93, of Kailua, retired elementary school teacher, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2016, with family and friends at her side. Patty Moore was born on March 1, 1923 in Blaine, Washington to George and Zella Ellsperman. After graduating from high school in Bellingham, WA, she received her degree in Elementary Education at Western Washington College of Education. She began teaching in Seattle, then in 1952, Patty arrived on Oahu and immediately found home. It was here she began a lifelong love affair with Hawaii, and, in particular, Kailua, where she lived for the next 65 years. Patty taught at several schools on the island, Hanahau'oli, Barber's Point and Waiahole, finishing her career with 20 years at Kainalu Elementary. It was during this time, she found her other lifelong love, Bob Moore. Bob and Patty were married in 1958 and settled in Kailua, where they started their family and lives together. They became members of Kaneohe Yacht Club, where they spent many years sailing on their boat and enjoying the company. After their children had grown, Patty decided it was time to retire from the DOE, to pursue her newest passion: TENNIS! For the next 25 years, she could be found on the courts at Kailua Rec Center, or the courts at KYC, playing round robins. This was after her daily 5 mile bike ride around Aikahi Loop. Bob and Patty also pursued one of their other passions- traveling the world. Though they enjoyed their adventures, the love they both had for their adopted 'aina always brought them back home to Kailua. Patty is preceeded in death by her beloved husband, Bob, son Rob, and sister, Marna Burkhalter. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Jeff) Strailey, daughter-in-law, Kathi Moore, granddaughters, Katey Strailey, Lisa (Kenneth) Lavergne, and Jacqui Moore, nephews and nieces of the Burkhalter Family, and her cherished caregiver, Tema Talasinga. A celebration of Patty's life will be held at 2pm on Sat. Jan. 21, 2017 at Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kaneohe Bay Dr. in Kailua. Arrangements Provided By: Ultimate Cremation Services LLC
93, of Kailua, retired elementary school teacher, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2016, with family and friends at her side. Patty Moore was born on March 1, 1923 in Blaine, Washington to George and Zella Ellsperman. After graduating from high school in Bellingham, WA, she received her degree in Elementary Education at Western Washington College of Education. She began teaching in Seattle, then in 1952, Patty arrived on Oahu and immediately found home. It was here she began a lifelong love affair with Hawaii, and, in particular, Kailua, where she lived for the next 65 years. Patty taught at several schools on the island, Hanahau'oli, Barber's Point and Waiahole, finishing her career with 20 years at Kainalu Elementary. It was during this time, she found her other lifelong love, Bob Moore. Bob and Patty were married in 1958 and settled in Kailua, where they started their family and lives together. They became members of Kaneohe Yacht Club, where they spent many years sailing on their boat and enjoying the company. After their children had grown, Patty decided it was time to retire from the DOE, to pursue her newest passion: TENNIS! For the next 25 years, she could be found on the courts at Kailua Rec Center, or the courts at KYC, playing round robins. This was after her daily 5 mile bike ride around Aikahi Loop. Bob and Patty also pursued one of their other passions- traveling the world. Though they enjoyed their adventures, the love they both had for their adopted 'aina always brought them back home to Kailua. Patty is preceeded in death by her beloved husband, Bob, son Rob, and sister, Marna Burkhalter. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Jeff) Strailey, daughter-in-law, Kathi Moore, granddaughters, Katey Strailey, Lisa (Kenneth) Lavergne, and Jacqui Moore, nephews and nieces of the Burkhalter Family, and her cherished caregiver, Tema Talasinga. A celebration of Patty's life will be held at 2pm on Sat. Jan. 21, 2017 at Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kaneohe Bay Dr. in Kailua. Arrangements Provided By: Ultimate Cremation Services LLC
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