Obituary of Gisela Moore

Gisela Baars Moore WEST COLUMBIA--Gisela Baars Moore, born November 27, 1927, passed away Tuesday May 8, 2012. The daughter of the late Rudolf and Anna Baars, she was raised in Berlin, Germany. She came to the United States in the early 1950s with her late husband Sergeant Major Thomas Nathan Moore. Mrs. Moore is survived by her sons, who were her pride and joy, Donald G. Moore, M.D. (Mary) of Irmo, SC, Thomas J. Moore and John F. Moore of West Columbia, SC. She was affectionately known as Oma to her grandchildren, Kelly Bollman of Cheraw. SC, Brad Moore M.D. (Ellen) of Richmond, VA, Elizabeth Moore of New York City, NY, Hilary Moore of Los Angeles, CA, Sara Moore of Columbia, SC, Joseph Moore of Columbia, SC; two great grandchildren, Belle and Christian Bollman of Cheraw, SC; nieces and nephews are Vincent Moore, Sr. (Jo) of Gaffney, SC, Brenda Bryant of Cayce, SC, Jackie LeCroy of Gaffney, SC and Arwed Sterzl of Berlin, Germany and their families. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald L. Moore (Debra); brother, Frederick Baars; and sister, Traute Sterzl. Mrs. Moore's career included employment with Lexington School District 2, the US Army, AFEES Station at Fort Jackson, and Wilbur Smith Engineering Firm. She also received an Associate Degree from Midlands Technical College. After retirement, she was self employed as a German translator. She was the neighborhood mom, running kids to the pool and ball fields. She was the team mom for several of John's baseball teams, never leaving behind her cowbell or her team spirit. Although she loved her native country, she took great pride in being an American citizen. She loved Veterans Day parades and any display of the stars and stripes. Having grown up in Nazi Germany, she counted her U.S. citizenship as a privilege not to be taken lightly. Funeral services for Mrs. Moore will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 2pm at State Street Baptist Church in Cayce. Officiating will be Dr. Pete Cassity and Dr. Tommy Pillow. Serving as Pallbearers are Brad Moore, Joseph Moore, Vincent Moore, Jr., Steven Moore, Travis Kyzer, and David Ray. Interment will follow in Southland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 at Thompson's Funeral Home of West Columbia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to State Street Baptist Church, 1420 State Street, Cayce, SC 29033 or Sister Care, Post Office Box 1029, Columbia, SC 29202, or a charity of one's choice. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Pine Grove Fire Department Station 19, the Agape Assisted Living of West Columbia, and Agape Hospice. "Well done, thy good and faithful servant. You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race and you have kept the faith." ~2 Timothy 4:7