Michael William Moore 8/5/45 – 12/30/18
Michael William Moore “Mike”, age 73, was born August 5, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana to William and Marie Theresa (O’Connor) Moore who both preceded him in death. Mike passed away on December 30, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Mike attended St. Francis de Sales and Cathedral High School. In 1962, Mike enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the USS Mahan (DLG-11) a guided missile destroyer. After his honorable discharge in 1966, Mike joined the Indianapolis Police Department, where he proudly served his community. While a police officer, Mike graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Criminal Justice.
Mike had a true entrepreneurial spirit and founded Metro Environmental Services, and later Trinity Executive Services and Bio Trauma 911. He was an avid golfer and played every chance he could get with his brothers and many buddies. The annual Moore Family Gravy Boat Golf Tournament was a favorite tradition enjoyed by his family and friends alike for the past 18 years.
Mike’s greatest enjoyment was found through his family, who he cherished beyond measure. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Vicki Moore, his five children, Jennifer (Sean) Riley, Heather Millikan, Rebecca (Chris) Hogan, Jennifer Tromm, and Patrick (Anna) Moore; his thirteen grandchildren, Justin (Jamie), Lauren, Sam, Molly, Emily, Jack, Maddie, Ben, Joseph, Avery, Marianne, Asher, Simon and two great-grandchildren, Jack and Ella. Mike is also survived by his sisters, Joyce (Tim) Earley, Jeanne (Darrel) Colson, Mary Moore, and his two brothers, John (Linda) Moore and David (Rhonda) Moore, many nieces and nephews, as well as numerous cousins and countless friends.
Mike had an infectious personality and a smile that would light up any room. He had more friends than could be counted. He will undoubtedly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Thank you to Esta Works, NP and Dr. Sumeet Bhatia, of Community Cancer Center for their care and concern for Mike.
Mike’s visitation will be on Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Indiana Funeral Care at 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, 46250 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church at 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers, 46037.
Bob Morey says
Cousin Mike, we didn’t spend a lot of time for so many years later in life, but I have more fond memories of the times we did spend together to fill in the voids.
You were a big brother I didn’t have; a strong, good and caring man. You leave behind a great legacy of family and friends and will be missed by so many, I am certain.
I am told you believed in the salvation of our Lord and Savior and that puts you in His Presence now. God speed on your eternal journey with God and say hello to the many mutual friends and relations who have gone before us who await our time to be with you again.
Jim and Ruth Adams says
We are so thankful we were able to visit with Mike a couple of times since last summer. May all your memories comfort each of you.
Sarah Siler says
Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Keeping the family in my prayers.
Mary Antoinette Crider says
Your ship is anchored in God’s Harbour.
Just waiting to get underway.
So may the wind be ever at your back.
Fair weather. And God speed!
Keeping all of you
In our thoughts and
prayers, your cousin,
Mary Morey
Crider
Kim (Morey) Tester says
Rest in the peaceful arms of Christ Mike. My memories of you are distant but fond. In each and every memory you had a smile on your face which reflected a life of joy. Heather, Jenny & Patrick please accept my heartfelt condolences & know you’re all in my prayers.
Dave Nerz says
I have only known Mike for a little over 5 years and only spent time with Mike on golf events. He was so open and friendly with all he met. I had the privilege to spend many hours with Mike and every minute was joy. Such a positive and good-hearted guy. May he rest in peace! I will miss you Mike…
Rhonda Moore says
Knowing and loving Mike, as we all do, and mourning his passing reminded me of a song of morning benediction I learned in Girl Scouts:
God has created a new day,
Silver and green and gold.
Live that the sunset may find us
Worthy His gifts to hold.
Mike loved life and people and God. He lived his life fully and with great goodness and gusto. And I believe he met his sunset worthy of God’s greatest gift. A life well-lived, resting at peace in the communion of the Saints, and in the arms of our Lord.
Save me a place at the table, brother. I’ll bring the gravy. We’ve got a full flask and tee times later.
Ginger fitzpatrick says
Mike and I were lifetime friends. We shared so much young children vacations a million cups of coffee and lifetime experiences. We remained emotionally close and supported each other during the darkest times in our lives. My heart feels the loss of him deeply. He was an honorable loyal man who stood for the right things in life and modeled love and integrity for all. He was also fun with a great sense of humor which I enjoyed. God bless you our scoobie sleep in peace. Love ging
Mary Stilwell says
Michael,
I miss the little bit of times we had. …. and even more those we did not have.
Love,
Cousin Mary Stilwell Seles
Sally K says
“Uncle” Mike….such a kind , generous and loving man that I’ve known since I was born. He would do anything to help anyone, and we always loved when he would stop by just to say hi. I will miss his hugs, laughter and always having a smile for us. We will miss seeing you especially at Halloween, and your parties. See you soon, I know you’ll be getting the party started for the rest of us. I know we all have a great guardian angel until then. We’ll love and miss you until then. Sally and Ellie K.
BOB AND SUSIE BROWN says
I’m so glad that I was able to visit with Mike in November. We laughed a lot, recounting old memories, especially our visits to Downtown Indianapolis while in our early teens. We would ride the city bus from our respective neighborhoods and then meet at an agreed upon location, usually at Kresge’s or McCrory’s Five and Dime store. One of our favorite activities was visiting the record department at Ayres. In those days, one could take record samples into a private listening booth and play them prior to purchasing.
