Thomas Moore
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A Celebration of Life for Thomas Matthew Moore, 56, will be announced at www.twangdaddies.com. He died on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at his home.
He was born on November 9, 1953 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Robert J. & Marna Brewer Moore. He attended Lawrence Schools and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Radio/TV/Film.
Matthew was a lifelong lover of music, he sang with several bands and D.J.’ed. He spent several years in New Orleans. He was a music aficionado and an avid KU sports fan. He was fondly known as the Olde Hip-Eye.
He is survived by his parents of Lawrence, a sister, Melonie Sullivan, of Lawrence, and a brother, Martin W. Moore, of Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in his name to the charity of the donor’s choice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
To Matthews family and loved ones- he was a most beautiful and generous soul who touched many, many lives, including mine. I am sad for our loss, but feel greatly blessed to have been a friend of this gentle kind loving man. Peace.
Sail on, Matt. Guess you’re taking it easy at the greatest show of all. Was glad to have known you.
Matthew –You made Lawrence and KJHK so special and memorable for me and all those in our group. I cannot remember a single musical experience where you were not involved–or a relaxed day at the Crossing when you did not pass by to say hello. Lawrence and the Music scene in Lawrence will not be the same without you. We will still celebrate your birthday though–don’t forget to come. Let us know you are there somehow. Unfortunately it is going to have to be some other way–beyond that booming voice we all knew and loved so well. You will find a way. You always were creative that way. See you round Matthew–you are still with us.
You are everywhere in Lawrence and in everyone that knew you –you are are woven into the being of the people you touched and the lives that are richer because they knew you. We see you in them.
So I’ll–see you around.
Barbara
I just wanted to send my love to Matthew’s family. I have so many great memories of Matthew (most of them musical of course). The songs that come to mind are Streets of Baltimore and Born to Run (Emmylou’s version). I’m very fortunate to have known him and will always keep in my heart.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Matt’s passing. I still vividly remember the summer and fall of 1973 when we shared an apartment in the 800 block of Kentucky Street. We had a lot of good times together. He will be missed.
I am shocked and saddened to see the Olde Hip-Eye passed away at such a young age. He and I, both music lovers, would happen to see each other, and it always made me so happy to see him: he had one of the most enthusiastic and warm greetings of anyone I ever knew. He was a lover of life, and many people loved him. I haven’t seen him much since I moved away from Lawrence, but I can see him in my mind’s eye right this second. Goodbye old pal; you are going to be missed.
Rest in Peace, Gloria Throne, bass player and music lover
What a loss for our town.
To Matt, you were one of the few who steered my life in a certain direction and I thank you. To Matthew’s family, my condolences and my heart aches for your loss. I’m cheered by the fact that Matthew lives on in everyone he touched (and he touched many people’s hearts)
We are saddened by the news of your son’s death.
Our prayers are with you.
Joanie and Joe
We were saddened to read about Matt’s passing. We have known Matt since our college days at KU. He was a kind person and we will miss him.
Our condolences to his family.
Mike and Barbara Malone
We’ll never forget the boom of his voice, the grin on his face and the warth aura that surrounded him. My life is more robust for having known him. Peace to Matthew.
Matthew influenced my musical tastes more than any one person in my life, and for that I am forever grateful. My memories of Matthew and the times I experienced in Lawrence are a treasure that I always remember fondly, and wherever I am, I find someone who knew and loved him, too. He is being being missed and mourned from far afield by many who share your grief. Condolences to you all.
I was so sad to hear of Matt’s death. I knew Matt from mutual friends, the Crossing, and the Lawrence music scene, especially during my late high school and college years. He was extremely loving and kind. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Matthew will live on in many memories — he was a friend to so many and touched many lives.
Matthew will live in my heart forever. He was one of my dearest friends and I have decades of memories. To his family, my thoughts and condolences are with you.
I was so sad to hear of Matt’s death. I knew Matt from mutual friends, the Crossing, and the Lawrence music scene, especially during my late high school and college years. He was extremely loving and kind. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Matthew will live on in many memories — he was a friend to so many and touched many lives.
To all of the Moores – my thoughts and prayers are with you this week and full of memories of my friend of so many years. Matt will be sorely missed.
Words really can’t express how much Matthew meant to me. I met him the same night I met Gary; he was a member of my wedding party; we fought power together saving KJHK; and always, he was a frequent dinner guest in my home. I will remember Matthew at KU games; he and I giving out wine to the winos in Jackson Square one night in NO; in those damn shorts; and on Christmas Eve…at his apartment. To the Moore family, please know that all of Lawrence is feeling your pain this week. Our hearts and love go out to you all.
