Stephen Hood Moore

Stephen H. Moore 10/21/1950-01/03/2024. Steve was born and raised in the Salinas Valley, and attended Salinas Valley High School. He graduated from Oregon State University in 1973 and was a proud member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, where he made many lifelong friends. Steve worked his entire life in the produce industry, specializing in Central Valley table grapes. He “lived and breathed the passion of the produce industry” and was an innovator in the field. Steve was also an avid outdoorsman. His favorite pastime was drift boat fishing for steelhead on the Smith river. Steve spent the last 25 years of his life in Visalia with his beloved wife, Eva Moore. He was known for his unique sense of humor, charm, and endearing quirks. Above all, Steve had a big heart. He was generous and deeply loved by all those around him. He was a great father and wonderful husband. He leaves behind his wife and sons, William Moore and Jimmy Ibarra.

Funeral services will be held on January 15th at 10:00 a.m. in the Woodlake Apostolic Assembly Church located at 199 North Palm Street, Woodlake, CA. The funeral will be followed by a reception at Woodlake Veterans Memorial Hall to celebrate Steve’s life.