Ted Moon

Moon, Ted
Ted Moon died peacefully March 6, 2012 at his home in Sun Lakes, AZ. He was 78. Mr. Moon was born September 8, 1933 to Charles and Grace Moon in Mason City, IA. He is survived by his long time life partner and dear wife Evelyn Cocca, sister Lois Hockenson of Plymouth, IA and brother Robert Moon of Seattle, WA After establishing three beauty salons and the wig company Century 21 in Sioux Falls, SD during the 1960s, Ted left for a new sense of adventure in the wilds of Colorado and moved his family to Durango, CO. From 1971-1984 where he was a hairdresser and popularly known to many in the area as "Mr. Ted." As an avid outdoorsman, Durango provided the perfect place for his passion of hunting and fishing along with raising his family. His creative nature in the hairstyling industry and his artistic abilities were reflected in his many hobbies. Ted loved his family and friends and was known to have numerous stories to tell at a moments notice for all to be entertained. He had no strangers, only friends he had never met. He is survived by children, Marty (Melinda) of Denver, CO, Matt (Ginger) of Farmington, NM, Mark (Judy) of Milford, NH and daughter Melody Warren of Durango. CO Stepchildren, Mark (Julie) of Phoenix, John (Kathy) of Scottsdale, Mary (Frank) of Chandler, Lynne of Mesa and Katy (Al) of Scottsdale. Grandchildren, Ryan, Brandon, Luke, Nick, Kyra, Katie, Marla, Kayla, Andrea, Tazia, Jessica, Brenna, Jordan & Hailey and great-granddaughter Stephanie. Beloved by all including his extended family of many nieces and nephews.