Jess Joseph Moon 1915-1997, Tri County News, Jackson Co., MN

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Tri County News
OBITUARIES  Nov. 5, 1997

1915 Jess Joseph Moon 1997
Jess Joseph Moon was born November 26, 1915 in Heron Lake to the late 
Anna [Leopold] Moon and Joseph G. Moon.  He was received into the 
Christian faith through Baptism and Confirmation at the Heron Lake 
Methodist Church.  His education was obtained at Heron Lake Schools 
where he graduated in the class of 1935.
     On June 6, 1939, Jess was united in marriage at Amo Methodist 
Church near Storden.  Following their marriage, Jess and his wife lived
in Heron lake until 1942, when they moved to Cloquet for some 8 months 
while Jess trained in the National Guard.  They moved to Windom 
thereafter and have been members of the Windom community ever since.
     For 63 years, Jess operated Moon's Locker in Windom and has been an
integral part of the Windom community in many ways.  As an active member 
of First United Methodist Church, he also held numerous offices and 
positions including trustee, member of building committee, Methodist Men, 
and usher at many functions.
     As a member of the Masonic Lodge, Jess has served as master of the 
Lodge many times and held most other offices in the Lodge.  Adjunct to 
those activities he gave of his time to the Order of Eastern Star and 
served as Worthy Patron and many other offices.  He was very active and 
interested in the Kiawanis Club and it's activities.
     Being a vital part of his community, Jess served 11 years on the 
Windom School Board, was chairman of the Flax Days celebration, as was 
a member of the following organizations:  Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, 
Shrine Club, Baseball Association, Cottonwood County Historical Society, 
and the Arena Booster Association.  Living a life of providing for his 
Family and giving so much time back to his community he was also a strong 
supporter of Local sports and school athletics.  Jess was instrumental 
in the building of the current lighted ball field that has hosted 
hundreds of events.  Even after it was built, he could be seen selling 
tickets and doing anything else that was needed.  And for many years, 
he and Hazel enjoyed square dancing.  The Cottonwood County Game and Fish
League was recipient of his efforts for their promotions.
     For the last several months, Jess's health has been declining.  He 
became a resident of the Sogge Memorial Good Samaritan Center a few days 
prior to his death on Saturday morning, the 1st of February, at the age 
of 81 years, 2 months, and 6 days, with his Family at his side.
    Jess was preceded in death by his son, Bruce;  3 brothers, and 2 
sisters.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at the First United
Methodist Church in Windom, with Pastor Jerry Hansen officiating.  
Interment was in Memory Gardens, Windom, MN.
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