Anne M. Moore

Anne Marie Moore was a special woman who found the greatest joy in her family. A fun loving lady, Anne loved sports and loved keeping busy, especially if it mean spending time with her loved ones. A beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Anne will be truly missed. The 1920's swept into the United States with a wind of change. Shaken from the terrors of the first World War, the United States showed resilience, entering into an era of prosperity and social change known as the Roaring Twenties. The women of the nation particularly felt the positive impacts of the era; with the newly earned right to vote in 1920, over the next decade they would enter the workforce rapidly, reject the confines of traditional fashions, and usher in the age of the flapper and the bob. For Harry E. and Carol L. (Hildner) Potter in Crystal Falls, Michigan, the year 1926 was filled with exciting changes of their own, as they prepared their home for the birth of their first child. One cold day, on November 22, 1926, they welcomed a new little life into their home, a daughter they named Anne Marie. The first born child, Anne was soon joined by a younger sister, Barbara. When she was still young, Anne and her family moved to Muskegon, where her father took the position of coach and athletic director at Muskegon High School. Her mother worked as a kindergarten teacher at Angell School in Muskegon as well. Growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan, Anne spent many summer days of her early childhood playing at the beach. Often, the street where they live would flood, and she and her neighborhood friends would swim in the street, which they named "Potter's Pool". A social girl, Anne shared close friendships with the children in her neighborhood, and was a dear friend of Marie (Pascoe) Arnold. Anne enjoyed spending time with her family, and enjoyed their car trips to Milwaukee, their trip to the Chicago 1933 World's Fair, Detroit Tigers games, and visits to Aunt DeDe's cottage in Grand Haven. Anne loved attending Muskegon High athletic events, and always cheered her father on at his semi-pro baseball games at Marsh Field. An accomplished athlete herself, Anne was talented in basketball, field hockey and bowling. She attended McLaughlin Elementary, Muskegon Jr. High, and later graduated from Muskegon Senior High School with her class in 1945. After high school, Anne attended Western Michigan University for two years. When Anne was still in high school, she met a young man who she would later marry. The newlyweds had two children together, Lynn in 1949 and David in 1962. As her husband was in the military, Anne moved frequently with her family, living in Topeka, Kansas; Shreveport, Louisiana and Clarkston, Michigan before returning back to Muskegon. Unfortunately, Anne and her husband later divorced. Anne was a wonderful parent, and with her no nonsense attitude she ran a very structured and organized household. Anne worked as a Playground Supervisor at Glenside School for 30 years, and developed special relationships with her coworkers. The crew loved each other dearly, and often shared lunch dates together. In her spare time, Anne was involved in the Vikings, and served as the Secretary of the Muskegon Big Red Athletic Foundation. She was also a member of 1st Congregational Church in Muskegon. Anne enjoyed antiquing, and often traveled with her mother to Allegan to sell her antiques. As an adult, Anne continued to enjoy attending athletic events, and even more so when she could cheer on her granddaughter, Dana, in her activities. Family was always important to Anne, and she loved visiting and spending time with them. She loved talking about sports with her son, David, and was so excited for their trip to a Chicago Cubs game that she had everything ready four days early. She took many trips with her daughter, Lynn, to the Upper Peninsula, once visiting Escanaba for Big Red football. When Anne's children were grown and had kids of their own, Anne was thrilled to become a grandmother. She and her granddaughter Dana were close friends, and loved sharing dinner and heart to hearts. One of Dana's favorite memories of her grandmother is when she held her great grandson, Cory, for the first time. Anne adored Cory, and would often sit and watch him, exclaiming, "Isn't he a joy!" and "He is the love of my life". Anne passed away on January 21, 2011 Anne always knew that times spent with family were meant to be cherished. With a love for sports, traveling, and time spent with loved ones, Anne found great joy in simple things in life. A beloved mother, grandmother and friend, she will be dearly missed, and lovingly remembered. SURVIVORS Son, David Moore of Comstock Park; daughter, Lynn (Jim) Waldo of Newaygo; granddaughter, Dana Judd of Muskegon; great grandson, Cory Judd; sister, Barbara (John) MacMeekin of Spring Lake; 3 nieces, Janet Neal of Glen Ridge, NJ, Jean MacMeekin of Harper Woods, MI, Joan MacMeekin of Muskegon; 2 great nephews; 1 great niece. MEMORIAL GATHERING Tuesday, 2-6 PM at Clock Life Story Funeral Home - Muskegon. MEMORIAL: Muskegon High School Baseball, Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book. Clock Life Story- Muskegon