Kathleen Marie Moore, 95, passed away at her home on the Plumbago Canyon Ranch north of Laramie June 28, 2022. Kathleen was born March 19, 1927 to Edward and Marie Scherrer. Her grandparents, William and Maria Radichal, were the original homesteaders of the family ranch in 1887. Many of Kathleen’s values were deeply ingrained in her as she spent summers on the ranch with them and, in fact, her childhood revolved around her entire family…parents, brother, cousin, grandparents, aunts and uncles. As a young lady, her job was to drive the hay stacker team of horses, or sometimes rake the hay, but always, she was elected to go to the house and fix the dinner. She was known for her cooking. She graduated from Laramie High School and attended the University of Wyoming.
Kathleen married Charles Castle in 1943. To this union, four children were born: William (Bill), Larry, Charleen and Elaine. They later divorced. She married Pat Ryan and they later divorced.
Kathleen married Tom D. Moore on December 3, 1972. Together they formed a partnership to be in the cattle business. Kathleen and Tom loved to dance as well as travel together. In later years, they would enjoy photographic books and visualize the described scenery and experience.
Kathleen valued studying the Bible as a guide for life. Family was important to Kathleen, and she was important to her family. She loved to throw a good party to celebrate birthdays, Christmas, grandchildren and just about anything else that should be celebrated. Every detail was tended to including the food, the atmosphere, the company and making memories. The pictures were always put in a scrapbook and journaled with love.
Kathleen loved the land and valued the traits of her pioneer ranching family. A treasure for her family is a book she wrote called “The Road Home.” She put to paper many of the great stories of the generations that have come before us to work the land. Along with the written stories, she loved to verbally tell the stories of ranching and family times. She was a charter member of the Albany County Cow-Belles. She served as county president among many other volunteer activities. An important contribution of her time and talent, and a project she valued, was her work on the “Cow-Belles Ring School Bells” book to document rural education in Albany County.
An excerpt from her poem “The Road Home” reads: “On that road home stand trees with leaves of gold, like familiar memories, a joy to behold. The blue sky reminds us that God up above is there to give us His benevolent love. Have faith in tomorrow, follow your dreams, nothing is impossible, as it sometimes seems. Take care of each other, make memories of your own, and we’ll all see each other on that long Road Home.”
Kathleen is survived by her husband of 49 years Tom D. Moore, Bosler; son William “Bill” Castle (Sharleen), Bosler; son Larry Castle; daughter Charleen Wallen (John Erickson), Laramie; daughter Elaine (Joseph) Springer, Orcas Island, WA. She is also survived by step-daughters Teri Collier, Ft. Collins, CO; and Tina (Jerry) Gustafson, Gillette. She is survived by six grandchildren: Cody (Marcia) Castle, Laramie; Kerin (Jake) Clark, Yoder; Julie (Chris) Devine, Laramie; Caleb Castle, Salt Lake City, UT; Heidi Kalak, Ft. Collins, CO; Natalie (Ethan) Richter, Laramie. Her 11 great-grandchildren are: Macey Castle; Kadra and Kyler Clark, Yoder; Jackson and Weston Devine, Laramie; Traian, Bianca and Stella Kalak, Ft. Collins, CO; and Simon, Cora, Ruby and Rosa Richter, Laramie. She is also survived by five step-grandchildren: Justin Eggleston; Danielle (Augustine) Sanchez; Desiree (Evan) Bazemore; Douglas (Tiffany) Johnson; and Crysten Johnson. Her two step-great grandchildren are: Theo Sanchez and Alphonse Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Marie Scherrer; her brother Billy Scherrer; and step-son Todd Moore.
Memorial service will be Tuesday, July 5 at 10 a.m. at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home in Laramie with burial at the Scherrer family plot at Greenhill Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Albany County Fairgrounds Activities Building with a meal hosted by the Albany County CattleWomen.
Memorials may be made to the Albany County Cow-Belles (ACCB) Scholarship Fund in Kathleen Moore’s name. Please make checks payable to “ACCB Scholarship” and mail to Albany County Cow-Belles Scholarship, C/O Shirley Lilley, 2017 East Grand Avenue #6, Laramie, WY 82070.
Rest in Peace with your many loved ones who have gone before you, Kathleen. You were a daughter to our grandparents, Tom and Phyllis Dodds. They treasured their friendship with you and your kids. We send our love and comfort to the family, especially Tom--who was a great husband and best friend. Tom took loving care of Kathleen for many years. My husband Bill and I have wonderful memories of the dinners and visits with Kathleen and Tom. Kathleen always wore bright, colorful clothing and jewelry. And her favorite perfume was White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor! Rest in Peace, dear friend. Our deepest condolences to Bill, Sharleen, Larry, Charlene, Elaine and families. Jeannie, Bill, Jenny, Danny, Jack, Jamie and Julie Dodds Gatecreek Ranch
Rest in Peace with your many loved ones who have gone before you, Kathleen. You were a daughter to our grandparents, Tom and Phyllis Dodds. They treasured their friendship with you and your kids. We send our love and comfort to the family, especially Tom--who was a great husband and best friend. Tom took loving care of Kathleen for many years. My husband Bill and I have wonderful memories of the dinners and visits with Kathleen and Tom. Kathleen always wore bright, colorful clothing and jewelry. And her favorite perfume was White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor! Rest in Peace, dear friend. Our deepest condolences to Bill, Sharleen, Larry, Charlene, Elaine and families. Jeannie, Bill, Jenny, Danny, Jack, Jamie and Julie Dodds Gatecreek Ranch
I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Kathleen at The Curiosity Shoppe. She was a wonderful person and always looked very stunning. A beautiful person all around. She will be missed by many. Vicki Heinrich
Sorry for your loss. Loved to watch her and Tom dance
Charleen, I am so sorry to learn about the loss of your wonderful mother. I always enjoyed seeing her!
A beautiful woman inside and out. She had amazing energy for life for so many years. She loved family and it was important to have family around for all special occasions. I have so many wonderful memories I will cherish until we meet again. I am so sorry to all of her family. She soars with angels now but will never be forgotten on this earth. May your love and memories bring you peace during this difficult time.
A friend we will remember.
Charleen, Elaine, Heidi, Natalie, Tom and Grandkids, We know things right now are stressful and painful and it's hard for the little ones to grasp. But your Mother, Wife. Grandmother and Great Grandmother, plus, left you with a wonderful legacy to be handed down. May those memories soon take place of the present hurting and bless all with the knowledge of her love and joy in all of you. Lee and Judy Morrow & Family
I have found memories of CowBelle meetings with Kathleen. I know she will be missed. Wish I was closer so I could give Charleen a hug, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lindsay Galey Mergelman
Sorry for your loss Tom. Patsy Hidalgo Vigil
My deepest condolences, so sorry to hear of your loss. I think of Kathleen often with very fond memories.
Kathleen was a special friend of my grandparents, Tom and Phyllis, and of my parents, Tom and Rita, and of myself and my sisters. She was a fine woman, and lived a fine life. She will rest in peace. My condolences to Tom and to all her family.
I am sorry to hear about Kathleen. She was a wonderful woman, she will be missed
So sorry for your loss, she was a lovely lady.
Sorry to hear about Kathleen . . . she will definitely be missed.
Kathleen was a great friend to my aunt June. They are now reunited. Rest In Peace.