Eric "Trotter" Moore

Eric 'Trotter' Moore went home to his heavenly Father, March 7, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Eric was born January 2, 1959 in Oberlin, the son of Melvin Moore and Dorothy (Reith) Moore. He graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1977 and Kansas State University in 1982 with a degree in Ag Economics. Eric married Shelly Flynn, September 1, 1990 in Silverton, Oregon. He worked as a Mortgage Officer for many years and was working towards a Real Estate Appraiser's license when he was diagnosed with renal cancer in May of 2012. Eric's life was centered in caring for and enjoying the activities of his children, sharing time with family and friends and anything to do with Kansas State University (KSU). Eric is survived by his loving wife, Shelly Moore, daughter Justine and son Dylan all of the home in Manhattan; father Melvin Moore and his wife Margaret, Benkelman, Nebraska; his mother Dorothy Moore of Oberlin; father and mother-in-law Dale and Arlene Flynn of Lyons, Oregon; sister Debbie and husband Mike, niece Emma and nephew Mark Nickels all of McLouth; brother Brian Moore, Las Vegas, Nevada; sister-in-law Debbie Flynn of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and brother-in-law Tim Flynn of Las Vegas, Nevada; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and lifelong friends. A KSU (purple) themed memorial service will be held Saturday, March 16, 11:00 am, at the KSU Alumni Center in Manhattan. A graveside service will be at the Oberlin Cemetery on Saturday, March 23, 3:00 pm followed by a social gathering for family and friends at St John's Lutheran Church in Oberlin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eric Moore account at the Kansas State Bank, 8803 East Highway 24, Manhattan, KS, 66502 to help with the medical expenses.