Rod and Alice Moon, more recently.

 Rod and Alice’s journey began at Idaho State University, where Alice studied Cosmetology and Rod studied auto mechanics. A simple campus meeting turned into a lifetime of friendship, commitment, and unwavering love. This past October, they joyfully celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary, a true testament to enduring partnership and devotion. 

After graduating, they married on October 27, 1972, and made their first home in Pocatello. Rod worked at his uncle Ed’s service station, and Alice at Fargo Beauty, while welcoming their first two children, Neal and Mindy. 

Eventually, they settled in Malad, Alice’s hometown. Rod, who grew up in Sugar City, quickly embraced the community as his own. After moving to Malad, they often helped on Alice’s family farm, a tradition of hard work, family, and care that continues to this day. Alice opened Alice’s Beauty Shop, sharing her skill, warmth, and genuine kindness with clients who became like family, while Rod began a long and dedicated career at Thiokol. During this time, their third child, Tim, completed the family. 

Nearly 50 years later, Alice still operates her beauty shop three days a week, and Rod retired in 2020 after 41 years with Thiokol/Northrop Grumman, enjoying the well-earned joys of retirement.

Rod and Alice are proud parents of three children- Neal (Dena) Moon of Malad, Mindy (Wes) Allen of Malad, and Tim (Tiffani) Moon of Ammon and grandparents of ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They cherish traveling together, camping, making lasting family memories, and cheering from the sidelines at countless sporting events. Their love, laughter, and steady presence continue to inspire everyone around them.  

The couple with many of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Mom and Dad, your love story is one we cherish every day. Thank you for the foundation you built, the example you set, and the love that you have always given us. As your children, we have been blessed to witness how you treat each other with patience, humor, and respect. We love you!