Charla Moore, BHS '64 (1946-2024)

 

Charla Wendy Moore

July 1, 1946 - November 10, 2024

Just received this sad email dated November 11, 2024...

Hi all...

We were just notified of the passing of Charla Wendy Moore BHS '64, by her sister Mary Moore Seekins BHS '62 and Steve Seekins BHS '62. Here is what they wrote:

"Last evening my sister-in-law Charla Wendy Moore passed away. She was a lovely person who struggled with many health issues for nearly her entire life including over 30 surgeries. While it is hard for us, she is now at peace and pain free!."

We have asked them to send us an obituary for Charla if they have one.

Charla and Mary Moore lived on the same street as my Jon did (Keystone St.) They were childhood friends who attended Horace Mann Elementary, John Muir and Burbank High together.

God  Bless Charla and her Family.

Pam Zipfel Kirkwood BHS '64 and Jon Kirkwood '64

DECEMBER 8, 2024 UPDATE

OBITUARY

Charla “Char, Charlie” Wendy Moore, 78 of Burbank, Californiapassed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones November 10, 2024, in Carlsbad, California.

 

Charla was born July 1,1946 to Jackie (Klowgard) Moore and Charles W. Moore in Glendale, California. Charla and her sister Mary were raised by their WWII widow single mom in Burbank, California.  Char was a member of the senior class at Burbank High School in 1964 and received her GED later. Early in her life she was a switch board operator and a bank officer specializing in new accounts.  She also worked for a long time as a receptionist in a hair salon and hostess at a restaurant and night club. While working at the salon she modeled many hairstyles for the stylists in addition to her receptionist duties. While she was a hostess at the restaurant and nightclub, she performed at many LBGTQ+ fundraising events held there as Marilyn Monroe. She developed many meaningful and lasting friendships. 

Her second career was being a “Jill of all trades”. She taught herself many skills to remodel the home she lived in with her mom and her sister’s home.  These skills included, but were not limited to, painting, wallpapering, laying tile inside the home and brink patios, crown molding, hanging and changing light fixtures, designing and laying sprinkler systems in the yard, and anything else that needed to be fixed.  Not only was she handy around the house, but she was also extremely creative when it came to sewing her own clothes, drapes, and other crafts including beautiful fabric covered photo albums. She loved jewelry and was talented in creating and fixing those items as well.  

Charla was always an avid dog lover.  Her first dog was a Mini Pincher named Susie. After that she rescued 3 German Shepherds, Brandi, Mandi and Katie. She also cared for her sister’s dogs often as well. She often referred to herself as a dog whisperer. Early in her life she was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. This disease controlled a lot of her activities due to the debilitating nature of her case. She became involved with The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and served on the board for a time.  She was also an active contributor to many charities. She also volunteered with the Women of Salem circle her mother was an active part of. She made food and took pictures at events her mother hosted or attended. She enjoyed being of service.  

Charla was preceded in death by her father Charles W. Moore (January 17, 1946) and her mother Jackie (Klowgard) Moore (September 18, 2011).  Charla is survived by her sister Mary (Steve) Seekins, Her niece Stephanie (Michael) Roberts and her nephew David (Mikelle) Seekins. Her great nieces and nephews Alex, John and Samantha Roberts and Graham and Savanah Seekins. As well as many beloved cousins.Charla was always ready to help others with a cheerful attitude and self-taught knowledge of many things.  She loved to dress to the 9’s and had bling on every finger! She told great stories and was positive and upbeat. 

A memorial service for Charla will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:00 am at Salem Lutheran Church Glendale, CA with a luncheon following. There will be a family graveside internment at Forrest Lawn Hollywood Hills. In lieu of follows, donations can be given in her name to The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals or Woman of Salem Lutheran Church.