Lawrence Dale Moore was born December 23, 1958 in Independence, Missouri, to Truman Gene and Nita Dean (Stevens)Moore. He departed this earth on January 30, 2026.
Dale’s childhood was spent in Independence, where he could be found playing ball with his brothers and other neighborhood boys. The day before school started in 1974, the family moved to Roscoe. Dale graduated from Osceola High School in 1977 and shortly after, attended the Union Electrical Apprentice Trade School and entered the workforce. He enjoyed traveling all over the United States working for the pipeline.
When Dale returned to Osceola he married Sue Nelson, and together they had three girls who were his pride and joy: Kara, Maisie, and Shelby. Dale also welcomed his girls’ siblings, Max and Emma, as his own. While the girls were young he worked for H. Roe Bartle Scout Camp in Iconium as their electrician, HVAC technician, and overall maintenance man.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Nita, and his brother, Charlie. He is survived by his brothers Rick (Linda) and Steve Moore, daughters Kara (Nick) Colby, Maisie (David) Benoit, and Shelby (Daniel) Wisner, Max Bullock, Emma Bullock, and his seven grandchildren. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as a host of friends.
VISITATION was held Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, Missouri. SERVICE was held on Friday, February 6, 2026, 10:00 AM at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, Missouri. INTERMENT Benton Green Cemetery, Roscoe, Missouri.
