Janesville Gazette; Janesville WI

Moore, Alfred William
Jan. 3, 1922 - April 26, 2002

(Published Saturday, April 27, 2002 6:34:45 PM CDT)

JANESVILLE--Alfred William Moore, age 80, formerly of 1231 Vista Ave.,
died Fri. morning, April 26, 2002, at Four Winds Lodge, Verona, WI. Alfred
was born on Jan. 3, 1922, in Janesville, the son of William and Winifred
(Lakin) Moore. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1940, and he
served in the US Army-Air Corps. during World War II. Alfred was employed
by Parker Pen Co. for 40 years. Al loved to read. His main interests were
history, the Civil War, and British history. He made weekly trips to the
Janesville library for reading material. In recent years, he enjoyed the
New York Times, especially the Science Times section and the recipes
section as he loved to cook. Al was an avid hunter and fisherman. His
expertise in fly tying was well known in the Rock County area. He taught
many young persons the skill and gave courses at the UW-Rock County
campus. He was active in various outdoor organizations including Trout
Unlimited, the National Rifle Assoc., and its Institute for Legislative
Action. Al was a member of first Christian Church, Janesville, where
he held many positions over the years.  Al was especially proud of his
most treasured granddaughter, Albrey, who is an honor student at Oregon
High School this year, and she will attend the University of Minnesota
next year, to major in architecture and interior design. Al was always
known as a great neighbor having resided on Vista Ave., Janesville,
for nearly 80 years, and he will be missed by all.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Judy Moore, DDS of Madison, and Connie
Moore of Oregon, WI; a granddaughter, Albrey Diece of Oregon, WI; and
a sister, Winifred Buchanan of Tucson, AZ. In addition to his parents,
Al was preceded in death by an infant son.

Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Mon., April 29, 2002, at
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1909 Highland Ave., Janesville, with Rev. Dee Ann
Woods officiating. Private burial will be in Milton Lawns Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until
the time of services. Memorials may be made to the Hedberg Public
Library. The HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME, Janesville, is assisting the
family with arrangements.