Irvin 'Irv' R. Moore, 79

Irvin "Irv" R. Moore, 79, of Yuma, Ariz., passed away Thursday afternoon, Sept. 13, 2007, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and multiple myeloma in Springfield, Ohio. He was born June 22, 1928, the son of Frieda Endicott, in Fox Lake, Wis.

He was employed with the railroad and retired after 25 years of service from Joseph T. Ryerson Steel in West Allis, Wis.

Irv's lifelong passion of hunting and fishing led him to Kalispell with his wife, Flo. Irv supported his family through hard work, sacrifice and devotion.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Frieda; and two brothers, Fritz and Arthur Moore.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Flo (Stiemke) Moore, of Yuma; sons, Michael of Mequon, Wis., Ronald and Gloria of Delafield, Wis., and Bryan of Granton, Wis.; daughters, Kathie and Randolph Schwarz of Springfield, and Darla Robey of Flagstaff, Ariz.; siblings, Lucille Mueiner, Ruth Robertson, Esther and Harold, Karl and George Moore, all of Wisconsin; nine loving grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is being planned at a later date in Yuma. Family is being served by the Littleton and Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, Ohio. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com.