John Michael Moore

John Moore, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away March 9th, 2025 at 8:08 pm, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness. John was a man of quiet confidence and deep integrity. He faced this cancer battle with a private strength, never wanting anyone to feel sorry for him or to treat him anything other than an equal among friends. 

Born in California on October 6th, 1975, John was all boy – full of energy, always playing hard and drawn to the outdoors. As the second of four children, he naturally took on the role of protector, peace maker, leader, loyal friend and playmate to his siblings. He wanted nothing other than to be considered a “big kid” with his brother’s friends, and yet was an easy playmate, role model and guardian to his younger sisters. 

John grew up in Greeley, Colorado, attending Madison Elementary, Franklin Middle School, Heath Junior High and Greeley High School, eventually graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Sociology. John was well known and well-loved in the Greeley community. A local “celebrity” on the basketball courts and even years later was described as a natural athlete whose basketball skill appeared effortless on the court. John even overcame a life-threatening battle with bacterial meningitis his junior year of high school to continue his basketball career at the collegiate level. 

For over 20 years, John built a successful career with Farmer’s Insurance, working both on the catastrophe team and with his local claims office. John was known for always being willing to help others. He prided himself in being knowledgeable and confident with contractors and home owners while also serving as a trusted resource. His expertise and natural willingness to help others extended far beyond his profession. He was the type of person who would drop everything to help a friend, look over an estimate or offer advice. 

John’s greatest passions in life revolved around his family, sports and being outdoors. His love story with his wife, Katie, began in 1999, meeting when John was 24 and Katie was 16 at Pelican Lakes Golf Course. Fate decided that they weren’t ready to become inseparable until 2004 after a chance second meeting on their birthdays sealed their destiny. John and Katie married in 2008 and began raising their family in Windsor with the birth of daughters Emery (2011) and Addisyn (2014). Throughout this time, John remained active in recreational basketball, sand volleyball, men’s and couples golf leagues. One of his favorite past times was humoring Katie on the golf course for date nights and their Sunday couple’s golf league. Something they enjoyed most together was playing, watching and talking about any and all sports. From traveling to watch different sporting events, participating in fantasy football, march madness and staying up late to catch last minute buzzer beaters on tv. This passion included John’s greatest sports love: coaching and cheering on his daughters, especially in basketball. Watching them play was one of his greatest joys, and he took immense pride in being their biggest supporter. He was known for being a calm presence on the sidelines, and he spent several nights coaching up his girls at the dinner table after games. The girls would often speak of never hearing dad yell but seeing his excitement in his body language and ‘thumbs up’ from the sidelines. 

John appreciated authenticity above all else. He carried within himself expectations and values of trust, honesty, calmness and respect. He was the strong and silent type -- naturally cool and effortlessly popular. People were drawn to his steady presence, kindness, and genuine nature. He valued honesty, loyalty and real connections, which is why he had lifelong friendships and never met a stranger.

John was a man of deep faith, he never let anyone tell him what to believe- his faith was his own, shaped by his experiences and his personal journey. He understood that God had a plan for his life, and never wavered in his trust in God’s timing. In the last year of his life, John talked frequently about his trust in God’s plan. He was never angry and wanted more than anything to leave his girls with a sense of faith over fear which he modeled daily throughout his cancer journey. 

Family meant everything to John. For over 25 years, he and his family gathered weekly for what became fondly known as “wing night”. It evolved from gathering to watch American Idol and eating steak and salmon to scheduling around busy kid schedules… eventually landing on Monday night wings and family games. John always felt privileged that he could raise his girls alongside his family and siblings for so many years. John’s greatest wish at the end of his life was to be home, surrounded by his family. John is survived by his wife Katie Moore, daughters Emery (13) and Addisyn (10) Moore, father Rick Moore, siblings Rick (Diana) Moore, Jolie (Mike) Michaelson, Michelle (Matt) Finn and nieces and nephews: Grant, Reagan and Will Moore, Cody, Noah and Paige Michaelson, Trevor and Natalie Moore, and Hannah and Grant Finn. Along with Grandma Jody (Will) Hott-Kulp and many aunts, uncles and cousins. John is proceeded in death by his mother, Kathy Moore, Grandparents Jim Fowler, Bill Hott, Don Moore and Lela Moore.

John Moore was a protector, a giver, and a rock for his family and those around him. He was soft spoken yet strong, caring yet confident, and always, always real; you never had to question if John liked you or not. The void that John leaves behind is great, which only goes to remind us of the love of a life well lived.

John will be celebrated on March 27th 2025 at 11am. The Celebration will be held at Christ Community Church in Greeley CO with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial or donation gifts to help support John’s legacy and his desire to provide a secure future for his girls can be made via Venmo: @Kathryn-Moore-66 with the last four digits of her number being 2757. Via a GoFundMe giving page: https://gofund.me/41bb9d43 Or via mailing to 6106 Chesney Ct. Windsor, CO 80550.