History
Since 1887, when James Deter McNary was elected Colusa County Coroner, the goal of McNary-Moore Funeral Service has been to provide the community with service, caring, and understanding in our most troubling and sorrowful times.
John Deter McNary subsequently joined his father James in the operation of the mortuary, which was known as J.D. McNary & Son at the time. In 1925, Howard Moore came to Colusa as an accountant and met John D. McNary. Upon the death of James McNary in 1931, he began to work part-time with John D. McNary in the funeral business.
In 1935, Howard Moore earned his degree in Mortuary Science and joined the firm full-time. In 1946, John Deter McNary moved to Berkeley, and J.D. McNary & Son became a partnership, with Howard Moore as managing partner and secretary-treasurer. Gene Moore, Howard's son who had recently been discharged as a pilot from the U.S. Army Air Corps after World War II, came to work for the firm. In 1960, the firm was incorporated, and the name was changed to McNary-Moore Funeral Service with Howard Moore as manager and secretary-treasurer. At the same time, the Sullivan Chapel & Mortuary was merged into the corporation. Howard Moore succeeded Tim Sullivan as Colusa County Coroner, and Gene Moore became a shareholder upon the death of his father Howard in 1980. Gene was elected Colusa County Coroner and acquired his father's interest in the mortuary.
Through the years, some things have changed, but our commitment to helping the citizens of Colusa County has always remained the same for over 120 years.
With the times changing, we adapt and offer all of the currently available options for memorialization for both burial and cremation. We are grateful for the trust you give us in allowing us to care for your loved one. It is our goal to guide you through the process as gently as possible, with dignity and respect.
Who We Are
At McNary-Moore Funeral Service, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home—a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations.
Licensed staff members are available around the clock—24 hours a day, 7 days a week—to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.