Michael Craig Moore, 54

Michael Craig Moore, 54, was called home to the Lord, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born on June 16, 1955, in Dallas. He spent his early years flying in a helicopter with his dad in Louisiana, Puerto Rico, California, Oregon and Alaska. His high school and college years were spent in southern California, where he graduated with a degree in construction technology. He developed an early love of music which never left him. He was accomplished on the organ, keyboard, drums and guitar. Michael moved his family to the Kalispell area in 2002. He had fallen in love with the valley during a vacation at age 16. He was preceded in death by his father, William Moore. Michael is survived by his wife of 15 years, Mary Moore, and mother, Wanda Bears, both of Kalispell; and daughters, Jessica Moore of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Rebecca Moore of Kalispell. He also leaves behind stepdaughter, Rachel Green, stepson, Russell Green, and his wife, Karlee, and their daughter, Dallas, all of Kalispell. Memorial services for Michael will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalispell. The family suggest any memorial contributions be sent to the Kalispell Veterans Pantry, in Michael s name.