Jones, John Alan 1952-2013

JONES, WATKINS, EILANDER, BUTLER, COSGROVE, CONOVER

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 5/7/2013 at 08:08:04

John Jones

Johnston

Formerly of Newton

John Alan Jones, 60, died Tuesday morning April 16, 2013 at home peacefully with his family at his side. John was born June 22, 1952 in Des Moines, IA. After graduating from Ankeny High School, he served in the US Army and retired from Maytag on March 31, 2006. He married his best friend, and the love of his life, Mary Ellen Watkins on June 21, 1975. John enjoyed NASCAR racing and his dog Murphy. He loved life and adored his family.

John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary; daughter, Angie (Chad) Eilander; son, Kevin Jones; two granddaughters, Alli Butler and Taylor Eilander; brothers, James (Clara) of AZ, Robert (Becky) of FL, David (Rhonda) of MO; sister-in-law, Deb (Jim) Cosgrove of Urbandale; mother-in-law, Marguerite Watkins of Chariton, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Ruby Jones, sister, Mary Lea Conover, and father-in-law, Delbert Watkins.

A casual memorial visitation will be from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, with a prayer service from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at Caldwell-Raddatz Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale. Per his wishes his body has been cremated.

Memorials may be directed to the family or Iowa Health Hospice. Online condolences may be left at caldwellraddatz.com.

Published in Des Moines Register from April 18 to April 20, 2013 ~ The Des Moines Register Website, Des Moines, Iowa.