Morris Dale Jones, 1917-2008

JONES, WATERS, THOMAS, BEHRENS, BRUMBAUGH, HAGEN

Posted By: Sharon K Hesebeck (email)
Date: 4/19/2013 at 17:41:48

Morris Dale Jones
Born: May 7, 1917
Died: March 3, 2008
Age: 90

SERVICES
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 7, 2008 at the First Christian Church in Spencer

CASKET BEARERS
Ed Morisch - Steve Lake - Clinton Jones - Alan Enderson - Phil Ramstack - Rich Prentice

HONORARY BEARERS
Harland Brownmiller - Al Swart - Neil Scoles - Jerry Groenewold - Richard Gray - John Fischer - Paul Heebner - Loyd Batcheler - Bill Stevenson - Bill Swart

INTERMENT
Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Iowa

Morris Dale Jones, the son of Leslie and Sadie (Waters) Jones, was born May 7, 1917 near Everly, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Everly and Spencer area where he received his education, graduating from Spencer High School.

Dale married Katherine Thomas on March 5, 1940 in Spencer, Iowa. Following their marriage, they farmed near Dickens for many years. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Spencer. He was active with the Golden Kiwanis and loved to camp and fish. Dale served for many years on the Dickens Elevator Board and the Clay County Fair Board. He also served on the Dickens School Board. Dale was very proud of his herd of angus cattle. Dale also took care of thousands of feeder lambs.

Dale passed away at St. Luke Lutheran Home on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Katherine of 60 years and two sisters: Cleone Fischer and Carol Lake.

Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters: Martha Behrens of Ames, IA and Susan Brumbaugh of Spencer, IA; two grandchildren: Kurt Behrens and Tara Hagen and her husband, Dan; three great-granddaughters; other relatives and many friends.

Warner Funeral Home of Spencer, IA

Interment in Riverside cemetery
 

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