Jim Moore

James “Jim” Lowell Moore, 63, of Roberts, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 28, 1947, in Idaho Falls to Lowell Clark Moore and Geraldine Wagner Moore. He attended school in Roberts and graduated from Roberts High School; he continued his education at the University of Idaho. He served in the Vietnam War, and received The Purple Heart. He married Jeannine Jackson in 1968; together they had two children, Danielle and Derek. They later divorced. In January of 1989 he married Carolyn Caverhill. They moved to Salmon and then later returned to Roberts. Jim worked for the Idaho Fish and Game and in his father’s later years Jim also took care of the family farm and associated businesses. While employed with Idaho Fish and Game he made many dear friends and enjoyed their companionship both at work and personally. He retired from the department in April of this year with 24 years of service. Jim’s kind heart and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, of Roberts, his daughter Danielle Weekes, of Ririe, a stepdaughter, Brandy Hall, of Idaho Falls, stepsons, Gary (Peggy) Johnson, of Ririe, Johnny Johnson, of Boise, a sister, Pam (Ned) Sauer, of Rigby, a brother, Russell (Pat) Moore, of Idaho Falls, a uncle Dean Moore, of Irrigon, Oregon, grandchildren, Jesse and Keri Weekes, and Kyler Bryant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Gerry Moore, a son, Derek Moore and a son-in-law, Bart Weekes. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the Roberts Community Park from 1:00 p.m., to 3:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfunearlhome.com