Obituary of Jean Moore

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Moore on May 16, 2023 at the age of 77.

Jean was born on March 28, 1946, to Robert and Isabel Sinclair in North Battleford, Sask.

Jean is lovingly remembered by: Her children: Sharleen Moore (John Salamon) and their son: Jesse, Edward “Ted” Moore, Kimberley Moore, Tyrel (Reshall) Moore and their children: Corbin, Ryker, and Quinn, her brother: Jim (Gail) Sinclair also numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.        

She was predeceased by: Her husband of 52 years: Clifford Moore, her parents: Robert and Isabel Sinclair, her brother and sister: Robert Sinclair and Liz Jensen, her sister/brother-in-law: Cathy and Ron Dryhorub, her niece: Patti Jensen, her parents-in-law: Harold and Marjorie Moore, her brother-in-law: Lorne Moore, her sister/brother-in-law: Lorraine and Tom Deveries.

She was predeceased by: Her husband of 52 years: Clifford Moore, her parents: Robert and Isabel Sinclair, her brother and sister: Robert Sinclair and Liz Jensen, her sister/brother-in-law: Cathy and Ron Dryhorub, her niece: Patti Jensen, her parents-in-law: Harold and Marjorie Moore, her brother-in-law: Lorne Moore, her sister/brother-in-law: Lorraine and Tom Deveries.

In the spring of 1948, the family moved into North Battleford from Bresaylor.

Jean attended school in North Battleford and worked alongside her mother at the lunch counter in the old Kresgie’s department store, she worked at the Snack Shop. She also took on the job of cashier at OK Economy and Norwood Bakery.

Jean was very active in a couple of local area clubs that being Whitkow Bucks Only Club, Whitkow Ladies Association, as well she maintained a membership in the local Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9 for numerous years.

Jean was very active with the outdoors she could be found out working in her garden and flower beds in the summer. As well enjoyed years of camping and fishing with her family and the “group”. She would go hunting with her husband and kids to where one year she went out and was successful while Cliff was away hunting else where she had to get assistance from the neighbour to load it.

Jeans love for her kids and grandchildren was undeniable she would spend as much time as she could with them and through the years kids had moved away, she always stayed in touch through phone calls and special occasion cards which were always signed with “xoxoxo”.

On July 4, 2019, Jean was diagnosed with cancer. She spent the next 4 years courageously fighting it through radiation treatments, chemotherapy, and surgery. This fight was right up to the end when she was admitted into Battlefords Union Hospital. Where she passed away surrounded by her family.

A Funeral service to celebrate Jean’s life was held Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 1:00 pm in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, SK with Reverend Trevor Malyon officiating.  The Eulogy was given by Wilbert Fennig, Honorary pallbearers were Agnes Woroch, Murial Nachtegaele, Connie Fennig, Kathy Gagne, Doreen Rawlyk, Jeanette Swistun and Hedy Wing.  Active pallbearers were Murray Sinclair, Jimmy Sinclair, Wyatt Fennig, Michael Sinclair, Mark Fennig and Chance Fennig.

Interment will take place at a later date.

Donations in memory of Jean Moore may be made to the STARS Air Ambulance or The Canadian Cancer Society as tokens of remembrance.

The family would like to thank the numerous individuals who came to see mom while in the hospital as well the exceptional care by the nursing staff in the COPS section and the staff on 2nd Floor West and 3rd Floor East it was very much appreciated. As well to Dr. Hullar for his exceptional bedside manner and visit from his special little pup which brightened mom’s day.

Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, R. Mark Muir & Delores Beaulac Funeral Directors, Spiritwood, SK (306) 883-3500.