Tom Lee Moore
October 20, 2009
By Administrator
Tom Lee Moore, of Walla Walla, died peacefully the morning of Oct. 10, 2009, after a tenacious battle with cancer. He was 76.A celebration of Tom’s life will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 220 Mountain Park Blvd., Issaquah.
He was surrounded by his loving family and close friends during his stay at Swedish Medical Center, where the care was unsurpassed.
During his final days, he never lost his sense of humor or passion for building and remodeling homes. His home in Walla Walla, his final project, exemplified his talents.
Born June 22, 1933, Tom grew up on Capitol Hill in Seattle and attended Seattle Prep, Seattle U and the University of Washington. As a young man, he worked in the grocery business and at The Boeing Co., before founding Issaquah Real Estate Co. and Issaquah Construction Co. It was there that he fulfilled his passion for building, remodeling and selling custom homes. He lived for many years on the shores of Beaver Lake, where he constructed several homes.
Tom was an avid and accomplished golfer and charter member of Sahalee Country Club, where he met many lifelong friends. He was a huge Husky football fan and attended nearly every home game with his parents Jack and Alva Marie, who preceded him in death.
Tom also loved cooking, writing poetry and animals. More than anything, he loved to tell stories, often more than once.
Tom is survived by his children, Colleen Carroll (Gregg), of Renton, Teri Gordon, of Sammamish, and Thomas M. (Kathy), of Richland, who were beside him during his stay at Swedish, along with his four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his siblings, Lynn Olson, of Chelan, Hugh (Jan), of Wenatchee, Barbara Petzold, of Sammamish, and Michael (Marnell), of Riverside, Calif., all of whom were present during his stay at Swedish.
He was preceded in death by his older brother Jack.
Two of Tom’s stepchildren, Carol and Kathie, were also at his side during his final days.
