Judith Moore

STERLING - Judith "Judy" A. Moore, 70, died Thursday, July 15, 2010. Judith A. Moore was born on September 26, 1939 in Sterling, the daughter of Haden and Jessie LeFevre Moore. Judy attended Sterling schools and graduated from SHS in the class of 1957. She then attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA and graduating in 1961 with a B.A. in Biology. Judy was actively involved as bookkeeper of the family-owned business of Moore Machine in Sterling for many years. She was employed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Evanston before moving to California in 1970 where she took employment with Kaiser Research. She then moved back to Sterling in 1975 where she was employed at CGH until her retirement. She lived in Bettendorf, IA for a few years before fully retiring. Judy was a member of the First Christian Church of Sterling and the Christian Women's Fellowship. She also was active with both P.A.D.S. and the FISH Food Pantry. She was also a member of the Round to-it Book Club of Sterling. Judy was best known for her wonderful culinary talents by her family and friends. Judy Moore is survived by two brothers, Evan (Sue) Moore and John Moore both of Sterling; one nephew Justin (Ashley) Moore of Shannon; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, and step-mother, Doris Moore. Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, July 19, 2010 at Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend David J. Yonker, pastor of the First Christian Church of Sterling officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-4 PM Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the funeral home. A Memorial has been established to the First Christian Church of Sterling.