He moved to the Kenai Peninsula in 1960, where he met his love and longtime companion, Peggy Warren. He settled north of Stariski Creek and worked in the logging and construction industries until his retirement in 1985.

Walt enjoyed fishing, and how he loved his garden. He always shared the potatoes, other vegetables and flowers he tended to with loving care with his friends and family. He also worked on chainsaws and could virtually repair anything.

"Walt helped pioneer Alaska with his rugged work ethic. He is loved and will be remembered and missed by his family and the many friends he touched with humor and his generous, caring way," his family said.

Walt was preceded in death by both of his parents; brothers Charlie, Buddy, Robert and Glen; sisters Leota, Gladys "Bobbie" and Nina; niece Charlean "Dot" Keller; grandson Seth Harris and his beloved Peggy.

He is survived by one brother, Buz Moore Sr. of Anchor Point; his daughters Sandy Harris of Moose Pass and Nancy Hotch of Haines, Elmer and Patsy Bird and Glen and Char Bird of Funny River; grandson Corky Harris of Wasilla; granddaughters Mary Beth Harris of Anchorage and Tanya Hotch of Montana; seven great-grandchildren and a very large extended family.

Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.