My dear husband Joseph Hall Moore IV passed away at the young age of 65 after a long illness. Joseph was born in Seoul, Korea on January 19, 1949, and died in Ventura, California on June 22, 2014. He grew up in Taiwan, went to college in California, taught ESL for many years at the University of Hawaii, and settled back in California on a lovely property near Ojai where he was a holistic consultant for many years.
Joseph was cheerful, upbeat, outgoing, and a great conversationalist. He had a smile for everyone he met, took great joy in uplifting others and never hesitated to give great big hugs! Many people loved him deeply and appreciated his keen intelligence, depth of knowledge, and terrific sense of humor. Joseph had a passion for helping others and was a wonderful listener. He was a world traveler and appreciated Earth's myriad cultures. Joseph loved to meditate, read, dance, garden and enjoy many types of music - especially rock and roll! He went for long walks in the mountains and by rivers and oceans, with a special fondness for Surfer's Point. Joseph had a deep love of nature and a passion for zoology, horticulture, meteorology, and astronomy.
Joseph is predeceased by his parents Joe and Mill, brother Ryland, sister LeMei, and Cousin Emily. He is survived by his cherished wife Carla Moore and her two wonderful daughters Alex (Dean), Tony (Bryan) and seven beautiful grandchildren Damen, Bryce, Shannen, Harmony, Donald, Claire and Hunter; beloved sister Netta (Greg), esteemed 92-year-old Aunt Flo, valued brother-in-law Michael, amazing nieces and nephews Stacia, Micala (Josh), Tera and Aaron; and cousins living around the globe.
Joseph's life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 5, at the Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service, located at 757 East Main St. in Ventura, California. Arrival time 3 p.m., service starts at 4 p.m. Dress is Hawaiian attire.