Gene E. Moore
1953-2013
Gene E. Moore, 59, Mound City, Missouri died unexpectedly Monday, February 18, 2013 at his home. He was born July 21, 1953, to Robert H. and Dorothy Jean (Burnett) Moore. Gene was raised on a farm between Mound City and Maitland, Missouri. Upon graduating from Mound City High School in 1971, Gene joined the Air National Guard and served for six years. He married Jeanne L. Nash in 1975. Gene was a lifelong family farmer and rejoined the Air National Guard in 1985 with the Civil Engineers. In 2000, he transferred to the 241st Air Traffic Controllers. Gene retired from the Holt County Road and Bridge Crew in 2009 and from the Air National Guard in 2011. Gene was a Christian and honored his family, friends, and country. He was a member of the Paul P. Shutts American Legion Post 121, Oregon Masonic Lodge, and Scottish Rite. Gene was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert “Hank” and Irene (Stinson) Moore, Dwight and Leta (Mann) Burnett; his parents, Robert H. and Dorothy J. (Burnett) Moore; and his brother-in-law, Bob Nash. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; two sons, Kevin, Cullom, Illinois; Alex, Norfolk, Virginia; two brothers, Gary (Cindy) Moore, Vanderhoof, BC, R. Fred Moore, Kansas City; in-laws, Robert E. and Winnie Nash, St. Joseph, and Cathy (Bud) Wilson, Buhl, Idaho. Gene is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Services: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests memorials to be made to the Mound City Nutrition Site or the 241st Air Traffic Control Fund at Missouri Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.
Garland V. Lewis
1921-2013
Garland V. Lewis, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was born July 27, 1921 to Marvin and Basha Lewis in Van Tassel, Wyoming. Garland married Helen L. Fryar on February 6, 1942. She survives of the home. He served in the United States Army Air Force, was a veteran of World War II, where he was in the 602nd Training Group. He was also an active member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, a past member of IBEW International, and Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-grandson, Chip Tootle; and two sisters. Survivors: wife; son, Terry Lewis (Ann); granddaughters, Ashley Smith (Jason), Janelle Nickelson (Steve); one step-grandson, Matt Tootle (Jennifer); six great grandchildren, Bradley and Tyler Nickelson, Emma Tootle Maher, Will Tootle, Adeline and Selah Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery. Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 11:30 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Lorraine “Sis” Holbrook, 73 of Maryville, Missouri died on Sunday, February
17, 2013, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Lorraine was born February 20, 1939 in Maryville, Missouri, daughter of the
late Charles and Mildred (Mayes) Partridge, Sr.
She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Holbrook, December 12, 1960 in
Caruthersville, Missouri. Bob preceded her in death as did one son, Robert
“Sonny” Holbrook Jr.; and three brothers Jack Partridge, Sr., Thomas and
Charles “Buddy” Partridge, Jr.
Lorraine was a graduate of Horace Mann High School and was an independant
sales representative for Avon Products. Her memberships included Calvary
Chapel Church and the Eagles Lodge Auxillary both of Maryville.
Surviving are daughters, Kodi (Jamie) Wymore, Hopkins, Missouri, Tonei (Juan
Hernandez) Holbrook, Omaha, Nebraska; one sister, Julia Partridge,
Maryville; sister-in-laws, Ginnia, JoAnn, and Sue Partridge; three aunts,
Mary Louise Byergo, Mary Sturm, and Beverly Mayes; grandchildren Whitney and
Antonio Holbrook, Halee, Jordan and Chaselynn Wymore, and Stacey Kenter;
several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 -11:30 AM on Saturday, February
23, 2013, at Eagle’s Lodge in Maryville, where a luncheon will follow the
services.
Mrs. Holbrook’s body has been cremated. Interment will be at a later date
in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, MO.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.