MILWAUKIE, Ore., Feb. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob
Moore, founder of Bob's Red Mill and one of the most
recognized figures in the natural foods industry, peacefully passed
away at home on Saturday, February 10,
2024, at the age of 94. Moore will be remembered for his
larger-than-life personality, his leadership and passion for whole
grains, his strong work ethic (he remained a Board Member of his
beloved Bob's Red Mill until his death) and his generosity in
establishing the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) on his
81st birthday.
A perennial entrepreneur, Moore's passion for healthy foods and
milling whole grains coincided with parenthood, and later led to
the formation of Bob's Red Mill in 1978. The company initially
served only Portland, Ore.-area
locals, but quickly grew to be a natural foods powerhouse. It is
now a leading global food brand offering 200+ products in more than
70 countries. Thanks to the ESOP that Moore established in 2010,
the company's legacy was secured by transferring ownership to the
people who helped Bob and Charlee build and grow it. More than 700
employee owners now own the company.
"Bob's legacy will live on forever in all of us who had the
opportunity to work with him and is infused into the Bob's Red Mill
brand," said Bob's Red Mill CEO Trey
Winthrop. "He did everything in his power to leave us on a
strong path forward. All of us feel responsible and motivated to
preserve his old-world approach to unprocessed foods; his
commitment to pure, high-quality ingredients; and his generosity to
employee owners and educational organizations focused on
nutritional health."
Over the past decade, Moore and his wife Charlee, who passed
away in 2018, looked to inspire future generations through
substantial financial contributions to Oregon universities. The Moores were named
honorary Beavers for their significant donations to Oregon State University, where they helped fund the
Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition, and
Preventive Health in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Magnanimous contributions also helped establish the Bob and Charlee
Moore Institute for Nutrition & Wellness at Oregon Health &
Science University, as well as many additional research programs
throughout the state.
He is survived by his three sons, Ken, Bob, Jr., and David;
daughters-in-law Dora, Barbara, Ashleigh and Terry; nine
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Moore will be greatly missed and remembered by his family, the
Bob's Red Mill family and those he met and inspired during his long
life. A celebration of life service is being planned; details
to be announced. In the meantime, local friends and fans are
encouraged to visit the Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Store in
Milwaukie, Oregon to share a
memory in honor of Bob.
About Bob's Red Mill
Bob's Red Mill started with good ingredients in 1978, and
they've brought people together with wholesome, homemade food ever
since. Inspired by the passion and artisanal expertise of founder
Bob Moore, the company is now 100%
employee owned, with more than 700 employee owners dedicated to
making the best whole grain oats, baking flours and on-the-go
snacks. Bob's Red Mill is located in Milwaukie, Oregon, just outside of
Portland. Visit
www.bobsredmill.com for more information.
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