Betty Jean Moore

July 13, 1929 - August 25, 2016

Betty Jean (Matte) Moore, 87, of Livingston, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. Born in Hudson on July 13 1929, she was the daughter of Gustave Matte and Elizabeth (Brough) Matte. Betty Jean was a homemaker and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a former employee of the V&O Press in Hudson and Pitcher’s Accessories, where she met her future husband. An avid music lover, she played the guitar and sang with her two sisters. She was a member of the Linlithgo Reformed Church in Livingston and attended the Northern Dutchess Bible Church in Red Hook. She was also a member of the National World War II Museum. She loved taking care of her family, yard and extensive flower gardens. Mrs. Moore enjoyed participating in her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Her husband, Ivan (Ike) Moore, died previously. She is survived by her children: two sons, Bruce (Patty) Moore of Valatie and David (Marsha) Moore of Greenport; two daughters, Diana (Leslie) Thorley of Red Hook and Barbara (Wayne) Dedrick of Livingston; two sisters, Grace M. Balint of Stuyvesant Falls and Barbara J. DeLamater of Claverack; 8 grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Spencer, Matthew, Julie, Ryan, Justin and Eliana; and was the expectant great-grandmother of Brady; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held at Bates and Anderson Funeral Home in Hudson on Saturday, August 27 from 4-7PM with Pastor Clint Eastman officiating at 6:30. Funeral procession will form at 12:15 Sunday, August 28 beginning at Bates and Anderson Funeral Home and proceeding to the Livingston Cemetery for a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northern Dutchess Bible Church in Red Hook.