Nick Moores Memorial Scholarship For Future Nurses

Nicholas Ryan Hockman-Moore passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, at 3:20 PM holding his sister’s hand. He was surrounded by the love and support of numerous family and friends. A wise person once said, “Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given, never forgotten, never let it disappear.” Nick spread love and received it back through all the stages of his young life. His love will continue to live on always.

Nicholas Ryan Hockman-Moore was born on March 15, 1990, in Kansas City, Missouri. Nick was the first child and only son of William Hockman and Michelle Foxworthy. Nick is survived by his parents Bill Hockman (Missy King) and Michelle (Daniel Foxworthy) Foxworthy, sister Tiffany Hockman (Sammy Sosa), stepsiblings Brenden (Fantasia Foxworthy), Shelby Foxworthy (Dejuan Hampton), and Courtney Ravenscroft. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; Samantha, Ava, Paisley, Enzo, Theo, Mya, Zoee, and Brooklyn. As well as grandparents, Bertha Hockman, Pete and Kelly Bolen, many aunts, uncles, cousins, Walter Moore, and his dog and best friend, Duke. Nick was preceded in death by many family members and a few friends.

Nick spent his life working as a Nurse, a career he started in High School. He loved his job because it allowed him to save lives, witness miracles, and impact every patient he encountered. Nick spent his last two years on Earth working as a traveling nurse. Nick was devoted to his family all his life. He enjoyed camping, traveling, cuddling his dog, naps, and watching Christmas Vacation all year long. Nick loved music of all genres. You would often find him being the life of the party singing and dancing to his favorite songs. Nick loved making people laugh. He had inside jokes with everyone he knew. His presence will be immensely missed by all his family, and the many he considered chosen family.

A memorial service will be held September 30, 2023, at Barry Platte Park (8526 NW Old Stagecoach Rd) in Kansas City, Missouri from 12:00-2:00, and a celebration of life will continue until 10:00 PM. In honor of Nick’s favorite colors, guests are welcome to wear blue and orange. All are welcome to attend to give Nick the celebration he deserves and share memories. Nick left an imprint on the world that will not fade nor be forgotten. He will continue to live on in the hearts of his patients, friends, and family. In the words of Nick’s favorite band, The Beatles, “When the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me. Shinin’ until tomorrow, let it be.”

Family and friends have asked where to send flowers or money to family. In lieu of flowers or other gifts we would love the chance to honor Nick and let his legacy move on forever. We would love the opportunity to pay it forward to students wanting to join the healthcare field and other charities that will be named after him. Please help us by donating if you are able to or sharing for this cause.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,

Nick Moore's Family