On December 7, 2015, God whispered "It's time. Come with me" and Delbert Lawrence Moore entered the glories of eternity. He was 87. In accordance with his wishes, he will be laid to rest in private ceremony at the Endicott Cemetery. "It only seems appropriate to do it at sunset" he once quipped to a friend.

Del was born on August 28, 1928 to Conrad & Christina (Leinweber) Moore at the family farm in Endicott, Washington. He was the second son and later became an older brother to three sisters. He grew up in a family of strong Christian convictions and he attended church and Bible classes every Sunday. He grew up and attended school in Endicott. He enjoyed participating in the FFA classes and Junior Livestock Show each spring in Spokane. He excelled in these competitions, accomplishing record-setting winnings over time. Del credited his success to the help and encouragement of his father.

After graduation from high school, Del went on to attend Whitworth College in Spokane, majoring in physics. Just one year into his education, the family farm was in need of additional help so Del put his studies on hold and returned to Endicott. He spent two years in the Army during the Korean conflict and, after his honorable discharge, again returned to the family farm.

Del acquired a farm and ranch of his own in the beautiful Steptoe area, with Steptoe Butte being a part of it. He married Helen Conedis on October 30, 1955 and they made their home on the ranch for the next 42 years. The ranch became the base of operations for all his future businesses and where he became the father of four daughters – Julie, Laurie, Kelly & Barb. Julie passed away after only 11 months, but Del often said that during her life God taught him the real values of life – experiencing the height of love and caring and the depths of sadness and grieving.

Del also enjoyed many business pursuits beyond farming including an automotive service business with his brother Don, as well as partnerships in restaurants and housing developments. However, the farm operations always took precedent. He served on the Dry Pea and Lentil Association board for 18 years. Del was a longstanding member of the First Baptist Church in Colfax. He also enjoyed traveling with Washington D.C., being one of his favorites. He also loved supporting his daughters and grandchildren in their activities and was a devout WSU fan.

Helen passed away in 1997 and Del retired from farming and built a home in Colfax. He enjoyed wintering in Sun City West, Arizona and it was during this time that he expanded his interests in physics, poetry and axioms about the philosophy of life. He met and married Elisabeth Witten. Eventually experiencing his own health issues, Del sold his home and relocated to the HillRay Plaza in Colfax.

He is survived by his daughters Laurie (Steve) Willson, Kelly Moore and Barb (Jon) Link; his seven beautiful grandchildren Stacia (Garin) Schenk, Chris (Andrea) Willson, Garret (Nicole Schlomer) Link, Mackenzie (Travis) Cooper, Annie-Brynn (Aaron) Gleason, Dyllan Stauffer, Erynn Hope Stauffer and three great-grandchildren Poppy & Aston Schenk, Eli Willson and one more on the way; siblings Don Moore, Viola Clark, Wanda Weber and Janet Mueller, as well as his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Julie, as well as his parents.

Memorial contributions in his honor are suggested to the Whitman Hospital Foundation or the Union Gospel Mission. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax.