George Emmett Moore 1866-1921

MOORE, LILLARD, MCTIGUE, DUNHAM, DAVIS

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 9/18/2010 at 15:22:01

George Emmett Moore was born at Huntsville, Ill, May 24, 1866 and died in Estherville, Iowa, February 9, 1921, at the age of fifty-four years, eight months and sixteen days.

He was the oldest son of William and Fannie Moore. He grew to manhood in his native state and was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Josephine Lillard on October 31, 1888. To this union were born one son, Raymond Moore, and one daughter, Mrs. Martin McTigue, of Estherville.

In 1890 Mr. and Mrs. Moore came to Iowa and have since that time made their home in this state, for many years in Emmet county, where he leaves many close personal friends.

About four weeks ago Mr. Moore sustained a broken limb while working on his farm. He was unable to make a winning fight against the complications which set in within a few days and after great suffering he quietly and peacefully passed away falling on eternal sleep Wednesday afternoon about 4 o’clock.

He leaves to mourn his untimely death besides his wife and son and daughter, his aged mother, Mrs. Fannie Moore; one sister, Mrs. Jay Dunham of Estherville; a brother, Homer O. Moore of Agusto [Augusta], Ill, and a half-sister, Mrs. Nancy Davis of Augusta, Ill.

Mr. Moore was a faithful husband and father, a true friend and a well beloved neighbor. He was a member of the K. of P. lodge whose members attended the funeral in very large numbers. The very high esteem in which Mr. Moore was held by those who knew him so well was shown by the fact that one of the largest crowds ever attending a funeral in Estherville turned out to pay their tribute of respect and love to a fallen friend and brother.

The funeral services were held from the Methodist Episcopal church on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. J. W. LaGrone, the minister of the church was in charge and was assisted by Rev. Gilbert Voorhies, D.D. of the Presbyterian church. Miss Gould, Principal of the High School, played the organ and Mesdames C. E. Birney and J. W. Morse and Messrs. Fred Albertson and Selby Broms sang. Many beautiful floral offerings were brought by friends and neighbors of Mr. Moore and the family. He was laid away in his final resting place in Oak Hill cemetery. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, February 16, 1921)

G. E. Moore Passed On Wednesday
Well Known Resident Dead From Injury to Leg
Funeral on Saturday
One of the Best Known and Most Progressive Men in County

This community was deeply grieved to hear of the death of G. E. Moore last Wednesday evening. It was known that his condition was very serious but his large circle of friends would not give up that he could not get well. The end came shortly after four o’clock and he passed over to the Great Divide without a struggle, to be at rest from his active live [life] on this earth.

The life of Mr. Moore has been closely associated with the growth of Emmet county. He came to the county in1890 and settled on the banks of Mud Lake on the old Mulroney farm. It was on this farm that he and his wife spent the best days of their lives and knew the happiness of raising their children to young womanhood and young manhood. It was there that they laid the foundation of their future happiness in life. The struggle to get ahead was long and weary but they persevered and two years ago retired from the farm to enjoy a well earned rest from their labors.

In the loss of G. E. Moore, Emmet county loses one of its most progressive citizens. Mr. Moore was always found in the front ranks of very movement that stood for the betterment of the community. And it was this spirit of progress that so endeared him to his friends and neighbors. He was honored and respected by all who knew him, carrying the confidence of his associates by his honest dealings with his fellowmen.

It is such lives as those of Mr. Moore that makes this life worth living. He believed in his neighbors and himself and was ever ready to lend a hand, offer a word of advice or sympathy to those in need of them. Big-hearted Emmet Moore. His life will stand out as a beacon light to those who are left behind, pointing the way to the higher and nobler things that build character and make us honored and respected by all with whom we come in contact. He is gone, but the memory of his deeds will live on and on in the ages that are to follow and his name will be spoken in tones of praise and his life pointed to as a model after which all can mould theirs.

Following is the obituary as handed us by his pastor:

[same as 1st from the Estherville Enterprise] (Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA February 16, 1921)