Jacqueline Margaret Jones

October 13, 1940 - May 16, 2012

Jackie Jones, 71, a resident of Soap Lake and Ephrata, Washington for over 40 years, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Washington, due to complications after surgery and a long battle with Crohn’s disease. She was born October 13, 1940 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and moved with her family to the United States in 1956, settling in Moses Lake. She married Terry Jones on July 25, 1966, and together they raised a blended family of 11 children. Jackie and Terry also operated Soap Lake Upholstery for many years. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Terry. She is survived by a sister, Nevita Lewis of Little Rock, Ark.; brothers, Ron Kenly of Soap Lake, and Duane Kenly and Lonnie Kenly of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; daughters, Laura Dirks of Ephrata and Roni Jones Fairweather of Ephrata; sons, Darren Dirks of Wenatchee, Rick Jones of Ephrata, Tom Jones of Moses Lake and Ken Jones of Ephrata; and over 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jackie’s family invites all who knew her to celebrate her life at a memorial service on Monday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1301 E Division Ave, Ephrata, WA. A graveside service will immediately follow at the Valley View Memorial Park, 20174 Road A-NE, Soap Lake. Please express your thoughts and wishes for the family and view the online tribute video at nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata.