. He was in IHS with my brother, Roger. It is never easy to part with loved ones but may your many happy memories of him help ease your sorrow. Sorry I am unable to come to the visitation or funeral but you will be in our thoughts. GO GREEN! GO BULLDOGS! is what John is used to hearing. What a long full life. Sincerely Bob & Esther VanHammen
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David Tett (Cypress, TX)
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
10:38 PM
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John, you and your family are in my prayers. May God's peace be with you all.
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Korene Kahl
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
9:21 PM
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Mrs. Moore,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Korene Kahl
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DiAnn (Moore VerPorter) Jordan
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
6:37 PM
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Mrs Moore
I was sad to hear that your husband had passed. I am hoping you find comfort in a lifetime of memories.
One of your Home Ec students class
of 1964.
DiAnn Moore VerPorter Jordan
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Marlin and Wendy Jeffrey
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
4:03 PM
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John - So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Keep all good memories close to you. Marlin and Wendy (class of 83)
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Sonja Blackmer
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
3:02 PM
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Dear Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing.( When I read it in the Sentinel I knew he was the husband of my Home Ec. teacher, in Ionia, all those years ago.)
Please know that he has been in my prayers since I found out that he was sick. He is in a good place now and for all we know, he's probably giving my husband some pointers on gardening. (Bob also loved to grow things!)
Thank you for the lovely card you sent when Bob died...I wasn't sure if it was you but you are the only Pat Moore that I know. It was a very sweet gesture and I so appreciated it.
Take care.
Sincerely,
Sonja Blackmer
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Janie Barras
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
2:17 PM
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Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family through these sad times. Know that he is now at peace with the Lord.
Janie
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Kort and Mary (Leppink) Warner
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
1:22 PM
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Dear Mike and Karen,
My heartfelt sympathy is sent to you and your family on your Dads passing. I mailed a card to your Fl. address earlier today...but I didn't want to leave for vacation without letting you know that my heart and prayers are with you.
May God grant you peace and comfort. Love, Mary
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Paul Stephenson
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
12:11 PM
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John/Katie, I am sorry to hear of the death of your father John I Moore (Big John. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you and your family. His life surely touched a lot of people along the way. In this you can seek comfort as you reflect on the great times you both spent together.
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Nancy and Joe Calme
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
11:18 AM
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Pat and family,
We are sorry for your sad time. At least the difficult struggle has ceased. We will all remember Big John as a "big personality" who had great energy for life.
Nancy and Joe
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Richard Hallmark
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
9:54 AM
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Your family is in my prayers in this time of loss. We are all of the age now when this event of parents passing on become a closer reality. I hope you all take sometime to remember all the positive things that your father brought to the family.
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Penny Hall
Monday March 31, 2008 at
7:45 PM
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Dan and I had Big John for our accoutant.I remember his caning gardening and baking cause he gave us some of his stuff.We went to his office over on wabasis where he lived and had his office and then before he retired he was up to greenville office.Big John was a great guy and will be sadley missed.My thoughts and prayers are for you and your families.
Penny Hall
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Rita M. Huffman
Monday March 31, 2008 at
7:39 PM
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My prayers to the family. I always enjoyed Big John and thank him for getting us invested early in our lives. I also enjoyed some of his wonderful homemade bread!
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Luke & Kate Hertzfeld
Monday March 31, 2008 at
2:13 PM
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We Love you, Grandpa!
Now you're soaring with the eagles!
We'll see you again someday
Love and God's Blessings,
Luke and Kate
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John I.Moore ( Big John) 79 years, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Greenville and Rockford, died on Sunday March 30 after an extended illness. John was the son of Jacob and Mary Theo (Goodwin) Moore and grew up in Ionia. He starred as a center in basketball all through high school and played under Pete Newell at Michigan State University where he graduated with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture. His service to his country began in college in the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps and in active duty in the US Army in post-WWII in Germany as a First Lieutenant. For 40 years he was a financial advisor with IDS and American Express Financial Planners. Throughout his life he was an avid vegetable gardener and baker, sharing the fruits of his labors with many friends and relatives. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Greenville, Greenville Rotary Club and the MSU Varsity Club.
