Jones, Christine Elaine (Smith) (1938 - 2025)

JONES, SMITH, TECH, DURHAM, WILLS, MOORE, SAAR, HARDY, LITTLE

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 7/19/2025 at 15:26:06

Name of deceased: Christine Elaine Jones (nee Smith)

Aged: 86 yrs, 5 mo, 30 days

Residence: Council Bluffs, IA

Born: Dec. 25, 1938; rural Woodbine, Harrison County, IA

Died: June 24, 2025; Prairie Gate Retirement Community, Councils Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA

Funeral services: Thursday, July 3, 2025; Saint John Lutheran Church ELCA; burial was in Hazel Dell Church Cemetery, near Crescent, IA

Survived by: Children, Mark (spouse, Kathy) Tech of Council Bluffs, IA, Randy (spouse, Mary) Tech of Council Bluffs, IA and Teresa Tech of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Austin (spouse, Kayla) Tech of Council Bluffs, IA, Seth (spouse, Shelby) Tech of Council Bluffs, IA, Kelsey (spouse, Chad) Durham of Glenwood, IA, and Haley Tech (spouse, Evin Wills) of Logan, IA; great-grandchildren, Harper, Ryker, Liam and Wyatt; siblings, Betty Moore of Brush Prairie, WA and Lester (spouse, Shirley) Smith of Missouri Valley, IA; brother-in-law, Otto Saar of Council Bluffs, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Ralph Eugene and Pauline Mildred (nee Hardy) Smith; husband, Richard A. Jones (deceased Aug. 19, 2021); siblings, Duane (and spouse, Betty) Smith, Merle Smith, Lyle Smith, Neil Smith, Shirley Saar, Marlene Little and Stan Smith.

Education: Christine spent her childhood on several farms as her father worked for different farmers. As a result, she attended a variety of schools in Iowa near Woodbine, Malvern, and Ashland, NE, Denison and Council Bluffs, IA. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, IA, Class of 1958.

Religious affiliation: Baptized and later confirmed her faith at Timothy Lutheran Church, Council Bluffs, IA; member, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan before returning to Council Bluffs after Dick’s passing, to be closer to her children. She then became a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs.

Military service: n/a

Marriages: (1) Duane Tech; May 2, 1959; Timothy Lutheran Church, Council Bluffs, IA (2) Richard Alan Jones; 1990; location not provided

Employment: At age 15, Christine began working at Lester Tone Cleaners in Council Bluffs, IA, pressing clothes. She also worked at World Radio Lab. In 1971, while her children were in school, she worked at Beno’s Department Store and appreciated the opportunity to have summers off with her children. Starting in 1976, she spent 10 years as a teacher’s associate at a school in Council Bluffs. She also enjoyed creating floral arrangements for Bloomers. After marrying Dick, she moved to Harlan, IA. It was then she discovered her true professional calling, working alongside Dick for 32 years at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. She found deep purpose in helping others and was known for her genuine nature and heartfelt empathy toward those who were grieving. Christine and Dick retired together after a meaningful career of service.

Hobbies/Interests: She was active in PEO (professional employer organization) and the hospital auxiliary.
When she was younger, she received recognition from KRCB radio as “Working Girl of the Day;” enjoyed participating in a bowling league in Council Bluffs; she always made time for card club and visiting with friends wherever she lived; she loved country music, watching soap operas, and baking; was a devoted animal lover; mostly, Christine loved time spent with family and made every effort to create lasting memories with them.

Sources: heartlandfunerals.net