Ellen Gertrude Moon, 95, formerly of Ada, MN, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Arbor Park Assisted Living, Moorhead, MN. Ellen was born April 7, 1922, the oldest of nine living children, at Danzig, ND, the daughter of Edmond and Lydia (Heupel) Ulmer. She attended school at Wishek, ND and worked with her father on the farm.

On October 23, 1953, Ellen was united in marriage to Vance Moon in Bismarck, ND. Over the years, Ellen worked in health care and lived in North Dakota, Wisconsin and Minnesota, settling in Gary, MN, where they operated a dairy farm. After retiring they moved to Ada, MN, where they lived for several years. Vance died on November 14, 2000. When Ellen could no longer live alone, she received loving care from assisted living staff and, for a brief time, from Hospice Red River Valley, before her passing.

Ellen had a deep and meaningful faith in Jesus and was an active member of Faith United Church in Ada for several years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and gardening. Ellen lived a life of integrity, hard work and genuine love for family and friends.

Ellen is survived by her daughter, Twila (Carter) Neset, Glyndon, MN, three grandchildren, Karen (Jeff) Nelson, Rachel (Dave) Weber and John (Rosalie) Neset, nine great-grandchildren, three sisters, Luella (Albert) Ackerman and Verna Bader both Wishek, ND, DeNora Hoff, Bismarck, ND and many nephew and nieces. She is preceded in death by parents, husband Vance, five brothers, Ruedow, Lloyd, Edgar, Elmo and Gordie and a brother and a sister who died in infancy.

Funeral: 2:00PM, Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, MN.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the funeral home.

Burial: 10:30AM, Monday, May 1, 2017, Twin Valley Memorial Garden Cemetery, Twin Valley, MN.