Laverne "Bud" Moore passed away at his home in Spokane, WA on June 29, 2022. Bud was born on July 30, 1935 in Montana to Emmit Moore & Madeline Griffith Anderson. Bud graduated from Central Valley High School in Spokane in 1953 and Washington State School of Pharmacy in 1958.

Bud owned and operated the Medical Center Pharmacy in Pendleton, Oregon for 30 years. He and his wife, Bernie, raised 2 sons and were active in their education. Bud loved the outdoors and was an avid snow and water skier; loved to garden, golf, and he jogged daily, and he enjoyed camping and fishing with his boys. In retirement his daily coffee buddies were a highlight. Bud, in his quiet demeanor, was a mentor to many.

Bud contributed to community, state, and church activities. At St. Mary's Catholic Church, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a Eucharistic Minister, he sat on Parish Council and was also a Board Member for St. Mary's Outreach.

In the Pendleton Community, Bud served on the Budget Committee for Pendleton School District 16R. He served on the American Cancer Society's local chapter, and was the President of the local Kiwanis International, President of the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce; President of Pendleton River Parkway; Blue Mountain College Small Business Counselor; Pendleton Swim Team Board Member.

He worked closely with Tessie Williams in support of the Umatilla Tribal Clinic. On the professional level, Bud was a member of the Oregon and Washington Pharmaceutical Association; the National Association of Retail Druggists and Eastern Oregon Pharmacy Association.

Bud leaves his legacy of passing on a love for Priest Lake to a fifth generation of Griffith/Moore's. He was an exemplary dad.

Bud will be missed by Bernie, his wife of 55 years; his sons Mark (Kathryn) and Eric (Caroline); grandchildren Mica, Keire, Julian, Margaux, Kenan; his sister Lorraine Battaglia; step brother Gene Anderson. He loved his extended family of Battaglias, Andersons & Hoffarts. His time with friends and family at Priest Lake were treasured.

Family would like to thank St. Anthony's Hospital in Pendleton, OR, Spokane Hospice, Senior Helpers and Rockwood Retirement for their wonderful care of Bud.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pendleton Knights of Columbus; Spokane Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or a Charity of your Choice. To watch Bud's funeral via live stream, go to www.fatimaspokane.org