May 9, 1934 - October 10, 2023
Larry was called home on October 10, 2023. Born in Lodi, California on May 9, 1934, he was 89 years old. Predeceased by his parents, William “Bill” and Sarah Schenkenburger Moore, his step-mother Mary Moore, and his siblings, Casey Moore and Edna Oberlander. Loving husband of wife Shirley Moore and father to Loren (Lisa) Moore, Jr. and Michelle (Mark) Leonard. Grandfather to Anthony (Joni) Moore, Jena (Alex) Terrill, Dillon (Jason) Moore, Brad (Sarah) Whitney, Lucas (Emily) Whitney, and Anthony Leonard. Cherished great-grandfather to Kinsley, Lincoln, Lawson, Emma, Demi, Audrey, Lila, and LJ. Larry graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1952, and married his high school sweetheart, Shirley, in 1953; they just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Larry was drafted into the army and he and Shirley lived in Germany for several years. When they returned to Lodi, they started a family and Larry began grape farming in the family business, L.W. Moore Vineyards, with his father, uncle, and cousins for more than fifty years. He was also active in the Woodbridge Fire District where he served as a board member for thirty-eight years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to hospice or your favorite charity.
Services will be held in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Private graveside interment.
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