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Douglas C. Moore
5 septembre 1957 – 18 novembre 2020
On November 18, 2020 , Doug Moore, beloved brother , friend and father passed away at the age of 63. Doug was born Sept. 5, 1957 in Denver, CO to John and Esther Moore. He was the 5th child of six.
Doug proudly served as a law enforcement officer with the Jefferson County Colorado Sheriff's Office for 35 years until his retirement. He served in many roles throughout his career including patrol division, drug interdiction, swat team and investigator. He rose to the the rank of sergeant and trained and led many officers. Doug was highly regarded at the Sheriff's Office as an outstanding officer, colleague and friend. On a personal level he was known for his generous nature and kind and compassionate spirit. He loved holidays, particularly Christmas and always fiercely loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his Dad and Mom; John and Esther Moore, his sisters; Karen and Pam.
He is survived by his brother Greg Moore, sister Julie (Elworth) Porter, brother Bruce (Linda) Moore, his step children Colton Zimmerman and Cody Zimmerman and several nephews and nieces.
To be able to provide a full meaningful tribute to honor Doug, a service will be scheduled in 2021 and a subsequent announcement will be issued.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Doug's name to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Employee Assistance Fund at www.jcsoeaf.org
Souvenirs
Douglas C. Moore
VOUS AVEZ UN SOUVENIR OU DES CONDOLÉANCES À AJOUTER?
ENVOYEZ CONDOLEANCESLorna Bermudez
30 décembre , 2020
I wish you moore sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you (us)enough rain to appreciate the sun moore.
I wish you (us) enough happiness to keep your spirit moore alive.
I wish you (us) enough gain to satisfy your wanting for moore.
I wish you (us)enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you (us) enough hellos (hell loo, I'm so glad you called ) to get you through the final good-bye.
My friends, I wish you and us peace....
GREG MOORE
28 décembre , 2020
Doug it has been over a month since your passing and the
melancholy in my heart has not dissipated! I know they say time heals all! I am not so sure of that! You were and are a large part of my history my identity my core life! Brookton said it best, it is like
a major chapter in a book being tore out, a chapter that can not be replaced! I feel very strongly you are with the Lord and
with Dad and Mom -Karen & Pam--but selfishly i still need you
here! I just want you to know what a great ,sweet, loving brother
you are--i so miss you----please talk to the Lord for me and maybe
have him give me some peace with this--gregor
James Wathen
2 décembre , 2020
We and the law enforcement community lost a hero. My uncle Doug, a fantastic deputy Sheriff and a thorough investigator. His loss is especially significant to me because their are very few law enforcement officers in our family. I wish i could have given him one more call to talk about our cop stories. Rest easy brother.
Susan McMullen
26 novembre , 2020
Today is Thanksgiving-A day to give thanks.
I accidentally or maybe not??God intervention? Knowingness? Well, when you’ve shared your life with someone for (at the time) at least half your life—there is a connection/a sense, that will always be...I am very sad to have read about your passing Doug. Way too soon! My heart hurts for all the family...brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces & children whom hearts are hurting. My heartfelt condolences to You! Hugs.
So, many fond and happy memories from days gone by...so, so many. I am thankful. I am grateful for life we created—at the time we were a team and at the core family was #1. As it remained.
At the time we were partners in life. You were my friend and I yours.
It was hard at times- being married to a law enforcement officer— but it was what you loved & it was your passion , as much as your family was and is!
You were good at both!
It made you happy —it made me happy.
When our life’s moved into a new direction (at the time) so painful...but looking back & to the present time...it was the right thing to do—-you became a father to two beautiful children & I a mother to two beautiful children. We each got to grow in a deeper kind of way. I give thanks to your knowingness.
A few years back—serendipity—crossed our paths—if only for a moment. It was good to see you and have a catch-up conversation. I am grateful for that moment.
You meant a lot to so many & you did make a positive difference in your lifetime and in the world!
There will always be a piece of my heart honoring your kind and gentle soul—Your presence will be missed—but the love you shared will not!
Love you Doug—I am thankful for all the memories we shared. God speed...hugs to all the family up there where you are! Let them know they all made a difference in my life ! Give yourself a hug too as well!!
Dave Walcher
26 novembre , 2020
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Doug. In law enforcement, character and commitment are of the utmost importance. I respected Doug as much as anyone, in my entire career, for his character and commitment. I had the pleasure to work with Doug at JCSO. When I started at JCSO in February of 1988, Doug was one of my Field Training Officers, along with Tim Mossbrucker. When I was fortunate enough to be selected to the SWAT Team, Doug was the Assistant Team Leader. I worked with Doug when JCSO had a drug interdiction team. Throughout the years, when Doug was on scene of a major incident, he made everyone better. Doug was intense and aggressive, and he had a heart of gold. He always wanted justice for the victims. I could go on and on........ I salute you, Doug. You made an impact.
