James Moore Obituary

When Jim joined the Evans Scholars, I was an Alum and I would meet him and came to know him at Alumni events. Over the years, for me, he became one of the those whom I would always identify with the Evans Scholar family. He made great contributions to the program and its success. The Evans Scholars is a better organization for Jim having been such a major presence in it.
He is missed.

Addendum: Marquette-1955

I have been an Evans Scholar[now Alumnus] since 1955! In those early years I remember Jim well as he followed "MAC" everywhere in his shadow! His home was a stones throw from where my parents lived in Green Oaks. We will miss him!

Mr. Moore will be deeply missed. He was truly a one-of-a-kind leader and mentor to all Scholars. His efforts allowed for life changing results for so many. I am beyond grateful for the multiple opportunities he presented to me throughout the years.

To the Moore family,

My sympathies for having lost a great man who has helped to enrich thousands of lives. (Northwestern, '84)

I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Moore....for his family and for the Scholars. His support of me as a Purdue Evans Scholar was invaluable. I will always be indebted to his service; will always remember him fondly and pray God speed to his family.
Pam Berlando

God has reserved a special place in heaven for you, James E. Moore. You have been an angel to countless Evans Scholars through your many years of service. My life has been enriched by having known and worked with you. God bless and protect the Moore family.

Jane and June and families, we are so sorry to hear this. Ray and Virginia Greenwell

Mr. James Moore was one of the first people that I met after getting the Evans Scholarship to attend Michigan State University. He was very kind and caring when it came to always encouraging the Evans Scholars to do their very best to achieve the best grades in college and to achieve the best things in this world to the best of our abilities at all times. So it was always my goal as an Evans Scholar to do my best at all times while attending and graduating from Michigan State University with an engineering degree, and then also while attending and graduating with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA)degree from Myers University in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently, I am working for the City of Cleveland, Ohio as a Project Engineer and I can reflect back on the years that I knew Mr. Moore, and I will always remember his warm smile and positive words and I will always remember how he was very helpful with making my stay at Michigan State University Evans Scholars house very welcoming and comfortable for me because at the time of my attendance at Michigan State University it was to my knowledge that I was the first African-American Female Michigan State University Evans Scholar and I held that honor with pride and was very proud to be a Michigan State University Evans Scholar and I was very thankful to know people like Mr. Moore would be very helpful to all Evans Scholars at all times. It appeared that Mr. Moore always seemed to remind everyone to always make it a point to appreciate their experiences with the Evans Scholar program, and to always give back to the program whenever they can in the future. Well, I would like to say thank you again to Mr. Jim Moore for everything that he did for me and my entire family when it comes to the Evans Scholars scholarship/program (note: I had two brothers who were also Evans Scholars and they attended the University of Michigan in the 1990's and their names are: Mr. Jideofor Dallah (he got his scholarship in 1992, and after he graduated with his Bachelors degree from the University of Michigan, he attended the University of Michigan again and graduated with his masters degree from the University of Michigan), and Mr. Olisaeloka Dallah (he got his scholarship in 1994, and after graduating from the University of Michigan, he went on to attend Michigan State University and got his MBA from MSU). Also again, I, Nwamaka Dallah, (now Nwamaka Kelly after getting married to my husband Mr. Eric Kelly on 10/10/10) got my Evans Scholarship in 1994 and after graduating with my Bachelors degree, I went on to get my MBA from Myers University in Cleveland, Ohio, so in the end, all the Dallah children benefitted greatly from the Evans scholar program and we are forever thankful to this wonderful program for all the assistance the Evans Scholarship provided when it came to providing the financial assistance for being able to attend college. So I am very confident that great people like Mr. James Moore were very helpful in our lives and he will be very missed because it is very sad for me to hear of the passing of this great man who had a major influence on the Dallah family as it relates to the Evans Scholarship in Michigan, and now that I am married, he indirectly has a part in my new family in Ohio because his inspiring words will always be an example for everyone who knew him and/or knew about him, and please accept my sincere sympathies again to Mr. Jim Moore's entire family, and always know that the entire Moore family will be in our (the entire Dallah family, and the Kelly family) thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you all and please do your best to hold on to all the memories that you have regarding Mr. James E. Moore.

