Elwin Howard Jones
1927 - 2012 (85 years)-
Name Elwin Howard Jones Born 27 Jan 1927 Sterling, Bingham County, Idaho, USA Gender Male Died 22 Feb 2012 St. Johns, Oneida County, Idaho, USA Buried 27 Feb 2012 St. John Cemetery - St. John, Idaho, USA Person ID I7338 Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree Last Modified 17 Apr 2019
Family Mary Charlene Greer, b. 13 Jul 1932, Millican, Brazos County, Texas, USA , d. 11 Nov 2018, Logan, Cache County, Utah, USA (Age 86 years) Married Apr 1983 Last Modified 17 Apr 2019 Family ID F3199 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Event Map Born - 27 Jan 1927 - Sterling, Bingham County, Idaho, USA Died - 22 Feb 2012 - St. Johns, Oneida County, Idaho, USA Buried - 27 Feb 2012 - St. John Cemetery - St. John, Idaho, USA = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend : Address : Location : City/Town : County/Shire : State/Province : Country : Not Set
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Photos Mary Charlene Greer Keller with husband Elwin Howard Jones
Taken on April 29, 1983 in Logan, UtahMary Charlene Greer Keller and Elwin Howard Jones Wedding
Taken on their wedding day on April 29, 1983 in Logan, UtahMary Charlene Greer Keller and Elwin Howard Jones
First picture of Charlene and Elwin together. Taken in March 1983 in River Heights, UtahMary Charlene Greer Keller Jones and Elwin Howard Jones
Mission Trip to Nigeria, Africa - 1997Elwin Howard Jones and Charlene Greer Keller Jones - Christmas 1996
Taken at Charlene's son's house in River Heights, Utah on December 25, 1996Mary Charlene Greer Keller Jones and Elwin Howard Jones
Taken in Abeokuta, Nigeria, Africa at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1997Mary Charlene Greer Keller Jones and Elwin Howard Jones
Taken on December 24, 1996 at Charlene's son's home in River Heights, UtahMary Charlene Greer Keller Jones and Elwin Howard Jones
Taken at the Senior Missionary Training Center in 1997 in Provo, Utah.Mary Charlene Greer Keller Jones and Elwin Howard Jones
Taken on Christmas Day 1999 in River Heights, UtahElwin Howard Jones
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Notes - Obituary:
Malad - On February 22, 2012 our dearly loved Elwin Howard Jones, 85, passed away at his home in St. John with family by his side.
Elwin was born in Sterling, Idaho, January 27, 1927. Elwin served a mission in California for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also served his country in the Merchant Marines, and U.S. Army.
He married Jana Lee Farrell on March 21, 1952 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Elwin and Jana Lee moved to Malad, Idaho in 1970, where Elwin eventually started his own heating business. Elwin was in the heating business for more than 55 years, and was known to most as "The Furnace Man".
Elwin was preceded in death by Jana Lee in 1982. Elwin and Jana Lee have 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Elwin found great joy being surrounded by his family. Elwin was survived by his five children, and his wife Mary Charlene and her 5 children.
Elwin married Mary Charlene Keller in 1983. In 1997 Elwin and Char served a mission in Nigeria. Elwin had a great love for the outdoors. He was an avid gardener. He enjoyed camping and fishing and often took his children and grandchildren.
Elwin was a kind and tender hearted man, who loved to serve others. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, his distinctive sense of humor, and his love of the gospel. Elwin will be greatly missed by all those who were acquainted with him.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Malad LDS Stake Center. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday Night from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the church and again from 11:30-12:30 p.m. prior to the services. Burial will follow in the St. John Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Horsley Funeral Home.
(Published by Horsley Funeral Home of Malad City, Idaho)
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