Thomas Alan Moon

Thomas Alan Moon, 76, of Bemidji, formerly of Blackduck, MN died on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Minnesota State Veteran's Home, Bemidji, MN.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Blackduck, MN with Dwight Kalvig officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post #372 of Blackduck. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Blackduck at a later date.
Thomas Alan Moon was born on November 27, 1948 in Bemidji, Minnesota, the son of Thomas Edgar and Eva Fern (Thue) Moon. He was raised and attended school in Blackduck and graduated from Blackduck High School in 1966. He enlisted in the US Navy on May 22, 1969 and worked in radio operations. He was stationed in Spain, the Philippines and onboard the USS Fox off the coast of Viet Nam.. He was discharged on February 6, 1973. Tom married Julie Kay Lindquist on November 24, 1973 in Blackduck. He then attended Bemidji State University and graduated with a degree in Accounting in 1976. He served as the Blackduck City Clerk from 1976-78. He reenlisted with the US Navy on February 28, 1978 and served at Fort Meade, MD working in Naval Cryptology. He was discharged with the rank of Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Second Class Petty Officer on February 27, 1982. Tom graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Pharmacy in 1986 and moved back home to Blackduck. He worked with his family at Moon Pharmacy in Blackduck from 1986 until 1999 and then from 2011 to 2018. Tom and Julie moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1999 where he worked for SAV-ON Pharmacy in Bullhead City, AZ and Las Vegas, NV until 2008. They then moved to Phoenix, AZ where he worked for Express Scripts from 2008-2011. They moved back to northern Minnesota in 2011 and have resided there since. Tom retired in 2018 from Moon Drug and entered the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Bemidji in 2024. Tom was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Blackduck, the American Legion Post #372 of Blackduck and a past member of the Blackduck Jaycees and the Blackduck Volunteer Fire Department. Tom enjoyed his time with the Blackduck Jaycees, bowling with his Blackduck bowling team the "Ding-A-Lings", playing on the Men's Softball League with the "Moon Drug" team, and coaching the Women's "Moon Drug" softball team to a state championship. He also enjoyed traveling, playing "Video Poker", watching the Minnesota Vikings and Twins and eating Taco Bell Tacos. Tom especially loved spending time with his family and becoming a grandfather.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Julie Moon of Cass Lake, MN; son, Gregory (Keri Anne) Moon of Two Harbors, MN; daughter, Kari Moon ( Chris) Podlewski of Walker, MN; 5 grandchildren, Eva "Franie" Moon, Sylvia "Syli" Moon, Edason "Moose" Moon, Ethan "E.J." Podlewski and Hunter "Bunty" Podlewski; brother, Chan Moon of Blackduck, MN; sister, Barbara Moon of Delano, MN; sister-in-law, Janis Gustafson of Cass Lake, MN; Nieces and Nephews, Kristen Falk Decker, Eric Falk, Stephanie (Charlton) Dailey and Adam Kobes.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas E. and Eva Moon; sister-in-law, Beverly Moon; and mother and father-in-laws, Sylvia and Loren Lindquist.
There are not enough thank yous that can be said to the loving, caring staff of the Bemidji Veteran's Home. The last 1 ½ years of Tommy's life was spent in their care. They became our family, full of love, hugs, laughter, singing, storytelling, jokes and wheelchair rides outdoors. We would love to name you all but you know we would miss someone. Alzheimer's patients are not always the easiest to care for, but the staff looked past the difficult times and embraced the happy times. You will remain in our hearts forever!