Jim Moore was a fun-loving person, a super guy for working with young people in guiding them on their way through the Evans Scholarship. I'm sure that Jim was loved by many, many students and parents alike. I knew Jim from his days in education at Rich Township High School and I knew him as I was the Caddiemaster at Olympia Fields Country Club. Thank You, Jim for what you meant to so many people. May God rest your soul.

Thank you Jim for everything you did for the Evans Scholars, myself and my family.
Your calmness and sincerity got me through THE interview.

Jim Moore was the first person I met at the WGA. I later learned he was then only two years into the job. He was young. I was not the strongest academic candidate, for sure. He was understandably concerned, but fair and positive nonetheless. He could have closed that door, and didn't. Over 45 years later, I cannot count the times I have reached out to him. And he ALWAYS reached back, positively. With Jim as an example, I'd like to think I've helped a few others along the way. With Jim as an example, we all are better people. I've been and will always be proud to call Jim Moore my friend. God bless.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jim Moore is one of those rare individuals who made the world a better place. There are literally thousands of individuals he helped over his many years with Western Golf.

Jim Moore and WGA changed my life for the better. He took the mantle from 'Mac" who was legend in his own right and built his own everlasting legacy. Like Mac his ability to remember the smallest detail in your life was remarkable. Thank you Jim for everything you have done for me and many like me. Mike Marek Marquette '73

What a tremendous man. My deepest condolences go out the Moore family. Jim was a speacial man - he gave so much and helped so many. He was a leader, a mentor and a friend. God just received a very special angel.

Bob Walter
Wisconsin '86

My sincere condolences to the Moore family. I was so saddened to hear of his battle with cancer and subsequent passing.

I met Jim in his early years at WGA and truly felt he was an excellent choice by Mac to assist him in his work in expanding the Evans Scholarship program. Jim was personable and admired by all for his positive outlook and sunny disposition. He was a kind mentor and touched the lives of so many young people. The program is in good hands thanks to his efforts. Jim will be greatly missed but never forgotten by those who were touched by his life.

John Stummer, Wisconsin '64

My sincerest condolences to the Morre Family and all the 1000's off lives that Jim touched. I had the opportunity to speak with Jim on many occasions as a scholar in Madison in the early 90's. He was truely an inspirational leader that no one will ever be able to replace. Jim was one of a kind and a great human being who will truely be missed.

I will never forget Jim's graciousness with me the first time I met him, in the fall of 1974 in my first interview for the Evans Scholarship. He was a true servant leader. Bill Fanelli, Evans Scholars Alumnus, Michigan, 1979

Dear Mrs. Moore and Family,

Jim and I last talked about cancer treatment at Froedert Hospital. I continue with treatment for multiple Myeloma. Jim was an excellent person to follow on after Roland F McGuigan. I share with you a sense of loss but carry on based on the good work Jim did for us all.
John Molenaar,Marquette 66.

My sincere condolences to the Moore Family on Jim's Passing. I knew Jim at the Lattof YMCA a few years ago before he moved to Libertyville. He was a fine man and a class act. He was in the runner's club with Tim , Ron, and Terry, while I was in the Swimmers' group.
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Several years ago at the Western Open, I asked one of the WGA officials if Jim was still with The Evans Scholars Program. He got very excited that I knew Jim and said that Jim is the whole program!

I mourn your loss. He was a great and a fine man.
Paul Hinaber
Mt Prospect

Jim Moore was the first person that I and so many others met during the Evans Scholars interview process. He had the ability to make one feel at ease, even though we high school seniors were as nervous as could be. Jim's work and the way he lived his life have had a tremendous impact on the Evans Scholars Foundation and on the lives of thousands of people. He will be missed.

Mike Ulmer
Purdue Evans Scholars 1976

My sincere condolences to the Moor family. I will miss Jim. He helped shift the course of my life and many others. For years, we would find time to have a holiday luncheon with Jeff Harrison, when I was in town. I am sure Jim is in Heaven now...finding seats for all of the caddies.

My sincere condolences to the family of Jim Moore and he will be greatly missed by me and the rest of the Evans Scholar family! Jim was behind every Evans Scholar and has had an immeasurable impact on thousands of students, alums and their families. He was incredibly instrumental in changing my life with the scholarship and I know I am only one of many, many who can say the same. God bless you Jim and thank you very, very much for all you did for the Evans Scholar family.
Peace,
John

I wish the Moore family the very best and want them to know that Jim was a great mentor for me. His advice over the years has proven invaluable(many other Evans Scholars can make the same claim). I will miss him.