Words really can’t express how much Matthew meant to me. I met him the same night I met Gary; he was a member of my wedding party; we fought power together saving KJHK; and always, he was a frequent dinner guest in my home. I will remember Matthew at KU games; he and I giving out wine to the winos in Jackson Square one night in NO; in those damn shorts; and on Christmas Eve…at his apartment. To the Moore family, please know that all of Lawrence is feeling your pain this week. Our hearts and love go out to you all.
Marna and Bob, you gave Lawrence a boy turned into a man who did well by you and by Lawrence too. A big Hey Now for giving us this gentle soul. You and Mel and Martin and all the extended Sullivans and Moores fostered a love that will continue to warm these parts and beyond for a good long while to come…
The Olde Hip-Eye may live forever but young Matthew left us too early.
Condolences & peace.
So sorry to hear about Matt’s passing. My condolences to his family. Friends from coast to coast have been remembering him on facebook these past few days…..
Matt was a good friend, a great roadie, singer and DJ. We shared many a hearty laugh and cup of cheer throughout our shared journey through the music scene in Lawrence. I will miss his booming laugh, his boundless enthusiasm for life, and his willingness to give time, energy and ability to everyone he knew. My condolences to his family and friends. Be seein’ you, man.
To: Matthew’s Family:
My condolences. Matthew was indeed an amazing person who touched many people’s hearts. He was a mentor to my while I was in college and taught me to how to celebrate life and music to the fullest. He will be missed greatly.
To the Moore Family… So sorry to hear about your loss… I guess Tom is the only one I never had the opportunity to meet, but knowing everybody else I am sure I would have enjoyed it… Marty
A remarkable man from a remarkable family, it is hard for us to imagine the sense of loss for the members of Matthew’s family and those who were closest to him throughout his life. You are indeed the luckiest among all fortunate enough to be touched by Matthew’s life. If not already, over time may any sense of loss always be quickly tempered, in part, by remembrances of the tremendous gains he so freely shared.
Reflective of many of the heartfelt comments in this forum and others, the personal condolences Matthew’s family members receive, and the celebrations in Matthew’s honor, Matthew’s loving friendship is one of the greatest honors and experiences of our lives.
Thank you, Matthew.
Matthew had a presence like few people I’ve known. I met him at the Crossing in the late 80’s and saw him daily, discussed politics in his apartment over libations, immersed my ears and soul into his incredible voice when he was on stage, and took part in his generous spirit and laughter. He had an uncanny way of removing the veneer of those around him, and bringing people together. I’ll miss you more as time passes. I think it’s definitely time for a prayer meeting in the sky. Thanks for the memories, Matt! You made my life that much richer. Sure wish I could hug you one last time!
Thanks for all you did for Lawrence, Matt. You definitely helped make it what it is today. Rest in Peace.
My condolences to everyone who knew, and loved Matt Moore.
I want to send my condolences to the Moore family. Matt was truly a wonderful person and a keystone in the city of Lawrence and it’s music scene in a way that no one could replicate. He had a huge persona that touched an incredible amount of people in a beautiful and positive way. Good by my friend I will always miss you.
All the times we spent together were good times. Thanks for being there. I’m sure there is a real big prayer meetin’ goin’ on in the hereafter. Happy trails friend.
My sincere condolences for your loss. I knew Matthew for only a short period of my life, but he made an impression that will last a lifetime. He was unique, free-spirited, wise, unpretentious, generous and sweet, a true gentle giant. He touched so many people with his larger than life spirit. Please know that so many people grieve with you but we are also so grateful to have had the time to share that we did. My thoughts with you during this challenging time.
Rest in peace Matthew. You are missed, my dear old friend.
Love,
Monica Hubert Miller
As a waitress at a restaurant where Matthew dined nearly daily, his smile, laugh, and generosity will be greatly missed.
I am writing to express my sympathy to Matt’s family and friends for his early loss.
Matt was a true gentleman, who shared his knowledge and love of music with many, many people. His work influenced all the area musicians of our time, and so has spread worldwide, and will continue long after we are all gone.
I am very proud to have known Matthew and I look forward to seeing him again, on the other side.
From across ’the pond’, my family and I are sending all our best wishes to you in your loss, and we celebrate that we all had time with this very special man.
I just know that Matt immediately found Ray Charles to start the rockinist blues jam ever…he’s looking up Walter Cronkite to disucss politics and James Naismith & Fog Allen so he can tell THEM about KU basketball. That’s what I will hold in my heart til I get the chance to jam with him again. Godspeed Matt–we will hear your voice in the Kansas thunder.
