Carolyn Sue Moore

Carolyn Sue Moore, nee Carolyn Sue Tate, who went by ""Sue"" was born to Carl and Lillian Tate in Fargo, North Dakota, on December 14, 1937. She was the youngest of 3 children: Bill Tate, brother (oldest) and Lois Tate, sister. The family moved to Omaha before she attended grade school at Dundee Elementary School. Sue graduated from Central High School and then spent one year in Omaha University (O.U.) as a Home Economics Major. Sue developed a love for music. She was an accomplished pianist and singer. She was taught piano by her mother. She also loved to dance and sing. She left O.U. to get married and raise 4 children: Linda Sue, Michael Patrick, John Carl and Carolyn Marie. Sue made extra money by teaching voice lessons. She raised the kids for several years. She was divorced from first husband, and began working at Hospe Music in Omaha; Working in Sheet Music Department '"" and underwent training to become manager. Sue met Richard (Dick) Moore at a 4th of July party, 1968. It was ""Love at First Sight for Dick"", and Sue was smitten, too. During the next year, Sue was stricken with cancer, underwent cobalt treatment, and completely beat the malady. August 23, 1969, Dick & Sue tied the knot at Dundee Presbyterian in Omaha; all 6 kids were in the wedding party. When asked what he was going to do after acquiring four children to merge with his own, Dick replied, 'Love Them!' They moved to Northglenn, Colorado, shortly after the wedding and became active members of Northglenn United Methodist Church. Except for a 1 é½ year hiatus in Omaha, they called Colorado home for life. Sue attended Regis University, earning her degree in Communications, and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She so impressed the Regis staff that she accepted employment with Regis as a School for Professional Studies (adults) advisor. During this time, Sue saw her children marry, have children, and lead productive, successful lives. Sue also loved to entertain. She had myriad friends. Every life she touched was better for having known her. She was a loving wife and mother, living her life, and giving her life, to God, her husband, and her family. Sue is survived by her husband, Richard L. Moore, her children Linda (David) Nelson, Michael (Beth) Gallagher, John Gallagher, Carolyn (David) Thorp, Mary Lynn Orson & Richard Moore, Jr. She is also survived by sister Lois Welch and 11 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Visitation is Sunday, 2PM-8PM at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Service is Monday, 1PM at Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 W. 106th Ave, Northglenn. Interment Highland Cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Please share memories of Sue and/or condolences for her family by clicking the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.