Obituary of Milton L. Moore
Milton Lyle Moore, 88, of St. Maries, ID, passed away on May 25, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Milton was born in Leola, SD to Vernon Lyle and Edith Ann Bell Moore on April 22, 1936. In 1946, the family traveled by train to St. Maries where he attended school. He married Beverly Allen in 1954, and together they raised their five children and a nephew, Jerome. Milton was employed with various local businesses including a feed store, a grain elevator, and a pole yard. He worked for many years as a small engine mechanic before taking a position at a local mill. In the early1980’s, Milt opened his own business selling and repairing small engine equipment with stores in St. Maries and in Potlatch, Idaho. He and Bev relocated to Princeton in 1988 where they resided for 35 years. Milton retired in 1999.
Milton enjoyed time with his family, dancing with his wife, and working with his draft horses. He looked forward to driving his team in farming events and parades. He was involved in the UpRiver Saddle Club, Benewah County Sheriff’s Posse, Benewah County Fair Board, St. Maries Elks, Potlatch Lions, and Princeton Community Center.
One of Milt’s passions was music. He played guitar and sang locally with his band for many years. He spent several years participating in the Wilderness Jam Session where he combined his music and camping with his fellow musicians.
Milton is survived by his wife, Beverly Allen Moore; children, Alan (Sherry) Moore, Kenny Moore (Pam Shawver), Kathy (Paul) Davis, Daniel (Jacquie) Moore all of St. Maries, and David (Sharon) Moore of Princeton, ID; sister, Dorothy Blankenship, of St. Maries; 21 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Gerald Moore, and sister, Beverly Moore Stone, and nephew, Jerome Janssen.
Memorial donations may be made to the Princeton Community Center or the Potlatch Senior Meal Site. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to friends and medical staff who provided comfort and care.
A memorial service will be held at the Elks Lodge in St. Maries on June 5th at 1:00 pm with Nancy Turner officiating. A gathering of family and friends to share a meal will follow. There will be a potluck dinner at the Princeton Community Center on June 7 at 1:00 p.m.
