HEARTWARMING STORIES
MOEN FAMILY
As time passes and generations create their own legacy, tough decisions are sometimes necessary. The process to evaluate and relinquish inherited property can be arduous and emotional for all involved. The Moen family found themselves in this situation in 2016, following the passing of Helen, the family matriarch. Fred Moen had purchased farmland in South Dakota and Iowa, keeping it in the family for decades. Although there were strong and deep memories of these farms, no one in the present-day family was able to oversee them. The decision to sell the farms and manage the financial aspects of the transactions became the responsibility of Mary, one of the 4 children in the Moen family. The last farm was sold in the fall of 2021. Mary’s brothers and sister, decided they should do something really nice for Mary to acknowledge her diligence and the demanding work. It was their brother Bob who suggested finding a piece of jewelry that would commemorate the family farm and land holdings. While visiting Mary in Kansas City, Martha learned her sister was having some jewelry made and how much Mary liked a particular jewelry store. In order to surprise her, Martha contacted Mary’s daughter to learn more about this jewelry store. She learned the jewelry store was Meierotto Jewelers, and immediately went to work. “I reached out and was put in contact with Megan at Meierotto Jewelers. She and I spoke, and Megan
immediately came up with some ideas,” explained Martha. Megan soon provided Mary with several sketches. I immediately fell in love with the idea of “farm rows” of
diamonds, and so did my brothers. Megan and I continued contact regarding the design, size of diamond and chain style,” said Martha. She continued, “This was very meaningful to all of us and we knew how much Mary had to take on to sell each of these farms. In the end, I think the last farm to sell was a bit sentimental for all of us, which brought even more significance to the gift.” “Megan was so great to work with, and I would highly recommend her and Meierotto Jewelers.” said Martha. Determining as a family to proceed with the task of liquidating family property that held dear memories is quite difficult. To be able to come together in a decision as a family is such an honor to the Moen family name.
ANAMARIA & PHIL 15 years ago, after a year of Phil’s daily proposals, AnaMaria finally said yes to her soulmate while in Las Vegas. The couple didn’t want to wait another minute to start the rest of their lives together, so while in Vegas they secured an 8:30pm ceremony on a memorable date of 07-07-07. For the impromptu ceremony, AnaMaria wore a simple $89 slip dress and they used a ring Phil had previously given AnaMaria as a gift; one she wore daily. When they returned home they went together to pick out a wedding set. It was a subsequent marriage for both of them, so they became a blended family with a combined total of five children. Now, with most of the children out of the house, AnaMaria and Phil are in a new stage of life. To celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary, Phil chose to upgrade AnaMaria’s wedding ring to a spectacular new diamond with a custom mounting to display it. With so much sentimental value being attached to her first wedding set from Phil, AnaMaria couldn’t imagine parting with it. Our Sales Executive,
Margaret, could tell what the ring meant to her. In order to continue to cherish it, and eventually pass it down to her children they decided to change it into a right hand ring. By remounting the original diamond into a new setting with emeralds, it became an ode to Phil’s favorite color of green. Now, AnaMaria can wear both of them as a reminder of their beautiful journey together. We have truly
enjoyed helping Phil and AnaMaria with this momentous occasion. We wish them all the best!
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