March 6, 1943 – March 27, 2021

Wayne passed away at the South Okanagan

General Hospital in Oliver. He died of Metastatic

Pancreatic Cancer. Wayne was able to

handle his cancer with deep and enduring

strengths until it was no longer possible. His

passing was gentle.

He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret

(Tatlock) Moore; father, Cecil Reuben

Moore; and sister, Marlene Frances (Moore)

Allen; as well as both his uncles in Winnipeg:

George Robert Tatlock and John Frederick

Tatlock.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Claudia,

of 44 years. He is also survived by Marlene’s husband, Don Allen, and their

grown children: Jeff (Norine) Allen, Kandy (David) Charnley, Jamie (Sheri)

Allen, Calvin (Anne-Marie) Allen, Penny (Herman) VandeGoede, and Jill

(Barry) Ewanyshyn. Wayne also had several great nephews and nieces who

will miss him dearly. Wayne is also survived by his first cousin, Linda-Mary

(Tatlock) Bluma, her husband Roman, and children, Susan and Andrew, of

Victoria.

Wayne worked in retail and banking before leaving Canada to live in Oregon

and manage M Crow Family Mercantile in Lostine where he was also involved

in selling Real Estate in the county, and as a school bus driver for a 10

year stint. A move to McMinnville in the late 90s placed Wayne at Hillsboro

Aviation as an Admissions Director for students learning to fly.

Wayne enjoyed vacation travels to Europe and most all travel and get-aways,

in general.

He was involved in many organizations: BC Naturalist Club; a volunteer fireman;

Lions Club; differing duties with McMinnville Chamber of Commerce,

McMinnville City, and the McMinnville High School; such as, a Work-based

Learning Advisory Board. Wayne’s communication and organizational skills

proved an asset in these experiences in conjunction with his dedicated, positive,

and caring attitude.

As a Baptist Church member he served in worship and leadership activities

and was also affiliated with First Presbyterian Church over the years, as well.

He was awarded McMinnville Downtown Association’s Volunteer of the Year

for 2 years and numerous Certificates of Awards over the years.

Wayne’s interests included British sport cars, hiking, fishing, hunting, along

with flying. He enjoyed his daily routine of walking. He would go to the store

so that he would be around others. He enjoyed meeting and getting to know

people.

Donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.

nunes-pottinger.com