Linda L. Moon

 

Linda L. Moon

Feb. 13, 1960 – Feb. 1, 2025

Linda Lee Moon of Omaha, Nebraska, was born on February 13, 1960, to Ronald Sr. and Joan Simmons (Ungs). She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa. She was the younger sister of her brother Ronald Simmons Jr.

While working as an insurance underwriter, she met her husband, Steve Moon. They found love at first sight on a blind date and have shared 43 wonderful years of marriage. They married on April 11, 1981 in West Des Moines, Iowa at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In 1985, shortly after purchasing their first home, Linda and Steve welcomed their first child, Lindsey, into the world together on their fourth wedding anniversary. Life began to blossom and soon after they welcomed their second child, Jessica, in 1987. In 1989, again on their wedding anniversary, they moved to Omaha, Nebraska for a job opportunity provided to Steve. In Omaha, they were able to explore and grow as a family. Omaha quickly became home.

Linda was a cherished and beloved homemaker, who provided a life of happiness and complete joy for her family. She treasured her family beyond measure and put all effort into making a loving and engaging individualized relationship with each. Specifically, she poured so much heart into her grandchildren by reading every book, playing with all of the cars and crayons, fully entertaining every silly conversation, and meticulously designing crafts for her grandchildren to enjoy with her. She also spent time working as a teacher and mentor, sharing her love of children with all.

You could often find her reading with a warm cup of coffee, crafting, enjoying a puzzle, or tending tediously to her flowers and garden. She enjoyed sharing her great love for cooking with her family and friends.  Linda also had an adventurous side that might surprise some; riding motorcycles, hiking, out-fishing the boys with her mom which included three Master Angler’s, RVing, and horseback riding. Her love of nature was unrelenting. There was never an animal she didn’t adore, or try to feed.

Linda had a special talent for making everyone feel special and loved all of the time. She found pure joy in hosting, because it was another way of giving to others. Linda was such a sentimental giver; in words, physical gifts, and through random acts of kindness. She never left a room untouched.

God called Linda home on February 1, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan, in 2016.

She is survived by her father, Ronald Sr., husband, Steve Moon, brother, Ronald Jr.and Tracey Simmons, her children, Lindsey and Jeff Jarecki, and Jessica and Russell Ethridge, and grandchildren Rhett Jarecki, Eliza Jarecki, Brooks Ethridge, and Audrey Ethridge.

She will be remembered as the glue, the rock, the matriarch of her family who she led with faith, kindness, great strength, generosity, and all the love imaginable. Her beautiful soul will forever radiate as perfect in our hearts. Linda was everything to everyone around her.

VISITATION with family will be on Saturday, February 15, 2025, beginning at 9:30 am followed by a Celebration of Linda’s Life at 11:00 am at Waters Edge Church, 19600 Harrison Street, Gretna, NE.

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the St Judes Children’s Research Hospital.

 

 

 

 

31 Comments

  • Deb Cosgrove Posted February 3, 2025 6:39 pm

    My heart is broken. HUGE loss. My prayers and thoughts are with Linda’s family.

  • Jeff and Jolene Becher Posted February 3, 2025 7:36 pm

    Our condolences go out to Steve and the entire family. Linda was such a kind and amazing woman who always made you feel welcomed whenever you were around her. Rest in peace.

  • Mark suzemore Posted February 3, 2025 7:58 pm

    So sorry Steve. So awful

  • Ali O’Connor Posted February 3, 2025 8:26 pm

    A beautiful life…. Thank you all for sharing Linda with all of us. Much love to all of you.

  • Holly Cook Posted February 3, 2025 10:12 pm

    We are praying for you and your family. So very sorry.

  • Justin & Brenda Frey Posted February 4, 2025 11:02 am

    We have been thinking of you guys and praying for comfort in these difficult days ahead.

  • Lorraine & Tom Whitaker Posted February 4, 2025 11:05 am

    Our deepest sympathy to Steve and family. Words can not adequately express our sorrow.

  • Debbie Moon-Davis Posted February 4, 2025 11:07 am

    Linda my beautiful sister-in-law, you are one of the most wonderful women that I have ever know. You will truly be missed. I know you are now watching over your family and will let your presence be known.
    Love you always
    Rest in peace

  • Linda inman Posted February 4, 2025 11:17 am

    So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to you all.

