At Hilltop Hospice in Squamish, BC, on June 14, 2023, Doctor Andrew J. Moore, in his 81st year, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family. “Andrew” to his beloved wife Pru, “Andy” or “Doc” to chums and teammates, or “AJ” as he was affectionately known to family and friends, near and far.
AJ was born in Fife, Scotland and immigrated to Canada in August 1952 at the age of 10, settling in London, Ontario. AJ’s academic prowess started early, earning accolades at every school he attended. While he planned on a career as a fighter pilot, AJ changed plans and graduated from University of Western Ontario’s Faculty of Medicine, class of ’66. AJ did his internship in Winnipeg before caring for patients across northern Canada as a medical officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. AJ concluded his military service at the National Defense Medical Centre in Ottawa then moved his family to Vancouver where he completed his residency in Urology at Vancouver General Hospital. AJ established a large and flourishing practice at St. Paul’s Hospital and enjoyed teaching interns and residents as an Associate Clinical Professor at the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
Throughout his life, AJ participated in a wide range of activities, athletic and otherwise. He loved football, golf and hockey, the latter as a long-time member of the Vancouver Flames Old Timers Hockey Club playing in tournaments across Europe and North America. He was also a highly accomplished alpine skier, beginning at Whistler Mountain in the early 1970’s when AJ would coax his Seville to conquer the winding road from Vancouver listening to a wide variety of tunes. Through the years, AJ taught his entire extended family how to ski. AJ created deep friendships and fond memories hosting large, wild gatherings at his home filled with warmth and generosity and became a well-known member of the West Vancouver and Whistler communities. His home and its backyard oasis became the cherished gathering place for anyone who wanted one.
AJ is predeceased by his parents George and Margaret. He is survived by his wife Prudence, sons Scott and David and their mother Barb, Christopher (Daviana), grandchildren Riley, Maddison, Theodore and Harper, his beloved brother Jim (Joan), his sister-in-law Jan, nephews and nieces, Brad (Carrie) and Andrea (Dean) and their families.
AJ’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Hilltop Hospice for their compassionate and competent care and for making his last days and that of his family as comfortable and peaceful as possible. A celebration of AJ’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on August 20, 2023 at Gleneagles Golf Course.
Dr. Andrew Jenkins Moore was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, loyal friend, teacher, and colleague. His was a life well lived.
