Ralph Moore

Ralph Cook Moore passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. Ralph was born on September 17, 1934, at St. Francis Hospital, Santa Barbara, California to Leonard Moore and Helen Cook Moore. He was the oldest of three brothers and lived his entire life in Santa Barbara.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Moore and Helen Cook Moore and by his brother, John Moore. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, son Steven Louis Moore and daughter-in-law Jean Moore (Boise, Idaho), son Omer Scott Moore (Santa Barbara, California), daughter Suzanne Moore Robinson and son-in-law Mike Robinson (Ft. Collins, Colorado), as well as his youngest brother Wayne Moore (Pueblo, Colorado). He is survived by grandchildren Rose Moore, Crystal Moore, Josh Moore, Justin Moore, Michael Anthony Orosco, Rosalie Robinson and Joy Robinson. He is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Ralph graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1952 where he was a member of the state champion “Drill Kings”, an ROTC 28 member rifle team. In his youth, Ralph was a Boy Scout and became a member of Order of the Arrow. After graduation, he went on to the Carpenter’s Apprenticeship program. Later he taught the Carpenter Apprentices. Ralph was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and Carpenters Local 1062 for over 70 years, and worked for various general contractors on projects large and small.

Ralph Moore married Charlotte Hendrick June 10, 1956. Ralph and Charlotte had three children; Steven Louis Moore, Omer Scott Moore and Suzanne Moore Robinson.

The family enjoyed many camping adventures as the children grew up. Ralph loved the outdoors and became a certified climber. He ascended the Grand Teton once and hiked Mount Whitney several times.

Ralph served as an Asst. Scout Master, Scout Master and Explorer advisor.

In retirement, Ralph constructed projects at the Boy Scout Camp, Rancho Alegre and volunteered doing maintenance projects. Other volunteer projects in retirement included work at the relocated Goleta Train Station. Ralph was a great handyman and did many projects for friends and family like building wooden picnic tables and even making bat boxes.

Ralph and Charlotte volunteered for 24 years with the Super Seven for events by Tri-California around the State of California. They enjoyed camping with the Los Gitanos camping group where Ralph and Charlotte served as Wagon Masters for several years. Ralph also enjoyed playing poker with a fun group of friends and neighbors.

Ralph and Charlotte were members of the Santa Barbara Model A Ford Club. They enjoyed many outings in their 1930 Model A Town Sedan (“Adelaine”).

Ralph will be missed, and in our hearts forever. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Parkinson’s Research Foundation at 5969 Cattle Ridge Blvd., Suite 100, Sarasota, Florida 34232 or Scouting America, Las Padres Council, Rancho Alegre, 4000 Modoc Road #4, Goleta, California 93110 or the Charity of your choice.