Michael Frank Moores

Michael Frank Moores passed away Aug. 18, 2007, in Baker, Ore. Michael was born in LaGrande, Ore., on March 29, 1950, to Roy Wallace Moores and Grace Johnson Moores.

He attended school in Wallowa, Ore., graduating in 1968 after lettering in football, basketball, and track. He went on to attend college with a track scholarship at Lewis and Clark in Portland, Ore., graduating with a degree in business administration.

Michael married Marilee Ellen Barton Aug. 29, 1975, in Umatilla, Ore. Michael and Marilee spent the next 32 years together, raising their two children: Jason, 31, and Aimee, 29, and building a life together.

Michael worked 30-plus years in the potato business. He started his career with Lamb Weston in Hermiston, Ore. He then moved his family to Nampa, Idaho, in 1980 to work for Nestl/, which was later acquired by Simplot Food Group in 2001 where he continued to work until his death. Michael was also very active with his church family serving on the board of directors for Oregon Trail Church of God.

Michael loved the outdoors and spending time with his family. He was never in a hurry and could often be heard saying, "We'll get there when we get there." He took in every moment and enjoyed it to the fullest. He was a jack-of-all-trades like his father before him, and always excelled at everything he did. Michael was never idle; if there was something to be done, he was doing it. He was loved by all who knew him and liked by all who met him.

Michael is survived by his wife Marilee, son Jason, daughter Aimee, mother Grace, sister Mary Ann, brother Melville, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Michael will be deeply missed, and remembered with much love and respect.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at Cloverdale Church of God in Boise, Idaho, at 10:30 a.m. Those who wish to make donations in Michael's name can do so to the Oregon Trail Church of God building fund, 23057 Old Hwy. 30, Caldwell, ID 83607; Wallowa Assembly of God building fund, PO Box 517, Wallowa, OR, 97885 or New Beginnings Christian Center, 318 W Northshore Dr., Moses Lake, WA 98837.