Kenneth James “Jim” Moore, 61, of Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away at 2:35 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2024, at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, Iowa.
He was born on May 9, 1963, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Larry and Mary Ellen (Goudie) Moore. On August 18, 1984, he married Lisa Rider at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Farmington, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife: Lisa; children: Kate (Luke) Wells of Donnellson, Jake (Stacy) Moore of Keokuk, Paige (Whitney) Moore of Des Moines; grandchildren: Avery and Carson Wells, Camron, Jason and Landon Moore; father: Larry Moore of Bonaparte; mother-in-law: Louise Rider of Farmington; siblings: Mary Jo (Keith) Heitzman of Tampa, Florida, Sharon (Mike) Burek of Winsted, Connecticut, Doug (Angie) Moore of Donnellson. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Mary Ellen Moore and father-in-law: Tom Rider.
Jim was a 1981 graduate of Harmony High School. He attended Iowa State University and then returned to the family farm. He finished his career as a partner with his brother Doug at their business, Moore Seed and Service. Jim was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Farmington Actioneers, Farmington EMTs, IHSAA as a basketball referee, Lee County Cattleman, Farmington Rod and Gun Club, Atta-Boy Hunt Club. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, watching sports, woodworking, playing cards, socializing with friends and most of all, being a grandpa.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Farmington with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be at Sharon Cemetery, rural Farmington, Iowa.
A celebration of life will follow at the Houghton Knights of Columbus Rural Life Club.
Memorials have established in his memory for Houghton Rural Life Club, Farmington Rod and Gun Club or Farmington American Legion.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
