Lasting Memories

Robert Leland Moore
July 26, 1944-Oct. 11, 2016
Springfield, MO

Bob Moore received a B.A. in History from Stanford University in 1966 and also completed his M.A. at Stanford in Communications. He began his career as a partner in Veriation Films of Palo Alto, California. Bob produced and directed a number of award-winning documentaries and educational films between 1970-1990. As the Silicon Valley evolved in Northern California in the 1980s and 90s, Bob also explored many freelance projects in computer programming and design. Bob was married to Patricia Moore for 30 years. Bob returned to his home state of Missouri in 2002 and was an avid walker and racquetball player. He loved hiking the many beautiful nature trails and pursued a wide range of interests at the library with books and audio books. He is survived by his son Mason Leland of Austin, Texas and Mason’s partner, Jessica Braun; grandson Marshall Leland; daughter Jennifer Megan of Springfield, Missouri; sister Betty Arnaud and her husband Victor of Monett, Missouri; along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.