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In Loving Memory of Daniel Ray Moore

Daniel Ray Moore was born on July 9, 1945, in Tillamook, Oregon, and raised in rural Oregon by his parents, Lloyd Otis Moore and Helen Moore. His upbringing was modest and rooted in farm life in Estacada and later Boring, where hard work was expected and independence came early. His father was a machinist, and from a young age Daniel learned how to figure things out for himself.

That independence stayed with him for life.

As a boy and young man, Daniel had a strong will and a free spirit. He often did things his own way, sometimes without worrying much about the consequences, but always with confidence and grit. He became an entrepreneur early, eventually building his own sprinkler and irrigation business. He worked hard, and he also liked to play hard.

Daniel was married several times over the course of his life, and through those seasons, he became a father and stepfather to a blended family he deeply loved. His children include Dana Young, Chris Moore, Dronda Fisher, Dennis Fisher, and Aaron Kappl. He was also a proud grandfather to Jayden Moore, Hannah Moore, Megan Moore, Hannah Young, Chase Young, Dewey Kappl, Tyler Strohl, and a great-grandfather to two cherished great-grandchildren, Aldi & Alma Sorenson.

In 1981, during a difficult season marked by divorce and economic hardship, Daniel remained deeply committed to being present as a father. Showing up mattered to him. He rarely missed events, milestones, or moments. In many ways, this was intentional. He often spoke of not remembering his own father being around much, and he was determined to be different.

Daniel found love again later in life with Linda Kappl. From the moment they met at Lydia’s Bar in Rockwood, Oregon, it was clear they were meant for one another. They were inseparable, true partners and best friends. Together, they shared a spirit of adventure that led them to sell the irrigation business, purchase a 44-foot sailboat, and spend six unforgettable years sailing the west coast of Mexico.

When they returned home, Daniel and Linda poured their energy into building a thriving community through Enagic, forming an incredible team centered on connection, service, and opportunity.

In recent years, Daniel’s health declined steadily. Vision loss, diabetes, heart issues, and eventually debilitating back pain took a toll. Despite his strength and resilience, the challenges compounded. In his final months, his family stepped in to help coordinate care and advocate for him, but by then much damage had already been done.

After a fall aboard the boat the day after Christmas, Daniel was taken to OHSU. His kidneys failed, and doctors confirmed metastatic cancer. Surrounded by love, and with clear decisions made to prioritize comfort and dignity, Daniel passed peacefully on December 29, 2025, at 6:41 p.m.

Daniel was a fixer. If something was broken, he could repair it. If something was needed, he would find a way. He loved people, especially his family and friends, and he gave freely, often more than he had.

Nothing brought him more joy than gathering the people he loved around him, except, perhaps, Linda.

He will be remembered for his resourcefulness, his generosity, his entrepreneurial spirit, and the deep love he had for those closest to him.

And he will be missed, profoundly

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