Gerald Moore Obituary (1933 – 2021) – Denver, CO

Gerald Westby Moore, Denver native and enthusiast of all that Colorado has to offer, passed on October 20, 2021 at the age of 88. He was born in Colorado March 3, 1933 to John Crary and Dorothy Westby Moore and had a brother, Jack. Gerry was survived by a loving and grateful family, his wife Barbara, three children, Kim, Vicki, and Brett, six grandchildren, Brandon, Eric, Matt, Breanna, Chris, and Emily, two great-granddaughters Sophie and Isla, his nephew John, nieces Sally and Julie, and many lifelong friends. His extended Moore family reached into Canada, Ireland and other places around the world. The amenities of Colorado shaped Gerry’s early years as he took an interest in golf and tennis, played football for East High School, skied and hiked in the Rockies, fly fished throughout the west, and formed the roots of a life long love for the Denver Broncos. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder where he extended his circle of lifelong friends and had a fond recollection of being part of the “Amboy Dorks”. He was a member of sport clubs throughout Colorado including the Denver Country Club for golf and tennis, the Arlberg Club for skiing, the Wigwam Club for fly fishing, and from stories told grew to be a skilled amateur at them all. Gerry had early aspirations of becoming a radio personality that carried forward into his business career with his gift of eloquent communication. He served as President of the Chamber of Commerce for Adams County, Police Commissioner in Commerce City, was active in many civic causes, and spearheaded changes to the Colorado Bar Exam to focus more education on child protection services. He successfully ran the H.W. Moore Equipment Company for years in Colorado before heading off to Miami to build a large construction equipment company. He served on the board of Benjamin Moore Paints and helped see the company through its acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway. Gerry lived an abundant life filled with wonder, wisdom, generosity, and an unquenched desire to learn. He was dedicated to reading and enjoyed his book club and the valued relationships that were part of it, as well as his daily Denver Post. That, combined with his extensive travels around the world with Barbara, provided for adventures to match the world he captured in prose. All that Gerry earned and experienced only served to strengthen the generosity he showed and provided to his family, friends, and many organizations in Colorado. He was a champion and Board member for Urban Peak and Families First, contributed to assist in building Children’s Hospital, and supported Nature Conservancy, to name a few. With all of his success in business, he measured his wealth in the experiences he provided for his family, giving back to the community, and sharing with others the things he enjoyed. A primary example of this is the many fond summers spent at the Tumbling River Ranch where Gerry and Barbara took their children, grandchildren, and kids from Families First to enjoy the experience. Gerald Westby Moore is remembered as a loving model husband, father, and “Paupo” to his grandchildren. He was a true and ethical source of wisdom and advice for many. His disposition for humor, intellect, and charm created a gravity that pulled you in, warmed your soul, and nudged you in the direction of gratitude for what this world can provide. He had an inspirational “life well lived” which will be cherished and carried on through the legacy he left. For anyone wishing to honor his legacy, the family has asked for donations to be made in Gerry’s honor to Urban Peak. Checks may be sent to 2100 Stout Street, Denver CO 80205.