When I moved to Lawrence from Topeka, to attend K.U., and I started working at KJHK, Matthew was one of the first people I met there. He was very kind, funny, and helpful to me. He was an incredibly smart and kind soul. I hadn’t seen him for years (I live in Minneapolis now) but I’ve never forgotten him. He was a truly memorable person.
The Grob Family thoughts are with you during these difficult times. I don’t remember Matthew but I am sure he will be missed by all his friends.
Dean
Our sympathies go with the Moore family. He was a good guy!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Moore family in your time of loss. Matt was truly a unique individual and will be missed by so many…
Sincererly,
Scott & Martha Wenzel
Martin and family:
We are sorry to read about Matt’s passing. So glad we were able to see him this summer at the Tree Frog concert and chat. Our thoughts are with you all.
Whipp and Lanell
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Moore family in your time of loss. Matt was truly a unique individual and will be missed by so many…
Sincererly,
Scott & Martha Wenzel
Matthew will be greatly missed. He gave unconditionaly, and was a good friend.
From the Rock Chalk Cafe onward I always and truly enjoyed Matt and his unique friendship. His spiritful prayer meetings, some one-on-one basketball games, lots of music, musings and memories with a warm and wonderful man…I treasure these times.
Just heard about Matt… Praying for ALL of you. I looked him up several years ago after talking with Melonie at my wifes reunion. He was a BIG part of my life for many years… jon
I will miss Matthew. I met him many years ago and the Sgt. Preston days. I’m sorry for his family and friends.
I am terribly sorry for your loss. He was a man larger than life and helped many live life to its fullest. I will always remember him fondly.
Bob, Marna, Melonie and Martin,
After my conversations with Bob on 12/22 about our families, we were quite shocked by the news of Matt’s death. Needless to say we will remember him during our early times together. We send our sincere condolences to you all.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Matt kept a celebratory and fun spirt alive in Lawrence more so than anyone else I have known.
Bob and Marna and Melonie and Martin….I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a good guy and he will be missed.
To Matthew’s Family: My condolences. Matthew was indeed an amazing person who touched many people’s hearts. He was a mentor to me while I was in college and taught me to how to celebrate life and music to the fullest. He will truly be missed
My heart goes out to Matthew’s family in their loss of a son and brother. Matthew was my substitute big brother when far away from my own while living in New Orleans. There is just too much to say about this wonderful man, that I’ll just say that he will be greatly missed. Peace, Matthew!
My heart goes out to Matthew’s family in their loss of a son and brother. Matthew was my substitute big brother when far away from my own while living in New Orleans. There is just too much to say about this wonderful man, that I’ll just say that he will be greatly missed. Peace, Matthew!
my prayers are with those who suffer the loss of Matt most acutely:his parents, siblings and those near and dear to him. i can’t add anything to the previous entries, other than recalling his beaming smile and shining eyes as he roared at the Crossing–and we all complied–“Social Drink!” a Heavenly toast to the life of this deep and generous soul.
Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon Matthew. amen!
Moore or Les Productions B-Day parties @ Liberty Hall..singing w/ Billy Spears and the Beerbellies at Johnny’s “Up on Cripple Creek” dueting w/ Carol spears Latham on “Streets of Baltimore”… KJHK & KAW..Megakeggars and Omegas..Prayer meetings above Little Womens “Matt’s not home, but WE ARE! Leave a message after the tone..” B-Ball in Watson Park..RIP Matt
Matt has been a longtime friend and brother. He has a large family of friends here in new orleans and all across the globe. A truly magnificent man.
Be at peace Matt.
To the Moore family we are deeply sorry for your loss.I enjoyed working with Matthew at his farm. I have alot of good memories. He will truly be missed our thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffilcult time.
To Matthew’s family, whether that be his immediate family or all the others who considered him to be family, I am sorry for your loss. Memories of him only bring a smile to my face.
God Bless Matthew.
My condolences to the Moore family. I remember Matt’s wonderfully uninhibited singing and joie de vivre from many jam sessions in days of yore! He’s gone too soon.
6:30 AM last Sunday, I was in the locker room getting ready for hockey and a teammate and KU buddy shared the news of Matt’s passing. For some reason I immediately flashed back to another weekend morning in the early 80’s when I woke up to Matt on his KJHK radio show announcing that Muddy Waters died. We jumped in the car and drove over to the station to see Matt.Like many, we had tons of fun w/ Matt from sunny afternoons on campus jamming w/ the Eblings, to parties, bands and all. He jammed w/ our band, Sound Advice and we put together a 50’s R & B group for a final project in a class taught by Dick Wright & Chuck Berg. We road tripped to Chicago to see the Grateful Dead w/ Rich Raney and we used to hang out at Richardson’s music. I wish I could jump in the car and see Matt again. Matt has left me w/ many fond memories and I could go on and on. I feel lucky to have know him and am smiling right now. Best regards to the family, Martin I hope your well…..Doug
I met Matthew at the tender age of 18 and he was larger than life to me. Was there ever a kinder, more joyful man to walk the streets of Lawrence. Matt gave the best hugs and I got one every single time we saw each other. I am grateful to have known him.
