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Richard “Dick” Lincoln Moore, Atherton’s former police chief and city manager, died peacefully on May 28 at his Sun City Lincoln Hills community home near Sacramento. He was 86.
Moore served as Atherton’s police chief from 1976 to when he retired in 1993. Uniquely, he also took on the role of city manager in 1988 to 1993, according to his obituary.
“Richard was a true gentleman with a warm and kind spirit,” said Atherton Council member Elizabeth Lewis in an email. “He always had a smile and willingness to help. … He loved Atherton and loved to serve. He even threw his hat in the ring to run for Atherton City Council (in 2008) before deciding to move to Lincoln where he quickly became involved in public service. I’ve known his daughter Elizabeth Hammock for many years and admire her greatly. My condolences go out to all of Dick’s family at this time of loss.”
‘He loved Atherton and he loved to serve.’
Atherton Council member Elizabeth Lewis
Born May 15, 1938, in Whittier, California, Moore earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Notre Dame de Namur College in Belmont. He then served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years.
Moore worked in the Atherton police force from 1965 until his retirement.
In 1987, Moore was also president of the California Peace Officers Association after being an active member throughout his career. Following this, he was appointed California Police Officers Memorial Commission by Governor George Deukmejian.
After retirement, Moore and his wife Patricia Moore moved to Lincoln in 2007. There, he served on the Placer County Civil Service Commission, Sierra College Bond Oversight Commission, and the city of Lincoln’s Parks and Recreation Committee.
Moore was an avid sports fan and loved to talk about his four grandchildren, according to his family.
He leaves behind his wife Patricia, two children Richard John Moore and Elizabeth Hammack, and four grandchildren Emma, James, Kathryn, and William.
Dick’s celebration of life will be held on Aug. 23 for family and friends in Granite Bay. Final ceremony arrangements are ongoing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dick’s name can be made to the California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation at: camermorial.org.
Almanac Editor Angela Swartz contributed to this story.
