September 10, 1913 - July 9, 2010

John was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to John Arthur Moore & Jessie Lavina (nee Weeks); the eldest of four children. He moved to Kamloops with his family in 1927. For many years, he ran J.W. Moore Contracting, a sand & gravel business in Kamloops, B.C. One of his most memorable moments in life was being contracted to help build the Alaska Highway. In later years, Bill owned and operated Moore's Rock Shop in downtown Kamloops. He was very proud of his lapidary work and creations of remarkable jewelry. Bill loved hunting and fishing in his younger days and was very proud of his excellent garden in his retirement years - including canning many, many quarts of tomatoes every year.

Bill retired to Campbell River and later to Salt Spring Island, B.C., where he was lovingly cared for by his niece, Gaynelle Lobbes (Tom) of Merritt and great niece, Noella Fraser (Mike) of Salt Spring.

Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Francis; second wife, Alma; and his sister Doris.

He is survived by his sister Margaret Bainbridge of Salt Spring Island and brother Don Moore of Abbotsford; two daughters, Joan Bennewith (Stan) of Ashcroft, Janet Meeks (Ray) of Chase and one son, Bill Moore (Kathy) of Kamloops; adopted daughter Kerry Hruschak of Kelowna, as well as ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, great nieces & nephews, and great great nieces & nephews. All who knew and loved him greatly!

Thank you to the Greenwoods Elder Care staff for the wonderful care & love, you provided Bill in the past few years. You were his family, too! Thank you to Dr. Barclay, Hayward Funeral Home and everyone who helped in the final days of Bill's life.

No service by request.