Bruce A. Moore

Known for his enthusiastic approach to welding, auto repair, neighborhood handyman and a dedicated Mason, Bruce lived his life helping others and was the first person to offer the shirt off his back to anyone who needed a little extra help. He was loved by everyone who knew him, especially his four Great-grandchildren and three Grandchildren.

Bruce A. Moore, 95, of Holt, Michigan, died surrounded by loved ones at home on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

He was born in Lansing on August 28, 1929, to Arthur and Grace Rose Moore.  Bruce married the love of his life, Phyllis on August 25, 1951.  They were married 72 years at the time of his passing. Bruce retired from the Board of Water and Light in 1986 after 34 years as a heavy equipment coal handler. In his retirement, Bruce and Phyllis traveled the world and saw many extraordinary places such as Morocco, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belize, and England to name a few.  They shared a winter home for many years in Ellington, Florida, where they enjoyed beach days, socializing with their friends and family and playing with his model trains.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Phyllis and son, Timothy Moore, Grandchildren Jason (Sheila) Moore, Amanda Paltelki and Ashley Moore and Great-Grandchildren Joshua, Ethan, Paul Micheal and Grady. Bruce was preceded in death by his daughter Pamela Grace Rhodabeck and his parents.

The funeral service for Bruce will be 12:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Estes-Leadley Holt Chapel, 2121 Cedar St. Holt, MI 48842, interment will follow in North Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday at the funeral home.