Moore, Patricia “Pat” M., passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, March 25th, 2018 at The Bluffs in Columbia, MO. She was 90 years old. Born to Alice and Harold Lecour on May 24, 1927 in Jamaica, NY, Pat was one of four children. The most noted memories from her childhood in New York are her devotion to her baby sister, Mary Alice (13 years her junior), and she was remembered as vastly different from her “wild” sister Jane. She also produced a complete newspaper with her girlfriends, which they distributed throughout their neighborhood. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” W. Moore, on December 30, 1948 in Port Washington, NY at the age of 21. Their marriage happily saw the birth of two sons and two daughters. She was a loving and compassionate mother, wife, sister and daughter, whose dedication to her family never waivered. Over the years, as Bob’s career with Mobil Oil moved the family from Virginia to Missouri, she worked outside the home in retail. She specialized in the china department, which suited her love of fine china and crystal. She also focused happily on her role as an accomplished homemaker/AKA Domestic Goddess. Pat’s hobbies included playing bridge and competitive bowling. She had a short poem published in The Great American Poetry Anthology. Her children’s fondest memories of their upbringing include family trips to the beach, Pat and Bob dressing up for a night out on the town, date nights in the early years, and countless experiences now held tightly in our hearts. In retirement, Pat and Bob fully embraced the joys of grandparenthood, often hitting the road, opening their home, and boarding the Amtrak to spend time with their nine grandchildren (while making plenty of time for traveling the world on their own). Life’s heartbreaks did not discriminate over the years, as Pat survived the most important men in her life; her husband Bob passed away in 2003, and, sadly, her sons Jeffrey (2006) and Christopher (2012) left this world far too soon. Amidst this loss, and prior to it, Pat became a great-grandmother, and was always happiest when her home was full of family. She was dealt another blow when her daughter Pam, then a physical therapist, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. She was so very proud of her sons, daughters, and grandchildren. In 2012, her health declining, Pat moved to Columbia, MO to be closer to her daughter Kathryn. Pat’s final two years were spent at The Bluffs nursing home. Pat became known as a cheerful, sweet and funny resident, cherished by all who knew and cared for her. Although she missed her home in St. Louis, and the decision to move her was the most difficult decision her daughters have ever made, her care and quality of life were paramount. May she rest in peace with her Lord and Savior, as this amazing woman deserves nothing less. Pat is survived by her sister Mary Alice Michalek of Fort Meyers, FL, daughters Pamela (Thomas) Booth of Driggs, ID and Kathryn (Rockford) Reece of New Bloomfield, MO, daughter in law Pat Moore, grandchildren Jeffrey (Andrea) Moore, Jr., Brian Booth, Zachary Moore (Patrick Henroid), Mary (Tony) McCormac, Carly (Troy) Oppie, Alison (Rick) Vasquez, Sarah (Jason) Houts, Jesse Reece, Andrew Moore, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services: Visitation is 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, April 2, 2017 at Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129). A memorial mass will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, April 3 at Mary, Mother of the Church (5901 Kerth Road, St. Louis, MO 63128), followed by burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis). In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Pat’s name to The Bluffs, a not-for-profit skilled nursing facility at 3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201, or the Parkinson’s Foundation ( http://parkinson.org/ways-to-give).