Dear Jim Moore Family,

I was very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I, like so many other Evans Scholars Alumni, have a deep appreciation for how much Jim gave to Evans Scholars. He was such a positive role model for decades of young people. We typically got together around Christmas each year to catch up. He wasn't up to it this year so I sent him a letter to let him know how much we were all thinking of him. I will really will miss my annual visits with him at WGA headquarters. We really lost a great one and my sincere condolences are with your family.

Brett Snyder, Wisconsin '93

Hopefully, if we're lucky, we have a couple of people in our lives who really hit it out of the park for us. Jim Moore was one of those guys for me. He didn't treat me special. He treated everyone special. That was his remarkable gift. That's why I chose to stay close to WGA/Evans Scholars over the years. Guys like Mac McGuigan and Jim Moore, whose passion for the game of golf and caddies and the Evans program is off the charts and palpably contagious to all around them. I know I'm in that boat.
When Funk and Wagnall's comes out with their next edition, and we look up the entry for "a life well lived", I bet we'll see a picture of Smilin' Jim Moore.
I offer my condolences to the Moore family, and also my thanks to each of you for sharing Jim with so many of us.

Matt Morrissey, Marquette Evans Scholar, Class of 1977

I met Jim Moore early on in his career at the ES Foundation. I didn't know how he was to fill the great shoes of “Mac” McGuigan. He didn't! Jim had his own great boots for leading the program which he did in an enviable fashion. He will be missed for many reasons; but certainly for his unassuming strong leadership and truly Christian values in the community of life. Jim could discuss any subject with a quiet critical thinking which was enviable. He has left us with a legacy of great example.

I first met Jim during my first "Evans Scholar" interview at the Golf Association of Michigan in spring 1984. It's impossible not think of Jim Moore when thinking about the Evans Scholarship and how much this scholarship has meant to my life and hundred others. He was a man of great integrity and love for people and the Evans Scholarship. I am richer for having known him and wish to express my sincere condolences to his family and all at the WGA who knew and loved "Smiling Jim".

A privilege to have known him (1982 - 1997) A perfect man for his job and a true asset to the WGA

My heart goes out to the Moore family on Jim's passing. Mr. Moore was an inspiration to me as I'm sure he was to the thousands of young men whom he assisted over the years. This man will be truly missed. Jim Griffith Marquette '86

When Jim first joined WGA Jack McEnroe and myself were among the first to play golf with him. He was a good man and I will miss him. Chuck Urbauer Marquette, '64

I am grateful for knowing Jim Moore and I thank Jim for his decades of service and his efforts to give so many of us the opportunities we received through the Evans Scholars program. May he rest in peace and may his family and friends find condolence and hope through their memories and their faith.

Thank you Jim - You committed your life to the service of a great cause and made innumerable contributions to the lives of everyone you touched. God Bless you and your Family.
Chas Mikrut
(Northwestern '76)

My condolences to the Moore family, and to all of us in the Evans Scholar network that were fortunate enough to have been helped by Jim in countless ways through his efforts in the Evans Scholar program. For all that you have done for us, Thank You.

Thanks for everything over those 47 years of service. Peace.

Saddened and shocked by your passing, Jim. You epitomized grace, integrity, leadership, quality. I admired your many contributions and your ever-present smile and sunny outlook. Peace be with you.

We all hope to leave this life having made the world a better place in at least a small way. Jim, thank you for the way you made my life and that of all Evans Scholars so much better in ways that are immeasurable!

Thank you Jim Moore - I feel very fortunate to have met and gotten to know you over the years. You have been a tremendous example to so many people - kind, honest and caring. You inspired me, and so many others. Your spirit will live on.
God bless
(Illinois '90)

RIP Jim Moore. Thanks for the opportunity you gave me and the life long friends I made through the ES program. You have touched so many lives over the years.

I pray for you and your family during this time.

A truly great man and friend. Our condolences to Jim's family

Mr Moore, Thank you for the opportunity you gave me 20 years ago, and for a second chance. I truly appreciate it and I will never forget you and the impact you had on our chapter. To your family, I send my deepest and heartfelt condolences. Rest in Peace and keep that smile!