Obituary: Evelyn Tanner Moore

Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Feb 4, 2005

Evelyn Tanner Moore Will Be Missed Evelyn Edna Tanner Moore passed away February 2, 2005 (her 71st wedding anniversary) in the Cottonwood Hospital from complications of pneumonia. Her immediate family was all present. Evelyn was born in Aetna, Alberta, Canada, and was the sixth of eight children born to Sarah and Nathan Tanner.

She was the sister of N. Eldon Tanner who served as a General Authority for the LDS Church. Evelyn's schooling was received at Emerson Elementary, South Jr. High, West and East High School. Upon completing the requirements for a certificate in business from LDS Business College, Evelyn married a recently returned missionary from England named Stephen Moore. Apostle Richard R. Lyman performed their marriage on February 2, 1934 in the Salt Lake Temple. Evelyn worked stitching custom window coverings for a drapery shop in Ogden. She later was hired as a decorator and cashier for Valora's Candy Company and tailored slips, dresses, and aprons worn by handmaids at the Lion House for several years. The Moores were blessed with three sons, Douglas (Linda) (Deanna deceased), Ken (JoAnn), Wayne (Eileen) She has 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren Evelyn had a wide range of talents and interests including sewing, knitting and crocheting. She baked hot rolls and pies, and grew beautiful roses. Evelyn and her husband served a Mission at the New Zealand Temple in 1972. Evelyn's prominent heritage includes her mother's brother Elder Hugh B. Brown. She has been active in the LDS Church including service as a Sunday School teacher, Primary presidency, ward MIA president, stake MIA, Relief Society and ordinance worker at the Salt Lake Temple. Evelyn was patient, loving and caring with all she met. She influenced many lives for the better. She was always considerate of the feelings of others. She loved and enjoyed her children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 7th at 12 noon at the Northridge Ward Building, 11196 S. Wasatch Blvd. Viewings will be held Sunday, February 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake Hills Mortuary, 10055 South State Street and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the Northridge Ward Building prior to services.