Frederick Rising-Moore, DVM, died on March 7, 2020, at the age of 104, Indianapolis, IN. Born in Brantford, Ontario on June 6, 1915, he lived a long and adventurous life, like earning tuition for his Canadian high school years by “hoboing” west each summer on the Canadian Pacific Railway where he spent the first two years in the Saskatchewan, and then Alberta, wheat fields. The following year he put excellent horse-riding skills to work for Brewster Transportation in Jasper, Alberta, where Fred was a trail guide in Yoho Valley and Lake Louise. His final trip as a hobo took him to Vancouver, British Columbia, where he became “The Singing Cowboy” on the radio, creating mashups of songs like I’ve Been Working on the Railroad. His equestrian skills won awards at the Calgary Stampede, and his knack for yodeling won him every yodeling competition he ever entered. WWII took Fred to England with the 1st Canadian Infantry Division where, during the height of the London Blitz, he fell in love with his beautiful English bride, Kathleen Pell. Wife and first child escaped to the safety of Canada after Fred shipped to Italy for the Allied Invasion of Sicily, where he set up communications for Operation Husky. Surprised that he survived the war, Fred sailed home to Ontario in 1945, collected his family, added to it, and enrolled in Guelph Veterinary College, where he parked his handmade trailer on the athletic field with fellow WWII veterans and met best friends for life, Charles Firman and Gordon Wallace Diehl. Hired by the USDA, all three men moved their families to Indiana to test cattle in the early 50’s. They practiced small and large animal medicine across Indiana, all eventually opening clinics in Indianapolis. A born lecturer, Fred co-founded Hoosiers for Health, organized the first Indiana Libertarians, was a ballroom dancing medalist, sang with the Circle City Sound Barbershop Chorus and Quartets, and played bass drum for Doc Diehl’s original Gordon Pipers. So, Daddy-O, you’ve one last, magical adventure; get up on that mystery horse and ride ‘em cowboy!
Fred was proceeded in death by Kathleen and their son, Spencer; survived by sons Rick, Carl, Schaun, Adrian, Valyetti, and daughter Brenda; grandchildren Chris Ertel, Brody Ertel (Nicole), T’ai Rising-Moore, Amanda Nefouse (Tony), Kyle Cullina, Amelia Folger (David), and Carlos Rising-Moore. Great-grands: Masie Ertel, Jasmine Ertel, Max Nefouse, Sam Nefouse, Ari Nefouse, Isabelle Rising-Moore, David Rising-Moore. Services will be private.
Rick and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Your Dad sure led an interesting life!
We remember meeting him in 1967,at the very first Rising Reunion we ever attended and that was in Guelph, Ontario. Had a terrific visit with him!
Our deepest sympathy to you and the entire family.
Glen and Judy Rising
Remarkable life and family! Rest in peace.
Rick, I am saddened to hear of the death of your father. He lived a long and very full life. Your family should be very proud of his achievements! i PRAY FOR COMFORT FOR THE FAMILY.\
Siinceerely,
Dede Folger
Rick & family, very sorry for your family’s loss. So glad you got such a long life’s worth of memories.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a very special Man. I worked for him when he was down on Capitsl Ave. at the Veterinarian Ofc. A whole summer of dogs and cats, and, of course he always had strange creatures there as well.
I have many fond memories of him when my wife and I took dancing lessons from him.
He was special and wild, and a loving person we’ll miss. God bless him!
Our sincere condolences.
Rick
Gus and I send our condolences to you and your family.He sure was a amazing man.
My Dear Friend Rick,
So sorry for your loss. Your dad lived a long adventurous life. May you find peace. May God Bless you and your family, and keep everyone safe at these uncertian times.
Love your friend always,
Kimberly Keene
Brenda, I’m so sorry about your Dad. He sure had a full and very eventful life. My prayers are with you and the rest of the Rising-Moore clan.
Wow! What an impressive run!! Rest in peace, old soldier and thank you for your many contributions in our realm. God celebrate your soul’s arrival in the next realm!
Rick: Hope your family is well during these trying and uncertain times.
Sorry that I did not get a chance to meet your father. As you, he seems to have been a remarkable individual.
Keep well
Your Friend, Conrad
Remembering wonderful times at the Ballrom of your parents home on the near north side of downtown when Carl was married to Candy. “Those were the days my friend.”
God bless him and you and all of your family, Brenda. I’m so very glad you had him with you for so long. My father died at exactly half your father’s age and our family has felt our loss very much ever since. Always will, as will yours. My brothers and sisters and I have felt his presence, and Mom’s. for decades now though and we know their spirits really are still with us.
So sorry for your families loss, but what a great life.
Rick,
Our sincere condolences for your loss. What a terrific and extraordinary life he lived, something to certainly be proud of. Slainte’ Terry and Mary Rankin