William (Bill) Andrew Mooring

William (Bill) Andrew Mooring passed away on October 17, 2026 in his home surrounded in love by his 3 daughters. He often said his greatest accomplishment in life was his girls. He lived a beautiful and adventure filled life for 98 years.

Bill was born on February 20, 1928 in Dudley, Wayne County, North Carolina to the late John Vick and Mary Gertrude Ezzell Mooring. He was also preceded in death by 7 brothers and 2 sisters.

Bill was married to Judith Ann Koplin on September 1, 1955 and was devoted to her for 49 years until her passing. Later in life he married Mary Lou Weagley and they were married for 17 years before her passing.

Bill is survived by his daughters Vicki (Bob) Niccum of Ft Collins CO; Julie (Tyler) Bagley of Arvada CO; and Susan (Don) Oldroyd of Orlando FL. Bill was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Richard Mooring of Swansboro NC.

Bill was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings over his life time.

One of his greatest honors was serving in the US Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. He took great pride as he was recognized and received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy.

Bill graduated from Brigham Young University in 1955 and after graduating went on to the University of North Carolina where he began law school before leaving to begin his career in the insurance industry. He worked for 22 years at Safeco Insurance Company in Denver in the Surety and Bonds department. He eventually moved his family to Albuquerque New Mexico to finish out his career at Alexander and Alexander as Assistant VP and Manager of the Surety Department. He was successful enough to retire at the age of 55 and return home to Colorado.

He lived out the rest of his life camping, playing pool, and many activities with his family and friends until his final return to his Heavenly Father.

A Funeral service for Bill will be held at 11:00am, on Friday, October 30, 2027, at Horan & McConaty, 7577 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003. A visitation for family to greet friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:30am. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed and can be watched here: Funeral service of Bill Mooring

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 12:30pm, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge.