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Moore, Naomi
Naomi Moore, 85, formerly of Bedford, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Cedar Rapids following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:30 until service time. Interment will be held at Washington Cemetery in Gravity.
Naomi was born April 3, 1927, in Taylor County, Iowa, to Dallas and Ethel Howes. Some of Naomi's fondest memories were of growing up with her 11 brothers and sisters. Naomi attended country school and graduated from Bedford High School in 1945. On June 3, 1945, she married Kenneth L. Moore in Kansas City, Kan. Kenny and Naomi made their home in Bedford and Naomi worked at the Galey Grocery Store. In 1957, Naomi became a mother when their son Kelly was born.
In 1961, Kenny and Naomi purchased the Western Auto Associate Store and they worked side-by-side for the next 22 years running the business. Both Naomi and Kenny enjoyed making their float for the annual July Fourth parade and decorating the store for the Christmas season.
After retiring from their business, Naomi and Kenny enjoyed spending time traveling and taking care of their yard and home. In 1995, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family.
After Kenny's death in 1996, Naomi continued to live at her home in Bedford. In February 2006, Naomi moved into an assisted living facility in Cedar Rapids.
Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny; her parents, Dallas and Ethel; brothers, Dallas Jr. and Benjamin; and sisters, Crystal Ames, Marilyn Bradley, Anita Hall and Linda Hull.
She is survived by her son, Kelly; daughter-in-law Janice; her grandchildren, Kristin and Kevin; brothers, David and Richard; and sisters, Lois Young, Ruth Marsh and Jeanne Kirk.
Naomi's last years were affected by Alzheimer's disease, a devastating disease that robs it victims of their memories, identity, and dignity.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Naomi's honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Association to support research into better treatments, and ultimately, a cure.
Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Published Sept. 28, 2012 in The Gazette
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