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Carole Moore

Alton |

Carole F. Moore, age 77 of Alton, Illinois passed away with her family at her side on February 28, 2017. She was born in Chicago on March 26, 1939, to Harry and Florence (Nicholas) Jacobson. She grew up in Alton, graduated from Ohio State University, married Bruce Moore on June 15, 1963 in Alton, lived in Springfield, West Chicago and Edwardsville Illinois, and worked as a nurse, real estate agent and social worker while raising three children. In the 1990s she moved to Florida where she realized her lifelong dream of having a swimming pool. Mom was loved by many and brought a smile to our faces with her personality, pluck, love and affection. Making Christmases special, remembering birthdays, sending cards, caring about and asking about people’s lives were her specialties. She enjoyed playing piano, sewing, badminton, dogs, travel, swimming and eating out with her family. She is survived by children, Steven Moore of Madison WI, Kimberly Moore of Bethalto and Kristin Moore of Godfrey IL. Grandchildren, Alyssa, Kristena and Lilly Moore, and one brother, Lee Jacobson of Fort Collins, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce A. Moore.A memorial service will be Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey with Reverend Jerry MeCaskey to officiate.  Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School in South Dakota. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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