Clarence Arthur Moore, 93

Clarence Arthur Moore, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, 93, of Harrison, Idaho, passed away Feb. 2, 2025, at his home in Harrison. Clarence was born Aug. 1, 1931, in Leola, S.D., son of the late Arthur and Genevieve (Hart) Moore. 

Clarence graduated from Forbes High School in Forbes, N.D., and went on to attend the Ellendale Normal College in Ellendale, N.D., where he earned a degree in business. He was also a member of the US Marine Corps, serving during the Korean Conflict. 

Clarence married his high school sweetheart, Betty Mae Derry, on Sept. 16, 1950, in Aberdeen, S.D. The couple relocated to the Silver Valley in 1962 from Craigmont, Idaho. Betty later passed away July 17, 2021.

Clarence was a high school teacher for numerous years and taught at both Craigmont High School in Craigmont, Idaho, as well as Kellogg High School in Kellogg, Idaho, for 26 years. In addition, he taught evening adult office machine/typing classes, was treasurer of the teacher’s credit union, drove bus for School District 391, sold tickets to high school games and matches, and built display cabinets for the trophies in Andrews Gym. 

After his retirement in 1988, Betty and Clarence followed their passion for traveling. They enjoyed their adventures in Europe, Canada and the U.S. They spent 32 years as “snowbirds,” traveling cross-country to Quartzsite, Yuma, Texas, with a goal of visiting all 50 states. He was honored to be included in the Lone Eagle Honor Flight in May 2023 for his trip to Washington, D.C. 

He was a member of the Kellogg Elks and the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time in his wood shop and woodworking and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He and Betty went “over and above,” constantly supporting their children’s adventures, moves and crises. During his “golden years,” he volunteered for Second Harvest food distribution and the Elk’s Christmas food and gift basket building and distribution. 

In addition to his parents and beloved wife Betty, Clarence is preceded in death by a daughter, June Ann Moore. 

Survivors include his three children, Clare “Butch” (Lorena) Moore of Harrison, Idaho, Karen (Mark) Edwards of Libby, Mont., and Bryan (Chrystal) Moore of Pinehurst, Idaho; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

The family wishes to extend an invitation to two celebration of life gatherings: the first will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at the St. Maries Elks Lodge, beginning at 11 a.m., and the second will be held Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at the Inland Lounge, 213 McKinley Ave., in Kellogg, from 3 to 6 p.m. 

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. 

Memories of Clarence and messages of condolence may be shared with his family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Moore family with arrangements.