Moon, George Frederick II 1947-2018

MOON, SPALLHOLTZ, BONENBERGER

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Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:36

George Frederick Moon II
Dec 7, 1947 - May 14, 2018

George Frederick Moon II, 70, of Ames, passed away May 10, 2018, from esophageal cancer at Israel Family Hospice House. A gathering of friends and family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 14 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517 Northwestern Ave. in Ames. A celebration of George’s life will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday May 15 at Bethesda Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to services.

George was born to Ellen and George Moon Dec. 7, 1947, in Oskaloosa. He grew up in Newton, and graduated in 1966. George attended Marshalltown Community College, Northwest Missouri State and Iowa State University. George enjoyed watching college basketball and attending grandchildrens’ basketball, baseball and tennis activities. He also liked to entertain people with many stories.

George began working at Hy-Vee in Newton, as soon as he was old enough. He later made a career with Hy-Vee starting at the Ames store in 1973. He considered Hy-Vee a second home, and many co-workers and customers his extended family. He was with the company more than 50 years at the time of his retirement in February of 2017. Customers were willing to wait in line longer just to get a chance to catch up with George. He would proudly tell them about his family and catch up on the lives of his customers’ families. He was the helpful smile in every aisle.

George is survived by his wife, Faye; and children, Collin (Erin) of Polk City, Karen and Rachel of West Palm Beach; his grandchildren, Evan, Ethan and Easton Moon and Kaelie Spallholtz; his parents, Ellen and George Moon of Newton; and his sister, Melody (Dave) Bonenberger of Bloomington, Minn.

George was preceded in death by his grandparents.

George is also survived by his furry family, Annie and Dr. Tom; and extended furry family, Lily, Teddy, Rocky and Spike. He was preceded in death by his beloved cat, Cleo who lived with him longer than his own children, and Mr. Furley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to V Foundation for Cancer Research/Victory Over Cancer, jimmyv.org. Online condolences may be directed to grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News 14 May 2018.