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James August Moore

June 22, 2003

Moore: James August. Passed away June 22, 2003, from the complications of Parkinson's Disease with which he was challenged and lived courageously for over twenty years.

In his ninety-second year, he is survived by his loving wife, Donna-Mae, who wishes to thank the many friends and health care professionals who helped throughout the years.

Jim will be remembered professionally for his commitment to education in British Columbia, including his contribution to developing and implementing the Community College concept provincially in the 1960's. He was appointed Chair of Mathematics and Sciences at Langara Campus where he retired in 1974. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on July 9, 2003, in the Chapel of Purdy Extended Care Pavilion, UBC Hospital. In lieu of floral and other tributes, donations would be appreciated by the charity of your choice, or by The Vancouver Foundation to The James A. and Donna-Mae Moore Endowment for Humanity. The Moore Endowment is dedicated to the relief of suffering through its support of international humanitarian work and biomedical research conducted in British Columbia into Parkinson's Disease and related neurodegenerative and movement disorders.