Circa 1982 I was living on Tennesse. Maybe 100 ft away on Kentucky was Matt’s house.
Somehow we were talking in his house:
Matt: “Grateful Dead? You’ve never heard ’Live Dead’”
You have to hear ’Live Dead’”
AG: “No. I’d like to hear it”
Matt: “Sit down. Put on these headphones. When you get done just set the tone arm off the platter.”
He leaves his house with herbal incense burning and me sitting there listening to “Live Dead”.
After an hour or so I took off the headphones and hollared out for him. He was gone somewhere. So I set the tone arm off the platter and went home.
Saw him 30 years later at his birthday party in the country.
Bob,Marna, Melanie and Matt,
I offer my deepest sympathy for your family as you grieve the loss of Matt. I vividly remember him as a very outgoing and energetic guy who was very much a free spirit and marched to his own drumbeat. In reading the condolences, it is clear that he enjoyed life, touched lives of many and very much had his own special journey in life. Please know our family holds you in our prayers.
Ron Dutton
Bob, Marna, Martin and Melonie,
We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of Matt. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We know he will be greatly missed by everyone who had the opportunity to know him. Our thoughts are with you during this very sad and difficult time.
Matthew Moore was the most unique of individuals. He always stayed true to who he was. The Olde hip-eye was an institution in Lawrence and beyond. He brightened many lives and HE WILL BE MISSED!
Snake
I have so many happy childhood memories of Matt — and the whole Moore family. Endless summer days playing wiffle ball for hours on end, always with the same dismal result for Martin and me playing against Matt and my older brother. But it was irrestistible fun! Matt was a cool guy even then, especially with that great booming voice that I still loved to hear when we would run into each other as adults. I am enriched for having known Matt and I offer my condolences to the Moore family.
THOMAS MATTHEW MOORE….I am sorry my Brother that I just now have realized and heard the news that your New Journey has begun…….I feel like a complete ass….This will be a sad day for me……..but I take solice that about now, you would have something witty and positive to say that would make me feel better as you always did, as I knew you well…….Your love of life and the world around you and the people in it always made everyone richer and always put smiles on everyones face. The many weekend afternoons we spent together at the radio station are cherished memories that will never leave me. Today I will sit on my front porch and feel the warmth of the sun on my face as we did together so many times at The Crossing……and I will think of you my Brother………Thank you for your kindness and your friendship…….I will miss you beyond measure…….Journey well Ole Hip-Eye…..
THOMAS MATTHEW MOORE….I am sorry my Brother that I just now have realized and heard the news that your New Journey has begun…….I feel like a complete ass….This will be a sad day for me……..but I take solice that about now, you would have something witty and positive to say that would make me feel better as you always did, as I knew you well…….Your love of life and the world around you and the people in it always made everyone richer and always put smiles on everyones face. The many weekend afternoons we spent together at the radio station are cherished memories that will never leave me. Today I will sit on my front porch and feel the warmth of the sun on my face as we did together so many times at The Crossing……and I will think of you my Brother………Thank you for your kindness and your friendship…….I will miss you beyond measure…….Journey well Ole Hip-Eye…..
The megaphone voice, the friend to all… We’ve lost a great one.
RIP, Olde Hip-Eye
Russ
To the Moore family — My thoughts and prayers with you during this difficult time.
I was very saddened to hear of Matthew’s death. He was an omnipresent figure in the Lawrence music scene, and I interviewed him on KJHK when the Crossing closed (the first time) back in 1985. He used to give me advice on how to perform live. A very generous soul will be missed by many.
Played with matt at the Lawrence Opera house in a band called DC all stars with Judd Wenzel and an unremembered drummer, opened for the cooks.
Matt was fun to hang with.
My condolences to the Moore family during this difficult time and my prayers. Matt was a dear friend and mourn with all .
I knew Matt since the both of us were “Young” Hip-eyes. I’ll miss his joyous spirt and love for music and fun.
Rest in Peace, my friend. You are a kind, generous soul and will be missed.
“HEY NOW!” is what I remember Matthew saying in that low voice when I saw him for the first time at the crossing. I didn’t know Matthew but it seemed like it was his way of saying hello and putting you at ease. Sorry to hear of his passing. He was really a fixture of Lawrence KS while I was at KU. RIP Matthew.