Doris Moore Obituary

June 23, 2003 Doris J. Moore, 71, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2003 form injuries sustained in and automobile accident. She was born in Oneonta, New York, a daughter of the late Raymond and Leona Utter Barbin and received her education in Oneonta schools, graduating with the class of 1949. In 1953 she was married to Clair W. "Duke" Moore, a loving union of 32 years until his passing in 1985.From 1949 until 1960, Doris was employed for the Oneonta Building and Loan and after moving to Utica in 1960, began her working career with Chicago Pneumatic as manager of Compensation and Benefits, retiring in 1994 after 34 years of faithful service. Doris was past president of the New York State Division of the National Secretaries Association and was instrumental in forming the New York State Chapter of Pre-retirement Planners.Family was an important part of Doris' life, especially the times she spent with her grandson, Michael, bird watching or taking frequent trips to the zoo. She enjoyed animals of all kinds, especially birds, and held life memberships in more than one zoo. She was considered the family "organizer" and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Doris is survived by her son; Kurt V. Moore, of Syracuse, her grandson; Michael Moore, of Syracuse, her brother; Donald Barbin, of Cortland, her sister; Alice Colwell, of Oneonta and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday at the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St. Sauquoit, N.Y. For funeral time, please call 315 737-7327. Interment will be in Oneonta Plains Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 at the funeral home.