Melvin D Moore

Melvin Dem Moore of Benkelman, NE, was born April 10, 1933 to Dem and Norma Thomas Moore at Oberlin, KS. Melvin lost his battle to cancer, May 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, Margaret and family. His last weeks on this earth were spent celebrating his life’s story, with friends and family members. Melvin was raised on a farm at Cedar Bluffs, KS with his parents, along with his four brothers and two sisters. He attended school at Cedar Bluffs and then Oberlin, graduating from Decatur Community High School, in 1951. Melvin farmed along the Prairie Dog Creek in rural Decatur County, KS until his retirement and move to Benkelman. He loved farming with its sunrises, sunsets, rain or lack there-of, snow, the never-ending wind, new baby calves, “putting up” hay, planting and harvesting with all of the steps and challenges in between.
Melvin was first married Dorothy Reith Moore, and to this union there were three children. Melvin met Margaret Jones at a singles dance in Oberlin and was immediately smitten. They married, November 25, 1995, and celebrated 25 years together last fall.
Survivors include his wife Margaret of the home, daughter Debbie (Mike) Nickels of McLouth, KS, son Brian (Heather) of Henderson, NV, step-son Darrel (Jo) Jones, Laramie, WY, step-daughters, Deb (Dan) Dennis, Loveland, CO, Diana (Jon) Maris, Wauneta, NE, and step son in law Jim Mullinax of Benkelman, NE. Grandchildren Emma Robertson, McLouth, KS, Justine Moore, Overland Park, KS, Sgt. Mark Nickels, Springfield, MO, Dylan Moore, Hays, KS. Step-grandchildren, Jeremy Jones and Jill (Kyle) Stuckey, Laramie, WY, Jessica (Tyson) Kier, Gibbon, NE, Jordan (Jason) Pecoraro, Flagstaff, AZ, Chris (Sarah) Dennis, Johnstown, CO, Nicholas Mullanix (Valerie) Verdigre, NE, Blake Mullanix, Haleiwa, HI, Saje (Steven) Giovando, Peoria, AZ, Gabby Mullanix, Fort Collins, CO, and 11 step great grandchildren.
Melvin also leaves behind his eldest sister, Lois Leibbrandt, Imperial, NE, brothers Loyd (Fern) Moore, Oberlin, KS, Stan (Deanie) Moore, Montgomery, TX, Rex Moore (Barb) Marian, NE, and his little sister, Karen Ann (Roger) Ely, McCook, NE.
Preceding Melvin in death were his grandparents, parents, brother-in-law Martin Leibbrandt, sister-in-law Fern (Rex) Moore, brother Francis and his wife Joan, son Eric Moore and his wife Shelly, and step daughter in law Dana Mullinax.
Melvin wished to be cremated and asked his family and friends to have a celebration of life service at the United Methodist Church, Benkelman, with Pastor Rodney Heilbrun officiating. His celebration will be Friday, May 7, 2021, 2:00 PM (MT). Inurnment will be at the Oberlin Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials in Mel’s memory be given to the Dundy County Hospital or the McCook Community HealthCare and Hospice, 711 East 11TH Street, McCook, Nebraska, 69001
Online condolences maybe left at Liewer Funeral Home.Com

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