David was born in Noblesville, Indiana on December 17, 1936, to John and Esther Moore. He had two brothers, Warren Kay, and Armond. He attended Fishers High School, class of 1953, where he played football and basketball.
David married his high school sweetheart, Judy Russell, and together they raised four daughters, Teresa, Marcia, Camella, and Diana. He was a proud girl dad, involving himself in their activities, especially basketball, while working to support their family. He worked at Eli Lilly for 13 years before starting a machine shop business, and eventually his own furniture repair and refinishing business. He and Judy also made woodcrafts, which they sold at in-home parties and local fairs. He was a member of the Fishers Lions Club. He and Judy were members of the Cumberland Pike Church of Christ. Their life together was cut short, with Judy losing her battle to cancer at only 47 years old - David often reflected on how his time being her loving caregiver shaped who he was for the rest of his life, he was incredibly proud of the devotion that he and Judy had to each other.
Two years later, still deep in grief, David was initially very resistant to close friends insisting on setting him up on a blind date with a widow from Ohio, Joan Balliett. However, after their first date, he and Joan were inseparable, and were married six months later on December 30, 1987. They built a joyful life together, first in Noblesville, IN, and then in Mansfield, OH, filled with many friends across many hobbies, including gardening, bowling, crafting, golf, jigsaw puzzles, Bible studies, and volunteer work. He was a skilled woodworker, making toys, doll furniture, decor, and several crosses for St. Mark’s. He was an active member of St. Mark’s Lutheran church, serving on church council, singing in the choir with Joan, and always lending a hand with Easter Sunrise Service, He delighted in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always teasing, laughing, and offering unwavering support. Over the last several years, he once again took on the role of caregiver, as Joan succumbed to dementia, remaining a steadfast, devoted husband, calling it the “honor of his life” to be able to care for her. They were married for 37 years at the time of his passing.
Throughout everything, he remained steady in his faith in Jesus as his Lord and Savior. As we mourn, we know he is rejoicing- “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Judy and daughters Diana Martin and Marcia Miller, as well as his parents and brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; daughter, Camella Moore with Janet; daughter, Teresa Quear; daughter, Lori and Chris Brumenshenkel, granddaughter, Kristen and Kyle Ziemke, and great-grands Otto, Rex, Lillian, and Juliette, grandson, Chief Petty Officer Jacob Brumenshenkel with great-granddaughter, Eleanor; son Jim and Melinda Balliett with granddaughter, Hope; son-in-law, Joel and Debbie Martin with grandson, Jace and Kendall Martin, granddaughter, Braelyn Martin, and granddaughters, Shaye Nieves, Marlie Newhouse, and Finley Martin. He will also be missed by numerous extended family, and countless friends.
Friends may join the family for visitation Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM at 98 South Diamond Street, Mansfield. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM. David will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery, Fishers, IN at a later date.
Those who would like to honor his memory can direct donations to SouthernCare Hospice, in Mansfield, OH.
Wappner Funeral Directors-Mansfield is honored to serve the Moore family.
