Daniel Moore Tucson, Arizona Obituary

Daniel Moore

Daniel L. Moore 57, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Leon and Mrs. June Moore; fiance, Jackie Meiner and her children, Brandon and Alyssa; brothers, Steven (Judy) and David (Donna); sister, Susan Keenan (Patrick); children, Zachary (of Prescott), Callie (of Atlanta) and Rebecca (of Tucson); former wife, Jennifer Moore and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Caitlin Moore. Dan was a standout athlete at Sahuaro High School, where he lettered in varsity baseball and football. He went on to play college baseball for New Mexico Highlands University and the University of Arizona, where he received his degree. He became head coach of the Santa Rita High School baseball program in 1979 and amassed over 400 wins in his 30 year career, leading his team to the state playoffs every year from 1982 to 2003. In 1986, he guided the Eagles to the Class AAA state championship. Santa Rita was also the state runner up in Class 4A in 1999 and 2000 and won divisional championships in 1982, 1989, 1992 and 1997. Dan retired from coaching in 2010, and the Santa Rita High School baseball field has been named Dan Moore Field in his honor. In addition to coaching high school, Dan has also led Connie Mack teams, winning two state championships and six Southern Arizona championships, as well as Big League teams, many of which won championships. In 1982, Dan's Big League team won Arizona, regional and national championships and he was named National Coach of the Year. In 2007 he was inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame. An avid outdoorsman, Dan also spent many hours fishing or hunting with Zach and his dogs. A Memorial Service celebrating Dan's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Saguaro Christian Church, 8302 E. Broadway, Tucson. In lieu of flowers, Dan's family asks for donations to Saguaro Christian Church or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, 4560 E. Broadway #214, JDRF.org. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
February 7, 201102/07/2011
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Daniel L. Moore 57, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Leon and Mrs. June Moore; fiance, Jackie Meiner and her children, Brandon and Alyssa; brothers, Steven (Judy) and David (Donna); sister, Susan Keenan (Patrick); children, Zachary (of Prescott), Callie (of Atlanta) and Rebecca (of Tucson); former wife, Jennifer Moore and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Caitlin Moore. Dan was a standout athlete at Sahuaro High School, where he lettered in varsity baseball and football. He went on to play college baseball for New Mexico Highlands University and the University of Arizona, where he received his degree. He became head coach of the Santa Rita High School baseball program in 1979 and amassed over 400 wins in his 30 year career, leading his team to the state playoffs every year from 1982 to 2003. In 1986, he guided the Eagles to the Class AAA state championship. Santa Rita was also the state runner up in Class 4A in 1999 and 2000 and won divisional championships in 1982, 1989, 1992 and 1997. Dan retired from coaching in 2010, and the Santa Rita High School baseball field has been named Dan Moore Field in his honor. In addition to coaching high school, Dan has also led Connie Mack teams, winning two state championships and six Southern Arizona championships, as well as Big League teams, many of which won championships. In 1982, Dan's Big League team won Arizona, regional and national championships and he was named National Coach of the Year. In 2007 he was inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame. An avid outdoorsman, Dan also spent many hours fishing or hunting with Zach and his dogs. A Memorial Service celebrating Dan's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Saguaro Christian Church, 8302 E. Broadway, Tucson. In lieu of flowers, Dan's family asks for donations to Saguaro Christian Church or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, 4560 E. Broadway #214, JDRF.org. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

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Saturday, February 12 2011
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Saguaro Christian Church
8302 E. Broadway Blvd.
TUCSON, AZ 85716
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