Emma Ruby Moore of Port Orchard died June 14, 2013, at the age of 100.

Emma was born Jan. 11, 1913, in Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to Mads and Kristina Madsen. The Madsen family came to the United States in 1917 and after travels through much of the country, settled in Washington.

Emma and her twin sister, Pearl, graduated as co-valedictorians from Morton High School in 1931.

She married Paul V. Hanson in 1932 and traveled with her Navy husband until his death in World War II.

She married Thomas W. Moore in 1945 and lived in Bremerton until they moved to Port Orchard in 1966.

She worked as Kitsap County deputy treasurer from 1943 to 1971.

After her retirement, the couple enjoyed RV traveling, covering most of the United States as well as abroad.

She was an avid gardener and a charter member of the Long Lake Garden Club. She enjoyed sewing and reading and loved cats and her companion chihuahuas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Paul, her infant son, Gary P. Hanson, and her second husband, Thomas. She was also preceded in death by all of her siblings, Anne Sinnott, Edward Madsen, Clarence Madsen, Alfred Madsen, Flora Heslip, Mabel Allen, Elmer Madsen, Helene Chrey and her twin sister, Pearl Limbocker Mastick.

She is survived by her step-children, Jeanne Gill (John) of Shelton and Thomas W. Moore Jr. of Bremerton, four generations of grandchildren and a large and loving family of four generations of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. June 29 at Rill’s Life Tribute Center. Donations in lieu of flowers may be directed to any animal rescue organization.