  • Dennis moon Posted February 4, 2025 11:17 am

    So sorry to hear this I’m here close bro if you need anything

  • Harland Fogle Posted February 4, 2025 11:17 am

    For over a decade Linda treated all of us Bluejay basketball fans in Section-206 as family – – – She was loved and her absence will be felt !

    Harlie Fogle

  • Trevor and Kristin Pikop Posted February 4, 2025 11:23 am

    We are so very sorry for your loss Steve and family. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

  • Marty Sass Posted February 4, 2025 11:26 am

    My heart hurts for you Steve. What a beautiful tribute to Linda. She was a portrait of a beautiful lady. My prayers, my memories of Linda, and my love is with you Steve.

  • KIM GAGNE Posted February 4, 2025 11:36 am

    Thinking of you all. My heart is completely broken. Love you all.

  • Ron and Maryt Levander Posted February 4, 2025 12:06 pm

    Jeff and Lindsey, we are so sorry for this tragedy for your family. We are thinking and praying God gives you all comfort as you remember her with love.

  • Shannan Y Slobodnik Posted February 4, 2025 12:28 pm

    Steve, what an awesome tribute to Linda. I can actually feel the love your family had with Linda. I am truly sorry for your loss.

  • Gene and Sandy Bowman Posted February 4, 2025 12:35 pm

    So many memories.

  • Joan Posted February 4, 2025 12:39 pm

    So sorry to hear of this. I thought sorry with you Steve and your family.

  • Joan Acker Posted February 4, 2025 12:42 pm

    So sorry to hear of this. Our thoughts are with you Steve and your family.

  • Jennifer Osborn Posted February 4, 2025 12:53 pm

    We are so incredibly sorry for such a great loss. Linda was a beautiful soul and loved by many. We mourn with you all and will be holding you in prayer as you navigate these coming days. We love you Steve.

  • Kimberly Rae Klein Haigh Posted February 4, 2025 1:26 pm

    I have not seen my cousin Linda for so many years.. I always hoped we might have a reunion some day., but it sounds like she was everything and more that my Mother, Bev, (Aunt Joan’s sister,) described her to be. Makes me proud. I love you, Ron(s) and you Steve, and your children. You have my utmost sympathy in dealing with your loss.

  • Joyce Sweeney Posted February 4, 2025 2:31 pm

    Steve, Lindsey , Jessica and all grandchildren, my prayers go to you. As have been said before Linda was a beautiful woman and soul. Alway enjoyed meeting with you . Dawn and Joyce.

  • Mo and Deb Lowry Posted February 4, 2025 3:45 pm

    Steve and family our hearts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. We will pray for you and family! Praying for all!

  • Nicole Palella Posted February 4, 2025 4:47 pm

    What a beautiful life together. So so sorry for this profound loss. My most sincere condolences to you and your family.

  • Andie Kolb Hill Posted February 4, 2025 7:09 pm

    Steve, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

  • Bob and Kathy Seymour Posted February 5, 2025 12:18 pm

    Running buddy Steve. We are so very very sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to you and your family.

  • Brian Kobler Posted February 5, 2025 12:27 pm

    What I remember most is, whenever talking to you Steve, most things would start out “You know, Linda and I…”. You were two peas in a pod, a beautiful love story. You were a good husband and she knew you loved her very much. She was a wonderful, beautiful woman, always smiling and happy. She will be missed.

  • Jody and Sue Baker Posted February 5, 2025 2:49 pm

    Steve, Sue and I am so very sorry for your loss. Linda will be dearly missed by all. Our deepest and most sincere prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time.

  • Jody and Sue Baker Posted February 5, 2025 2:56 pm

    Steve, Sue and I want to express our deepest sorrow for your loss. You are in our prayers. Linda will truly be missed by all. Our hearts are wrapped around you.

  • Laura Childers Posted February 5, 2025 9:26 pm

    We were absolutely shocked & just heart broken to hear of Linda passing. Steve you and your family have been on our hearts & minds so much since we heard of your loss. Linda was such a beautiful soul. We are praying for you and all of your family. Sending our love 💗 Laura & Rob Childers

  • Bary Habrock Posted February 6, 2025 9:25 am

    Deepest sympathy to your family after this heartbreaking loss. Love and Prayers – Bary and Ronda Habrock

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