Elworth Porter
25 novembre , 2020
Dear Doug,
I am writing this in letter form in order to make it easier on and for me. I am sure that you are able to read it because of where and with Whom you are. I want you to know that you are and that you will be greatly missed by all who truly knew you and your kind and loving nature. Doug, I will also say that you are gone way too soon, and that is something I just do not understand in this life, but one day I am sure I will. Doug, even though I did not grow up with you, my heart breaks because you are one of my three brothers-in-law, and I have indeed known you for some 46 years, and you have been such a wonderful friend as well. I will miss your smile, your joking, and the Holiday visits we all had together. You, my friend, were truly one of a kind. I am sure that I will one day get past this death, but Doug my friend, I will never get over missing you. So say hello to your Mom and Dad, and to Karen and Pam, and remember that you and they are greatly missed, in JESUS Name.
Teresa Aguilar
24 novembre , 2020
Doug,
I am so glad we kept in touch over the years. You were a great friend and an incredible coworker. I'll never forget the weekend trip we all took to Fir, CO. You called your brother at every stop because we wouldn't tell you exactly where we were going! You later said you were going to work at "practicing serendipity!" I know you are free from pain and at peace. You will be missed my friend.
Teresa
Daniela Barnhill
23 novembre , 2020
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Doug. I worked with him many years ago at JCSO. He was a good man and great co-worker. My condolences to his immediate family and his JCSO family. R.I.P. Doug!!!
Dani Barnhill
Brookton Moore
23 novembre , 2020
Uncle Doug, you will always be stitched in the fabric of the person I am, and the family I came from. Growing up with a single father our greatest joys were the holidays spent in Colorado with our family. I have so many memories of snowy Christmas days, magical Santa mornings, Tossing the football with your bro’s on Thanksgivings. Listening to you and your brothers and sisters fellowship, it showed me what family is all about. You and your siblings have a bond I’ve never seen before, and it has been a true joy to be apart of the scene. I will miss our family Poker games (not many kids started playing poker by the 4th grade), Unfortunately the seats at our poker table are becoming less and less. I’ll also always miss our family banters about sports, politics, and wherever the night led us.... But you as a person are very special. You are principled beyond most, and when you love someone you love blindly- like a child, But you are also Stoic to a fault- in that you never wanted to burden anyone. These are the thoughts and memories I have of you. And I want you to know - I love you and you deserve to be honored because you are a GOOD man. Love you Uncle Doug - Brook
Jade and Jerame Mestas
23 novembre , 2020
Our family is so saddened by this news and would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family and children. We were blessed to have known Doug, as he was one of those neighbors anybody would wish for. He was a great friend to our family and will be missed greatly. His family is in our thoughts and prayers!
Gregory Moore
23 novembre , 2020
My sweet baby brother I have 1 million memories from the many Adventures we had as children, Hunting frogs catching crawdads hiding under seats in that station wagon to get into drive-in movies.Running back to mom and dad at a campground in Oregon to save your older brother from getting his butt kicked by a biker gang! The camaraderie love you me and Bruce traveling to Las Vegas once a year as the three amigos after mom died! The Many Thanksgivings And Christmases you Hosted Making them so magical! The Manny holidays do you spent with us in Tulsa, Having your sweet soul there always made them more special! I was so proud to be your big brother You always made me feel more special than I ever deserved. You were a marvelous poker player damn good fisherman fairly decent dancer and a hell of a cop! What you went through in the last two months required and Immense amount of courage way beyond the pale! My only wish is that I could’ve been there with you when you took the elevator up to heaven! There is a big Old Hole Right through the center of my being and the only thing that will heal it Is seeing you on the other side! Doug love you from Here to eternity. Love your big brother Gregor
Candice Moore
23 novembre , 2020
Uncle Doug,
I was lucky enough to marry into your family and blessed enough to be welcomed with open arms by each and every one of you. You always had a way of making me feel so welcome, from having my Oklahoma family up for thanksgiving, to teaching and helping me play poker, welcoming my best friend in like family while her husband was deployed, giving advice on travel, teaching us all your dancing moves, and sharing your love ALWAYS!!
We will miss you so much!
Lailee is so thankful for that call, not but a few weeks ago, where she got to sing for you, she wouldn’t do it in front of us, but she loved singing for you!
You loved big and your love will continue to live on in all of us. Thank you for every memory, for serving your entire career and beyond, but most of all, thank you for your love and encouragement!
Enjoy that peace and comfort in the Fathers arms! Love you Uncle Doug!
