Louise Valerie Lyman Moore, born May 8, 1928, in Saint Francis, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at the age of 97.

Louise lived a life defined by resilience, faith, and deep devotion to her family and community. She spent her early childhood in Saint Francis, where she began school and grew up in a large family. As she once recalled, childhood illnesses often made their way through the household, and she was "usually the last one to get sicknesses," causing her to miss much of a school year and repeat the second grade.

Around 1937 or 1938, Louise moved with her family to Littleton, Colorado, and later to Aurora near Fitzsimons Hospital while still in grade school. She completed her early education there and began high school in the early 1940s.

From a young age, Louise showed independence and a strong work ethic. At 16, she worked cooking and cleaning for a local family and later spent a summer working at Fitzsimons Hospital. She also cared for young children while helping a mother recover from surgery. Later in life, she worked overnight shifts at a cannery, continuing her lifelong example of dedication and perseverance.

In 1946, her family moved to Denver. Louise continued at Aurora High School until district changes required tuition, after which she transferred schools. After a year, she chose to leave school and pursue her own path.

At 18, in 1947, Louise moved to Oregon, where she worked at an ice cream parlor. It was there that she met her husband, beginning a new chapter filled with love and family.

Louise loved her family deeply and held a strong faith in Jesus. She was devoted to her church family and found great joy in sewing and quilting, often creating with care and purpose for others.

She was known as a loyal friend and a lifelong volunteer who truly loved helping people. Her commitment to service was recognized when she received a plaque from Aims College for 25 years of dedicated volunteering; a reflection of the quiet, consistent way she gave back to her community.

Louise is survived by her daughter, Gail Lindsay; her daughter-in-law, Melody Moore; her brother, Leo; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rodger and Dorothy Lyman; her beloved husband, Argyle Moore; her children, Mary Moore, Jack Moore, Shirley Scott, Charlotte Simpson, and Jerry Moore; her brothers, Kenneth, Virgil, Theodore, and Bruce; and her sister, Pauline.

Louise will be remembered for her quiet strength, her unwavering faith, her generous heart, and the love she gave so freely to her family, friends, and all who knew her. Her life was a testament to service, kindness, and enduring devotion.

A Graveside Service will take place at Saint Francis Cemetery, 1539 Road P, Saint Francis, KS, on April 30, 2026, at 11:00 am.