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On November 22, 2024, Douglas “Doug” E. Moore passed away at the age of 52. Doug was the beloved son of Judy and Bob Moore of Westerville, Ohio. He was born in Dover, Ohio, and was a New Philadelphia High School graduate. Despite life’s recent and difficult health challenges, Doug faced them with great courage and resilience.
Doug was known for his quick wit and satire. He enjoyed spending time sharing stories and opinions with his friends at the neighborhood pizza shop. Doug loved anything with barbeque sauce on it. He was most content being outdoors and enjoying nature, and he had a strong appreciation for wildlife and family pets alike. He also had a passion for the challenge of a good video game.
Over the years, Doug spent time in Maine with his aunt and uncle, Lisa Moore and Lee Margolin of Harrison, Maine, and also with his aunt and uncle, Linda and Ted Swaldo of Canton Ohio, all of whom contributed greatly to his life’s journey.
Though he may have left this world too soon, his strong will and sense of humor will live on in our memories and will have a profound impact on everyone who knew him and loved him so. In addition to his parents, Doug leaves behind his older sister, Shelley Moore of Goshen, Indiana; a younger brother Bryan (Marlena) Moore of Westerville, Ohio; the aforementioned aunts and uncles; and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Wilderness Center or Humane Society of Stark County.
Virtual Celebration Of Life
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1:00pm Eastern Time
Doug’s family invites you to join us for a virtual Celebration of Life honoring his life and legacy. An interactive online reception will take place immediately following.
The crew from Kraus’ Pizza shop in Canton, Ohio all loved Doug and miss him dearly. Our condolences are with his family.
Most of my memories of Doug are from childhood. I always looked to him (and Bryan) as a mentor and inspiration. Whether it be video games, pool, board games, biking, story telling, joke telling…the list goes on…he struck me as someone I should try to emulate in thought/intellect. He seemed to think deeply and creatively about anything we engaged in, and I can’t ever recall a time that I didn’t enjoy being around him. He had the skill of always thinking deeply and seriously while staying light-hearted. I had the opportunity to learn something every single time. I vividly recall a blizzard having my parents trapped out of town and that led to me having the opportunity to stay at the house for a few days. Those days were certainly consumed by video games, but also with plenty of mind-opening experiences and conversations. (As a quick aside, and this may be a mistaken memory: one of my most cherished days as a kid was when I beat him in a video game.) Reflecting back, I’m disappointed in our age difference. This meant that I did not have a lot of opportunities to engage with Doug as an adult, and that leaves me worse off. I would have certainly learned from him…and enjoyed learning from him…for the years after our video game, pool, and activity ridden childhoods. I’m certain Doug has left an imprint on anyone he’s spent more than a moment with. I know he’s left an imprint that sticks with me today and will continue to stick with me forever.
Wow Kevin, thank you so much for sharing this. He was so smart and thoughtful. I love the photos of the two of you. You always seemed to be by his side. Love and miss you! Shelley
Linda Swaldo
Doug fought so hard after two and a half years to break free from hospitals and long-term care after the catastrophic event in 2022 when blood clots showered his body, leaving him with one leg and little small intestines. For just two and a half short months, he lived independently, where he wanted to return to be near friends, and the place he considered home was Canton, Ohio. Until, ultimately, his body failed to endure. His satire and sense of humor will be what I miss most. With me, none of his often truth-laden jokes went to waste. I am so thankful for the last two long, late-night calls covering the corners of the earth in topics and his views before he unexpectedly left us to be lifted to a greater, kinder place. I will love you forever Dougie. Your resilience, courage, and heart will be carried forward. You are greatly missed.