Colton zimmerman
23 novembre , 2020
Dad!
I love you! I know your in a better place, but it’s hard to fathom that you are gone. Thank you for so many wonderful memories of family trips, Holidays, playing games, Family poker nights, teaching me to drive a stick, and all the lessons learned( honor, integrity, doing the right thing, Responsibility,, and so much more). I regret letting life get busy and not getting down to see you, but I cherish the long phone talks we had, the joy in your voice, and just hearing from you! You were so many things to so many people but to me you were my dad, and I thank you for that! I love you and always will! You’ll always be in my heart and my thoughts!
You son!
Linda Moore
22 novembre , 2020
My brother-in-law was such a special man, his kindness and generosity always brought joy to me and everyone he knew.
I have so many fond memories of times we spent together, family poker games, celebrating holidays, getting together to watch Denver Bronco football games, and always at the center was Doug and his infectious smile and laugh.
I was always admiring of what a gentleman (he really knew how to treat a lady) he was and how devoted he was to his loved ones.
I often thought to myself how glad I was that we had people like Doug who served as a law enforcement officer to protect the community, in what too often is a thankless and unappreciated job.
My heart is broken, but I know that Doug is at home with the lord and his family.
Gone, but forever in our hearts!
Love you Doug!
Jessica Delafield
22 novembre , 2020
A true hero passed away earlier this week.
It’s been an emotional week for many people.
Many memories come flooding through your heart and mind.
I will always cherish the Moore family making my Christmas & Summers special every year growing up in Colorado when I would go visit my mom.
When I was little I would watch him suit up to go lead his swat team. I would always tell my friends how brave my Uncle Doug was to put his life on the line for so many other people & how he had to be the first swat team to enter the Columbine shooting in Denver and so so so much more. He really was a true hero and is missed by so many people.
He was always there checking up on me with every mile stone or hardship in my life even recently weeks ago checking on me to see if I was OK.
I know now that he is in a better place and with loved ones in heaven and with the people he always wanted to be with on earth as an angel .
He gave his heart to many people and even when they turned away he still continued to give love because that’s the type of man he was.
We all love you Uncle Doug
Bruce Moore
22 novembre , 2020
Doug was my brother, but he was also my best friend, and although that phrase often gets thrown around superficially, in our case it was genuinely true.
Doug had many wonderful characteristics, including a sharp mind, great sense of humor, as well as kindness, and compassion. He was one of those rare individuals who actually put others before himself, particularly those he loved and he was especially fiercely loyal and faithful, and was always so, even in those times when those he loved did not return that loyalty and faithfulness, because if he loved you he would never give up on you or hurt you. For those he loved, if it meant protecting them, he would literally lay down his life for them.
My brother's passing is like losing a piece of myself, we shared our roots, our history, our memories and our life experiences, he knew me at a level that few if any other people do, and as I sit here my grief is so profound, and my heart aches so bad, that I literally physically hurt, and I have to suppress tears so I can continue writing.
What is helping me is focusing on how I know Doug would want me to feel, and if he could somehow be here, I know he would say "hey, come on buddy, it will be okay, I don't want you to grieve so, remember all of the love and the wonderful times we shared, remember that and take joy in it, be at peace brother, we will be together again." If I sit quietly, I can hear this being whispered softly to me.
I also take comfort and solace in knowing that Doug is in the gentle and loving arms of the lord, where I know he was also joyously welcomed and embraced by our mother and father and sisters.
So Doug, Godspeed - you abide in my heart and mind forever and until I see you again in heaven know that I always have and always will love you.
Jule Porter
22 novembre , 2020
Julie your sis (Jules)
Doug, my brother my friend will greatly miss you!! Will miss our talks, will miss your voice ., will just miss you!😇Loved the trip to Charleston and all the exploring we did. Will miss the Christmases with you. Soar free my buddy Love you to Heaven and back!❤️💕 Til we meet again
James Balutowski
21 novembre , 2020
SGT Moore was my supervisor in Court Security for several years. He always found time to mentor his Deputies in report writing and investigations. Never forget the time he helped me put together an investigation that nabbed someone who threatened our motor vehicle staff. A great man, exceptional mentor, and true law enforcement professional, he will be missed.
Judy Kinyon
21 novembre , 2020
What to say, Doug was my friend for many many years. Even through times we never talked as our lives took us different directions, we stayed friends. He was a special person, caring, loving, generous. These last few years of conversations I will cherish always. Talking about the days when I dispatched, to current politics, family and friends happenings.
In just these few days I've had to stop myself from picking up the phone to talk. It will be lonely without him for sure. I have many happy memories of Doug. I'm so very sad he has left this world so soon. Love him, miss him.