During my last visit with Mike, we accessed a great many 1950s and 60s tunes on his Alexa. I also played a couple of songs on the piano, one of which was “Only You,” a 1950s Song, by the Platters, and a favorite of Mike’s.
God bless you Mike! Thanks for the Memories!
Brian and Becky O’Connor says
Becky and I offer our deepest sympathies to the entire Moore family, that truly defines what it means to be a close family. Perhaps the greatest compliment to, and remembrance of Mike, would be to simply state how much he reminded me of his father.
Connie & Craig says
While our hearts our heavy and our grief is deep, we feel incredibly blessed to have had a friend so wonderful as Mike that it makes saying goodbye so difficult. Mike, you will forever be in our hearts and we are better individuals because you were a part of our lives.
We love you and miss you so much…
Connie and Craig
Joni Romeril-Cox says
Mike you were such a great friend to Bill and I. Bill always thought so much of you. I am so glad I got to see you recently. You will be sorely missed. RIP Mike. May God bless you and give you peace.
Jeffrey Prater says
Vicki and Family: I’m so very sorry at the loss of your husband, grandfather, sisters, brothers. I’m so very very sorry. My deepest condolences. Mike was a beautiful man.
Frank and Julie O'Brien says
Mike,
When my mom passed away after her battle with cancer, our daughter graced us all with a poem entitled “Lemon Ice”. Lemon Ice was the favorite confection of the neighborhood children when the ice cream truck rolled down Mom’s street each sweltering summer afternoon in Mantoloking, NJ so very many years ago. Lemon Ice has always been our daughter’s conduit back to those days with her grandma, her siblings, her parents, her friends, and with everything else wonderful and good and cherished.
My mom is gone. Her house is gone. The house that replaced her house was taken by hurricane Sandy and is also gone, but the words “lemon ice” are like a wormhole that carries her and all of us back to those wonderful times when my children had the most magical days of their lives.
I believe, Mike, that you are and always will be your entire family’s lemon ice. All of the times we spent with you and your family were not just good – they were special, from our first Gulf Shores vacation together to the very last time we shared an evening with you.
Bless you for all of the good that you have done and been for all of us.
Prayers and Love,
Frank & Julie.
Tina Fleitz- Wyrick says
Rest In Peace, my Irish cousin. I did not know you very well, but you always had a kind word for me. That meant more then you could ever know. You had Uncle Bill’s smile, and seeing it always brought a smile to my face. May God hold you in the palm of His hand !!
Love, Tina
mandi m Irwin says
Vicki, I send my condolences he was a wonderful friend to my dad Jack Zering. I pray for your comfort. May he rest in peace. Mandi Irwin.
Linda Moore says
As we prepare to say our final good-bye to you I just wanted to share what you have meant to me. As a brother-in-law you were always so welcoming. I have enjoyed so many fun times with you and Vicki on vacations in the mountains. You have been a wonderful example of how to parent. Fun, strong, consistent, understanding. Most of all always unconditional love. I will certainly miss your sense of humor and unfailing grace in difficult times. I am just so grateful that you were in my life. May the void left by your passing be equalled by the love you receive in heaven.
Jeanne Colson says
As tomorrow approaches and knowing I will see you again makes me both sad and happy. I will remember that beautiful smile you had for me as I held your hand and talked with you. You are the best big brother any girl could ever be blessed with. Rest in God’s hands now Mike as we go on in this life until we can all be together again. Darrel and I love you so much. Your little ‘sis’ Jeanne
Dave Dunbar says
Mike, since our families were always together you became a second dad to me growing up. I always looked up to you as a remarkable man and role model. I remember so many of our family trips where you and dad were always joking around. The IU vs PU feud can now continue as I know you both are with God in Heaven. I always looked forward to spending time with the Moore’s. I am so grateful for the time with Heather and the extra time I’ve gotten to spend with you and your family the past 3+ years. You’ve raised some fantastic children. I’ve certainly witnessed the love you have for everyone and the willingness you have to help anyone. In return I know, feel and have seen the love for you from everyone that knows you. No doubt in my mind you are out of pain and at peace feeling the love and prayers being sent your way.
Rebecca and Christopher Hogan says
Mike,
Becky and I miss your smile, love, laughter, and zeal for life!
We believe, as you did/do, that we will see many that went before us eternally at The Great Banquet that we have yet to experience.
Absent with the body, present with the Lord…that brings us comfort that you have been made a new, that your old body is no more, and that your seat and the Creator’s Heavenly table made for you is now occupied-save my place and pass the gravy our brother, Father!
Thank you for fostering such wonderful love in your family, and being a great Pop to me and Papaw to Jack, Ben, and Joe…But most of all thank you for bringing up such a wonderful daughter for me to love and that cares for me and our children.
Thanks for listening, loving, participating, protecting, playing, laughing, showing, being available, and sharing your life with us.
Much Love!
Becky, Christopher, Jack, Ben, and Joe
Lisa LeBron (Millikan) says
Dear Vicki, Heather and entire Moore family,
I am so sorry that I missed Mikes service last night (I mixed my dates up) as I wanted to pay my respects to a wonderful, loving and generous person you were all so blessed to have as a spouse, father and grandfather! Please know that our thoughts are with your entire family today and always while you celebrate such a loving person and life well lived. May memories of Mike and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. We love you!