Beverly Moore is joined by kids Tanil and Todd. Beverly's husband, Tami and Todd's father, Ronald, passed away April 12. A Polaroid of Ron is pictured above. A celebration of his life took place at Wayne's World Tavern in Burien.
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Robinson Newspaper office employee Beverly Moore lost her husband, Ronald Lewis Moore, 72. He passed away suddenly on April 12 in Burien. They were married 45 years. To celebrate Ron's life, Beverly, family and dozens of friends gathered at Wayne's World Tavern in Burien Saturday, April 23. She was joined by their son, Todd, and daughter, Tami.
Liz Bowers, Wayne's World owner, greeted guests at the door. Ron was a part-time employee for her there. He was the dart coordinator for 15 dart teams and did janitorial work.
Ron was hired in 1960 by Continental Airlines where he held several positions. He met Beverly (Justice) in 1963, then a Dallas-based Continental hostess. In 1967, Ron became Director of Passenger Service and flew aboard Boeing 707's and 747's domestically and Military Air Command charters moving troops around Asia and in and out of Vietnam. He joined ground handler Aviation West at SeaTac following Continental's 1983 bankruptcy.
He was an avid NASCAR and Mariners fan, and coached Southwest Little League.
Barbecue, spaghetti, and two cakes were served at the Wayne's World event. One cake read "FLY FREE RON".
Food can be dropped off atto Wayne's World Tavern for the White Center Food Bank in Ron's memory. (206) 433-8658.
The staff at Robinson News offers its condolences to Beverly and her family.
