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Theressa Ellen “Tess” Hays Moor

Birth	:	22 Apr 1932 Nebraska, USA
Death	:	20 Dec 2016 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6521988, -97.4364014
Description	:	Theressa Ellen "Tess" Moor was born to Joseph and Anna (Haffey) Hays on April 22, 1932, on the family farm near Edison, and passed away on December 20, 2016, in Lincoln, at the age of 84 years, seven months and 28 days. Tess was the last of ten children born in the family. Tess, as she was affectionately known by all, attended country school through the sixth grade and then enrolled in school in Edison where she graduated with the class of 1949. Following graduation, she was employed with Farmers & Merchants Bank in Edison. She then went to Lincoln... Read More	Theressa Ellen "Tess" Moor was born to Joseph and Anna (Haffey) Hays on April 22, 1932, on the family farm near Edison, and passed away on December 20, 2016, in Lincoln, at the age of 84 years, seven months and 28 days. Tess was the last of ten children born in the family. Tess, as she was affectionately known by all, attended country school through the sixth grade and then enrolled in school in Edison where she graduated with the class of 1949. Following graduation, she was employed with Farmers & Merchants Bank in Edison. She then went to Lincoln for employment with Union Insurance Company. In 1955, she was united in marriage to Max Becker. This union ended 17 days later, when Max tragically lost his life in a well drilling accident. She remained in Exeter following his death before returning to her former employment in Lincoln. She then took a position with First National Bank in Exeter. She was united in marriage to Duane Moor of Exeter in May of 1958, and to this union three children were born: Denice, Brenda and Brian. Duane passed away April 24, 1999. Tess was a member of the Exeter American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 218 for 58 years, and was active in St. Stephen's Altar Society. She enjoyed helping her neighbors as needed. She very much enjoyed her family and family reunions. The highlight of her life was her two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. For being a transplant, Tess embodied Exeter. She was a staple in the community, and you couldn't think of one without the other. She will be missed. Tess was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Max and Duane; five sisters, three brothers and one nephew. She leaves to mourn her passing, daughters Denice Kovanda and husband Glenn; and Brenda Moor; son, Brian "Stub" Moor; grandchildren, Abby Vollmer and husband, Chris; and Clayton Kovanda and wife Alyssa; great-grandchildren Ava and Paige Vollmer and Ulysses Kovanda; sister, Mick; and a host of relatives and friends. A funeral mass for Tess was held on Friday, December 23 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Exeter. Father Steve Thomlison was the Celebrant. Agnes Anderson accompanied the congregation and Jessica Ruhl was the cantor. congregational hymns included "Be Not Afraid," "Ave Maria", "Gift of Finest Wheat," and "On Eagle's Wings." Abby Vollmer also sang "Let There Be Peace On Earth" accompanied by Agnes Anderson. Pallbearers for the service included Clayton Kovanda, Christopher Vollmer, Kurt Oates, Myron Dawson, Jamie Hays and Danny Hays. Honorary bearers included Paige Vollmer, Ava Vollmer and Ulysses Kovanda. Interment was held in the Exeter Cemetery following the Funeral Mass. The Nebraska Signal December 28, 2016 page 4A col. 1 and 2

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Theressa Ellen “Tess” Hays Moor's memorial is located at: Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, USA.
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Theressa Ellen “Tess” Hays Moor death on 20 Dec 2016 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.6521988
Longitude: -97.4364014

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Melvin Hays

(1890 - 1940)

Anna E Haffey Hays

(1894 - 1977)

Spouse

Max J Becker

(1925 - 1955)

Duane Stuart “Stub” Moor

(1923 - 1999)

Siblings

Bernice J Hays Dawson

(1916 - 2000)

Mildred Elizabeth “Mick” Hays Dawson

(1917 - 2020)

Elsie Marie Hays

(1920 - 1921)

Lois M. Hays Dawson

(1922 - 2005)

Joseph P. “Joe” Hays

(1927 - 2012)

William F. “Bill” Hays

(1930 - 2012)

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