Byrns E. "Petey" Moore, Jr

[Sharon Eberhard]

Today's Lafayette JC contains the obituary of Byrns E. "Petey" Moore, Jr.  Petey was a northend engineer on the Monon.  I spoke to him 3 or 4 years ago when he provided me with a lot of information on Monon crew.   He was a nice man.

Byrns E. Moore Jr., 83

Byrns. E. Moore Jr., "Junior", "Pete", 83, Lafayette, passed away at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 16, 2013. Born Jan. 1, 1930, in Lafayette, to the late Byrns. E. Moore and Louise Halsema Moore.

He was a 1948 grad of Lafayette Jeff. H.S. He joined the Army in 1951 to 1953. He married Beverly Egelhoff on July 13, 1953, and she survives.

He retired after 44 years from the Old Monon Rail Road in 1992. He was a member of the Old Rails Brotherhood. He was a wonderful woodworker, enjoyed gardening and his children and grandchildren. He loved to sing, "Here comes Miss America" to a special niece and he loved Fog Horn Leg Horn. He was a big kid at heart.

He is survived by his children; Ruth Ann Scott (Randy), Debbie Gaddis (Jim), Bill and Ed. Also by 6 Grandchildren; and 4 Great-grandchildren. His siblings, Deloris Goris, James (Vange), Donald (Marilyn), Marilyn Hammelman, Betty Lou Johns (John); many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Daughter, Barbra Jean; Brother Carl, Sister Margaret Fife; Grandson Brian Funk. Donations can be given to Natalie's Second Chance of Lafayette, in memory of Mason, or Sara, his beloved dog.

His body was donated to the Anatomical Education Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine for the purpose of future learning.

A prayer service will be held on February 2, 2013, at St. Ann Catholic Church; after the service all are welcome to come to the social hall across the street for time of fellowship. Sign guestbook and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com.


Sharon

[Rick Dreistadt]

I always wondered what his real name was.  He was always called Petey on the railroad.  He was a good man to work with and a good engineer. 
Rick

[Ron Marquardt]

Here's a picture of Petey taken in South Hammond many years ago.  He's second from the right with the white hat on.  Petey was a very nice fellow, and I always enjoyed being around him.

Ron

[Geof Burns]

Hey Ron,
Can you identify the others in the photo? Any info on when it was taken?

[Sharon Eberhard]

I'm not Ron but I can give you 4 of the 6.   From the left:   unknown, Maurey Ott, Al Strate, Art Howell, Petey Moore, and unknown.


Sharon

[Todd J. Andrews]

"Petey" was one of my favorite engineers back in the day as a youngster growing up in the Nora-Carmel area. He would always throw off his train orders as he passed. I was fortunate to be his guest a few times while switching. I got to see him at Cookies funeral, and was surprised that he remembered me. He was the engineer and Jerry Kelly the fireman the day # 91 hit a school bus in January 1970. He laughed and said " we both hit the floor, and screamed like girls" some years after that accident.

[Joe Land]

Sharon,
Was Art Howell's nickname "Booger"?

[Sharon Eberhard]

Yes,  but I never knew why.

Sharon

[Ron Marquardt]

L to R, UnId'd, Morris W. Ott, brakeman, Al K. Strate, conductor, Arthur L. Howell, engineer, B.E. Moore, engineer, W.J."Bill" Wilson, conductor.  I have no date for the picture.  / Ron

[Gene Remaly]

Is this the Morris Ott that drove the French Lick bus ?

[Joe Land]

Petey and I never met, but if we had I am sure we would have become friends instantly....
Rest In Peace Sir, you certainly earned the respect and admiration of those who knew you well.

[Sharon Eberhard]

Yes Gene this is the same man.

Sharon

[Sharon Eberhard]

I have prepared a sympathy card for the widow although the mail will not be picked up until Tuesday.  I also posted to the condolence book



Sharon

[Eric Reinert]

I think the unidentified fellow in the group picture is Robert Fogarty. Have a look at this clipping from the Hammond Times recording E.E. Franks retirement. Looks like it could be the same guy to me, 2nd from left. (Mr. Franks hired on in March 1907 according to the 1945 time book.) 

Eric Reinert