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Clay W. Moore Obituary

Graduation Year Class of 1961
Date of Passing Jun 19, 2013
About Clay Wendell Moore was born 3/12/42 in Memphis, TN to a strong traditionally southern family and yet Clay's career took him to the north woods of Montana and Oregon. He was a forester by trade, working for the US Forest Service and the BLM. He managed lumber sales for the government and perfected the art of prescribed burns of forest land. He also lead crews that fought forest fires for many years. Clay later retired as a surface mineral specialist in Jackson, MS in 2003 after 32 years of service. Clay graduated from the University of Montana and also served in the army during the 1970’s. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann (Nelson) Moore, a daughter Shari Jarvis of Butte, Mt. and a brother, James Moore of Edina Minnesota. Clay was an intelligent and educated man who loved music and fine arts. He graduated in 1961 from Richfield High School.
Clay W. Moore