Katherine Marie Moore

Eden Prairie, MN - Katherine DeLong Moore (Kitty), age 82, of Edina, MN and Sanibel Island, Fl - Beloved wife, mother, sister, Mimi and loved by so many people, passed away on June 16, 2026. Kitty was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 12th, 1943. She was the eldest of 6 children. Tales of Kitty's childhood mischief are legendary, but mostly she spent these years creating deep bonds with her extended Cleveland tribe and having an excessive amount of fun together. Despite the distance, these bonds would stay strong and continued to deepen over her lifetime. Kitty graduated from the College of Steubenville in 1966 and promptly married her college sweetheart, Thomas Edgar Moore. They moved to Minneapolis, MN to be near Tom's large and also close knit family. Kitty was a proud member of the Moore outlaws and her new family brought laughter and love to Kitty throughout her life. Kitty and Tom raised 4 children and lived a good life together focused on their connection to each other and to their family and friends. During what could have been their golden years, Kitty received a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Tom was her dedicated protector and caretaker until his death in 2025. On paper, Kitty lived an ordinary life for a woman of her time. She was a homemaker dedicated to her family, her friends and the community around her. There was nothing ordinary about Kitty though, and she raised the vibration of every room she entered with her stylish beauty, her vibrant personality, and her good natured humor. Kitty was a gifted conversationalist and a master storyteller, always assisted by a touch of hyperbole. There was just something about Kitty-a unique mix of humorous rebellion, a light heart, a creative flare and a spark in her eyes. In the event of a gathering, whether it was Book Club or Thanksgiving dinner or a weekend at the lake, it was simply going to be better in every way if Kitty were in attendance. Even when dementia clouded her brain, she still lit up the 5th Floor memory care unit where she lived in true Kitty form. Nothing could stop Kitty from dancing and telling stories and making people laugh, not even Alzheimer's disease. Kitty will be forever missed by those who knew and loved her. Kitty is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Edgar Moore, her mother, Mary Alice DeLong, her father, Jack DeLong, her sister, Tina DeLong, her granddaughter, Sophia Moore Benson and Tom's brother, Arthur Moore. She is survived by her children, Sara (Eric), Bridget (Greg), Mark (Christy), Tommy (Brittany), her grandchildren, Jack, Ellie, William, Olivia, Chloe, Griffin, Ava, Mason, Charlotte, Nell, her siblings Mark (Susie), Billy (Ruth), Jeff (Mary Kay), Mary Ellen (Ray), Tom's siblings, Ann Crowley (Leo), Bill (Jordy), Rob (Patty), Kathy (Jane Simon), John (Lourdes), Mike (Maureen), sister-in-law, Jo Moore, special caretaker, Salma, many nieces and nephews, cousins, Ferry Landing community, and many cherished friends. We express our gratitude and offer a special thank you to the many caretakers at Flagstone who showered Kitty with hugs, love and care during her time there. Please join us to pay tribute to our Beloved Kitty and to celebrate her life. Location: Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Avenue, Edina MN 55424 Date/Time: Friday, July 10, The ceremony will begin at 3:30pm, followed by a reception.The family will begin welcoming guests at 3:00. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial gift to Flagstone-Arbor in Kitty's honor

Katherine Marie Moore

November 12, 1943 - June 16, 2026

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