Michael D. Moore, 33, of Grape Road, Mishawaka died at approximately 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at his home after apparently taking his own life.

He was born Sept. 17, 1976 in Niles to Larry D. and Marcia “Rat” (Pierce) Moore. He was a lifetime area resident. He attended Niles High School and graduated from Brandywine High School in 1994. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy from 1994 to 1996. He was employed since 2004 at Byram Healthcare Center in South Bend.

Michael was an avid Michigan football fan. He enjoyed karaoke, reading books and watching movies.

On Aug. 12, 2006 in Mishawaka, he married Brandi R. (Bulmer) Moore, who survives.
He is also survived by his stepchildren, Andrew Umbaugh, Jenna and Austin Stickler; parents, Larry D. and Marcia “Rat” Moore of Niles; paternal grandparents, Lynn and Mary Moore of Buchanan; brothers, Chris L. (Jessica) Moore of South Bend and Sean D. (Christie) Moore of Niles; and two nieces, Madeline D. and Isabella C. Moore.

Services for Michael D. Moore will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with Rob Kellogg and Lady Rhiannon Dunham officiating.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributions in memory of Michael may be made to the Humane Society of Saint Joseph County.