William Moore Obituary

Dr William Aubrey Moore was born August 17, 1924 in Chicago, he passed away March 16, 2008. He graduated from the University of Chicago Lab School in 1941 and received a Bachelor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago in 1943. After serving in the U.S. Army from July 1943 to March 1946, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1947 and a medical degree in 1950, both from Northwestern University. After completing his internship and residency at St Luke's Hospital, he served in the U.S. Army Medical CORPS during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Yokohama, Japan from 1952-1954. While there, he received the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service. Upon returning to Chicago, he set up his private practice in LaGrange in 1955. As a founding physician, Moore enjoyed a 38 year career at LaGrange Community Memorial General Hospital proudly serving on the staff from 1955-1993. He was a three time chairman of the Department of Medicine, President of the Medical Staff 1966-1969, member of the Board of Governors 1981-1989 and Chairman of that Board from 1987-1989. He received the hospital's highest award for Distinguished Service in 1983. Moore was also a member of the faculty serving as an adjunct professor at Rush Medical School from 1973-1993. He also served on numerous other boards including the Western Springs Board of Health where he was Chairman, the Community Family Service and Mental Health Center where he was President and the Lyons Mental Health Commission, also as President. Dr Moore retired in 1993 and was very active in the Union Church of Hinsdale, serving on many committees and boards there. He was also a long time member of the Hinsdale Golf Club where he enjoyed countless rounds of golf with his wonderful friends, family and grandchildren. Dr Moore loved to travel the world with his wife, Peggy, and enjoyed cruises later in life. He especially loved Colorado and America's West, spending many summers there with his family. He was also a season ticket holder for the Chicago Bears since 1959, rooting his team on to victory in the World Championship in 1963, Super Bowl XX and nearly 400 home games in rain, shine, fog or snow. As well as being a well loved physician in the western suburbs, he was a devoted father to his three children and loved spending time with his eight grandchildren. He touched the lives of many, both professionally and personally and will be greatly missed. Dr Moore is survived by his children Lucy (Ron) Dallas, Laurie (Mike) Loughery and Scott (Elaine). Grandchildren Jennifer, Amanda, Brian, Kevin, Patrick, Douglas, Sander, Meaghan and great-grandson Kyle. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00pm Wednesday March 19, 2008 at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 South Madison St, Willowbrook and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 11:00 am at Union Church of Hinsdale. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being accepted by LaGrange Memorial Hospital Foundation, 5101 South Willow Springs Road, LaGrange, IL 60525 or the Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 South Garfield Ave, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 630-325-2300