Kenneth J Moore

November 5, 1924 - December 7, 2014

Kenneth J Moore of Sonoma, California, passed peacefully in his sleep on the 7th of December 2014 at Sonoma Hospital. He was 90 years of age. 

Kenneth was born on November 5, 1924 in Los Angeles, CA. After completing high school he enlisted in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division where he participated in World War II as a medic. He received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for setting up an aid station in a Normandy church that saved 81 people’s lives on D-Day. His heroism is documented in the book Angels of Mercy and the film Eagles of Mercy. After the war, he returned to California and married his high school sweetheart Genevieve Wells. They had three children Christopher, Frank and Stephanie.

Ken worked for Standard Oil and owned his own service station in Sonoma for 18 years until retirement. Ken was an avid San Francisco Giants fan, a pilot and a lover of all furry creatures. He lived to entertain and was always quick with a joke, a heartwarming story or life changing advice. He was a people person and treated everyone that he met like they were a part of his family.  

Ken was preceded in death by his beloved wife Genevieve, and children Christopher and Stephanie. He is survived by his son Frank (Tess), grandchildren; Jesse (Lindsay), Jamie, Christian (Desiree), Amy and Nyla and great grandchildren; Nico and Gia. His memory lives on in the hearts and minds of everyone who ever met him. 

His Memorial Service will be held on January 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 16290 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. Any donations on his behalf can be made to Pets Lifeline.