Max Rolando Pablo Moore

To Max Rolando Pablo Moore, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For Max, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Max really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.

His parents were Ritchie D. Moore Sr. and Maria Theresa P. Moore. Max was raised in West Seattle and Port Orchard. Even as a child, Max had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.

Always a good playmate, Max was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was, even during family squabbles. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, Max managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. Max was raised with three siblings. He had one brother RJ and two sisters Jasmine and Tania.

All of Max's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, Max experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. He took part in baseball, football, and wrestling. In his spare time he liked collecting beanie babies, playing Nintendo, playing catch with the neighborhood kids, and playing with swords. Max's memorable achievements included being the most valuable player.

Ask anyone who knew him from school and they would tell you that Max was a class “cut-up.” He didn’t do it to be unkind or to garner all the attention. Rather, Max simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for Max, grades may not have been the most important thing to him, but he really did enjoy his school experience.He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory.” Max graduated from Cedar Heights High School in 2009. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. He went to states in wrestling.

Max reveled in his college years, where his imagination could run free. He was viewed by many of his classmates as being a creative, artistic person. Max was usually found at the center of things, whether it was during class or in extracurricular activities. He was a jovial person who loved to share his passion for fun with others. But for Max, life was not a case of all play and no work. Max relished the task of putting his imagination to work in class. He was able to discover new and different ways of answering problems and creating unusual and different solutions.

Max never actually encountered a stranger in his dealings with people. He was drawn to individuals and crowds, using his gregarious, adaptable and outgoing personality to captivate his audience. This quality allowed Max to continually develop new relationships, ever widening his circle of friends. Max delighted in his role among all his acquaintances, because he viewed them all as potential spectators for his performance. Whether it was a story, a joke, a song or just plain fooling around, Max was always right at home putting on a show among his friends. Max utilized his interest in others as a great way to connect with them. While growing up, some of his best friends were Joe Joe, Markie, and Josh. Max loved sharing life and having his home filled with people he knew.

Perhaps the reason Max related so well to children was the fact that he never really completely grew up himself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped him in raising his own children. Max was blessed with two, one son Jordan and one daughter Hope. Max had the ability to focus his attention on the present moment. If he was spending time with the kids, that’s where all of his attention was directed. Max's compassionate side prevented him from being a strict disciplinarian, and he could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. He could spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play. In fact, Max had a knack for turning some of those nasty old chores into games.

At work, as in life, Max was a real “people person. ” he had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and his enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. Max liked to see himself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, Max was an adaptable realist, using his common sense and trusting his experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. Max's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around him to see Max as an excellent problem solver. His primary occupation was Sales. He was employed for Kirby and top salesmans two months in a row.

Max enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, Max liked creating and making things. He loved to go to the mall. Max was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Living life in the fast lane suited Max just fine. It is no surprise that he loved to travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. He was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included going on a cruise with his mama & papa.

Max was a lover of animals and cherished his pets, enjoying them almost as much as he enjoyed being around other people. One of Max's favorites was Grandma Shadow, Smokey,Bear. Kaos, Ginger, and Harley the dogs.

Max passed away on July 23, 2011 at home. He is survived by his children, mother, father, brother, sisters, grandparents, uncle, aunts and numerous cousins. Services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church and he will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Max brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. Max Rolando Pablo Moore lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile.