*** As a gift to his family, Bear prearranged all details regarding his cremation, ceremonies following his death and even wrote his own obituary. The words below are his own. No changes have been made. ***
Bear was born May 6, 1947, at the Bell Misson in California to Buel Linuel Moore and Dema Laverne Moore.
Moore is preceded in death by his parents, Buel and Dema Moore, his sister Mary Lou Moore; and his brothers Donald C. Moore, Kenneth W. Moore, and Michael L. Moore.
Survivors include his loving wife Rebecca Moore, one daughter Amanda Moore (David Parsons), one stepdaughter Andrea Erwin (Dennis), one sister Sharon Brown, 3 grandchildren (Darbi Jones, Jessica Erwin and Oz Erwin), 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Lee Standing Bear Moore was the volunteer secretary for the Manataka American Indian Council and the editor of the Smoke Signal News for more than two decades. He authored many stories under his own name and more than three dozen nom de plumes. He was a historian, author, lecturer, and spiritual elder.
Moore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Law in 1972 from LaSalle University of Chicago, IL. He also earned a BS of Business Administration in 1974 from LaSalle University.
Moore was a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran and 100% service-connected disabled. He ultimately gave his life to the disabilities he faced from serving his country. As a US Army Infantry Platoon Sergeant, he was the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Hearts, the Vietnam Gallantry in Action medal, and various other medals of merit and honor. He received an honorable discharge in 1969.
Moore was a member of the Arkansas College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy Association. He received the Governor's Community Excellence award from Governor Bill Clinton in 1986. He was an advisory board member of the Hospitality Training Institute at Garland County Community College in 1995; served as a board member of the ARTS Foundation of Hot Springs in 1993-1995. He was a proud member of the Hot Springs Village Military Order of the Purple Heart. Moore was a former member of Sumpter Lodge 419 of the Free and Accepted Masons; He was a commissioner on the Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission, 1991 to 1993; he was a member and tutor trainer of the Laubach Literacy in Action Internation, 1990-1994; President of the Exchange Club of Hot Springs, 1981-1988; President of the Sleepy Valley Improvement Association 1981-1988; a member and officer of the United States Jaycees, 1972 to 1979; and a delegate to the Country Music Association 1975-1983.
Lee Standing Bear Moore developed many educational and social service programs and counseled hundreds of people needing assistance. He created one of the largest American Indian websites in the world at Manataka.org. Moore appeared on television, documentaries and radio talk shows and regularly presented programs to civic groups, schools, and churches. As an American Indian ceremonial leader, Bear officiated weddings, funerals, blessings, and healing ceremonies.
Moore was a marketing consultant and business manager for most of his career. He produced over 100 major concerts and events from 1972 to 1982. He was Executive Director of Aware Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program from 1982 to 1989 and a business and marketing consultant from 1989 to 1998.
In his final few years, Bear took a step back from the limelight and helping others to focus on the family he had forgotten. As his time on earth grew shorter, he expressed time and again that he wished he had shifted focus sooner. No accolade or achievement is more important than family. Time is the only thing we can not get back. Use it wisely.
Bear was born May 6, 1947, at the Bell Misson in California to Buel Linuel Moore and Dema Laverne Moore.
Moore is preceded in death by his parents, Buel and Dema Moore, his sister Mary Lou Moore; and his brothers Donald C. Moore, Kenneth W. Moore, and Michael L. Moore.
Survivors include his loving wife Rebecca Moore, one daughter Amanda Moore (David Parsons), one stepdaughter Andrea Erwin (Dennis), one sister Sharon Brown, 3 grandchildren (Darbi Jones, Jessica Erwin and Oz Erwin), 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Lee Standing Bear Moore was the volunteer secretary for the Manataka American Indian Council and the editor of the Smoke Signal News for more than two decades. He authored many stories under his own name and more than three dozen nom de plumes. He was a historian, author, lecturer, and spiritual elder.
Moore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Law in 1972 from LaSalle University of Chicago, IL. He also earned a BS of Business Administration in 1974 from LaSalle University.
Moore was a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran and 100% service-connected disabled. He ultimately gave his life to the disabilities he faced from serving his country. As a US Army Infantry Platoon Sergeant, he was the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Hearts, the Vietnam Gallantry in Action medal, and various other medals of merit and honor. He received an honorable discharge in 1969.
Moore was a member of the Arkansas College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy Association. He received the Governor's Community Excellence award from Governor Bill Clinton in 1986. He was an advisory board member of the Hospitality Training Institute at Garland County Community College in 1995; served as a board member of the ARTS Foundation of Hot Springs in 1993-1995. He was a proud member of the Hot Springs Village Military Order of the Purple Heart. Moore was a former member of Sumpter Lodge 419 of the Free and Accepted Masons; He was a commissioner on the Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission, 1991 to 1993; he was a member and tutor trainer of the Laubach Literacy in Action Internation, 1990-1994; President of the Exchange Club of Hot Springs, 1981-1988; President of the Sleepy Valley Improvement Association 1981-1988; a member and officer of the United States Jaycees, 1972 to 1979; and a delegate to the Country Music Association 1975-1983.
Lee Standing Bear Moore developed many educational and social service programs and counseled hundreds of people needing assistance. He created one of the largest American Indian websites in the world at Manataka.org. Moore appeared on television, documentaries and radio talk shows and regularly presented programs to civic groups, schools, and churches. As an American Indian ceremonial leader, Bear officiated weddings, funerals, blessings, and healing ceremonies.
Moore was a marketing consultant and business manager for most of his career. He produced over 100 major concerts and events from 1972 to 1982. He was Executive Director of Aware Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program from 1982 to 1989 and a business and marketing consultant from 1989 to 1998.
In his final few years, Bear took a step back from the limelight and helping others to focus on the family he had forgotten. As his time on earth grew shorter, he expressed time and again that he wished he had shifted focus sooner. No accolade or achievement is more important than family. Time is the only thing we can not get back. Use it wisely.
*** As a gift to his family, Bear prearranged all details regarding his cremation, ceremonies following his death and even wrote his own obituary. The words below are his own. No changes have been made. ***
Bear was born May 6, 1947, at the Bell Misson in California to Buel Linuel Moore and Dema Laverne Moore.
Moore is preceded in death by his parents, Buel and Dema Moore, his sister Mary Lou Moore; and his brothers Donald C. Moore, Kenneth W. Moore, and Michael L. Moore.
Survivors include his loving wife Rebecca Moore, one daughter Amanda Moore (David Parsons), one stepdaughter Andrea Erwin (Dennis), one sister Sharon Brown, 3 grandchildren (Darbi Jones, Jessica Erwin and Oz Erwin), 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Lee Standing Bear Moore was the volunteer secretary for the Manataka American Indian Council and the editor of the Smoke Signal News for more than two decades. He authored many stories under his own name and more than three dozen nom de plumes. He was a historian, author, lecturer, and spiritual elder.
Moore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Law in 1972 from LaSalle University of Chicago, IL. He also earned a BS of Business Administration in 1974 from LaSalle University.
Moore was a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran and 100% service-connected disabled. He ultimately gave his life to the disabilities he faced from serving his country. As a US Army Infantry Platoon Sergeant, he was the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Hearts, the Vietnam Gallantry in Action medal, and various other medals of merit and honor. He received an honorable discharge in 1969.
Moore was a member of the Arkansas College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy Association. He received the Governor's Community Excellence award from Governor Bill Clinton in 1986. He was an advisory board member of the Hospitality Training Institute at Garland County Community College in 1995; served as a board member of the ARTS Foundation of Hot Springs in 1993-1995. He was a proud member of the Hot Springs Village Military Order of the Purple Heart. Moore was a former member of Sumpter Lodge 419 of the Free and Accepted Masons; He was a commissioner on the Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission, 1991 to 1993; he was a member and tutor trainer of the Laubach Literacy in Action Internation, 1990-1994; President of the Exchange Club of Hot Springs, 1981-1988; President of the Sleepy Valley Improvement Association 1981-1988; a member and officer of the United States Jaycees, 1972 to 1979; and a delegate to the Country Music Association 1975-1983.
Lee Standing Bear Moore developed many educational and social service programs and counseled hundreds of people needing assistance. He created one of the largest American Indian websites in the world at Manataka.org. Moore appeared on television, documentaries and radio talk shows and regularly presented programs to civic groups, schools, and churches. As an American Indian ceremonial leader, Bear officiated weddings, funerals, blessings, and healing ceremonies.
Moore was a marketing consultant and business manager for most of his career. He produced over 100 major concerts and events from 1972 to 1982. He was Executive Director of Aware Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program from 1982 to 1989 and a business and marketing consultant from 1989 to 1998.
In his final few years, Bear took a step back from the limelight and helping others to focus on the family he had forgotten. As his time on earth grew shorter, he expressed time and again that he wished he had shifted focus sooner. No accolade or achievement is more important than family. Time is the only thing we can not get back. Use it wisely.
Bear was born May 6, 1947, at the Bell Misson in California to Buel Linuel Moore and Dema Laverne Moore.
Moore is preceded in death by his parents, Buel and Dema Moore, his sister Mary Lou Moore; and his brothers Donald C. Moore, Kenneth W. Moore, and Michael L. Moore.
Survivors include his loving wife Rebecca Moore, one daughter Amanda Moore (David Parsons), one stepdaughter Andrea Erwin (Dennis), one sister Sharon Brown, 3 grandchildren (Darbi Jones, Jessica Erwin and Oz Erwin), 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Lee Standing Bear Moore was the volunteer secretary for the Manataka American Indian Council and the editor of the Smoke Signal News for more than two decades. He authored many stories under his own name and more than three dozen nom de plumes. He was a historian, author, lecturer, and spiritual elder.
Moore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Law in 1972 from LaSalle University of Chicago, IL. He also earned a BS of Business Administration in 1974 from LaSalle University.
Moore was a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran and 100% service-connected disabled. He ultimately gave his life to the disabilities he faced from serving his country. As a US Army Infantry Platoon Sergeant, he was the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Hearts, the Vietnam Gallantry in Action medal, and various other medals of merit and honor. He received an honorable discharge in 1969.
Moore was a member of the Arkansas College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy Association. He received the Governor's Community Excellence award from Governor Bill Clinton in 1986. He was an advisory board member of the Hospitality Training Institute at Garland County Community College in 1995; served as a board member of the ARTS Foundation of Hot Springs in 1993-1995. He was a proud member of the Hot Springs Village Military Order of the Purple Heart. Moore was a former member of Sumpter Lodge 419 of the Free and Accepted Masons; He was a commissioner on the Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission, 1991 to 1993; he was a member and tutor trainer of the Laubach Literacy in Action Internation, 1990-1994; President of the Exchange Club of Hot Springs, 1981-1988; President of the Sleepy Valley Improvement Association 1981-1988; a member and officer of the United States Jaycees, 1972 to 1979; and a delegate to the Country Music Association 1975-1983.
Lee Standing Bear Moore developed many educational and social service programs and counseled hundreds of people needing assistance. He created one of the largest American Indian websites in the world at Manataka.org. Moore appeared on television, documentaries and radio talk shows and regularly presented programs to civic groups, schools, and churches. As an American Indian ceremonial leader, Bear officiated weddings, funerals, blessings, and healing ceremonies.
Moore was a marketing consultant and business manager for most of his career. He produced over 100 major concerts and events from 1972 to 1982. He was Executive Director of Aware Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program from 1982 to 1989 and a business and marketing consultant from 1989 to 1998.
In his final few years, Bear took a step back from the limelight and helping others to focus on the family he had forgotten. As his time on earth grew shorter, he expressed time and again that he wished he had shifted focus sooner. No accolade or achievement is more important than family. Time is the only thing we can not get back. Use it wisely.
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