Donald Eugene Moore, age 91, Clark, Wyoming, formerly of Denver, Missouri, died Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Powell Valley Health Care, Powell, Wyoming.
Donald was born March 13, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of the late Howard F. and Inez Lora (Wood) Moore.
He was united in marriage to Mary Catherine Cavaunaugh. She preceded him in death in 2021.
He attended high school in Grant City with the class of 1953.
On September 8, 1953, Donald joined the United States Navy. He served his country four years on the USS Hornet (CVA 12), and Essex class aircraft carrier. Donald held the rank of Air Traffic Controller Petty Officer 1st Class. He was honorably discharged from active-duty June 16, 1957, but remained in the Navy Reserve until 1961.
When returning to civilian life Donald, having coordinated all forms of naval aviation, transitioned right into his job as an air traffic controller. His training in the navy had skilled him in working in control towers, radar facilities and on aircraft carriers. During the 1980’s he worked privately for various contract towers. He spent many years at airports in St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City.
Donald also was a lock smith for over 20 years, most recently for Bill’s Lock and Key, Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Donald was also preceded in death by a son Chris Moore who died in 2021.
His survivors include his daughter Marian Moore, Clark, Wyoming and son Mark Moore, Portland, Oregon, one granddaughter Megan and 4 great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services for Donald will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Prairie Chapel Cemetery near Denver, Missouri. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements: Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, Missouri
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