Obituary of Donald William Moore

March 30, 1937 - High River, Alberta

July 12, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

It is with sorrow that the family of Donald William Moore, 86, announces his death on July 12, 2023. Don was born on March 30^th 1937 in High River to Eileen and Morley Moore.

Don is survived by his dear wife Joyce, three children, Lisa (Madge), David (Colleen) and Carolyn (Gord), and blessed by eight grandchildren: Max and Milo; Kieran, Sian, and Cassie; Ewan, Claire and Rufus. He is also survived by his sister Dianne and brother-and -sister-in-law Dennis and Gail, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Doreen and his brother Douglas.

Don grew up on the family farm west of High River, which gave him a life-long love of country living and the out-of-doors. He attended Highwood School and High River High School, and later studied at the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph. It was there that he met Joyce, his life’s companion, also a student at Guelph. They were married in Wellington, Ontario in 1961.

That same year, Don purchased a veterinary practice in Calgary that prospered and still exists today as Moore Equine.  He was Official Veterinarian for the Calgary Stampede for 35 years. He was proud of his profession and loved his family and the country life at our ranch on the Highwood River. The ranch was the home base for many memorable trail rides west into Kananaskis Country with family and friends.

His last few years were clouded by dementia. The family is grateful to the staff at the Academy of Aging at Manor Village Fish Creek and more recently, Father Lacombe Care Centre, for their excellent care.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Fish Creek United Church (77 Deer Point Road SE., Calgary) on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.