Sep. 17, 1976 - Jan. 4, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Michael D. Moore, 33 years, of Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN, died at approximately 7 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at his home, after apparently taking his own life. He was born on September 17, 1976 in Niles, MI, to Larry D. and Marcia "Rat" (Pierce) Moore. He was a lifetime area resident. He attended Niles High School and graduated from Brandywine High School in 1994. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy from 1994-1996. He was employed since 2004 at Byram Healthcare Center, South Bend, IN. Michael was an avid Michigan Football Fan. He enjoyed Karaoke, reading books and watching movies. On August 12, 2006 in Mishawaka he married Brandi R. (Bulmer) Moore who survives. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Andrew Umbaugh, Jenna and Austin Stickler; parents, Larry D. and Marcia "Rat" Moore of Niles; paternal grandparents, Lynn & Mary Moore of Buchanan, MI; brothers, Chris L. (Jessica) Moore of South Bend, IN and Sean D. (Christie) Moore of Niles; and two nieces, Madeline D. and Isabella C. Moore. Services for Michael D. Moore will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with Rob Kellogg and Lady Rhiannon Dunham officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Michael may be made to the Saint Joseph County Humane Society.