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Donald Jones Obituary

Jones Donald L. Jones age 91, died at Kobacker House January 28, 2015. He was born in Towanda PA, graduated H.S. in Ithaca NY, attended Marietta College, SMU Perkins school of theology, and St. Paul's Seminary. As a pacifist and conscientious objector he served 4 years with Civilian Public Service during WWII, in labor camps, army Guinea pig medical tests, and with psychiatric patients at Marlboro State Hosp. in NJ. Ordained as a Methodist Minister he pastored a church in Rossville KS 16 years, while working full-time at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka. He retired from Harding Hospital Worthington, Ohio after 20 years as Director of Adjunctive Therapy. There he set up dynamically oriented milieu therapy treatment, and an art therapy clinical internship. He was a pioneer in the field of Art Therapy, a founder and past president of the American Art Therapy Assoc. and Ohio organization (BATA) and taught classes at CCAD and at Capital University. In retirement (retreaded he called it) he ministered two Unitarian congregations, did expressive art with people in neurological rehabilitation, hospice, prisons, with addiction counselors, teen group homes, wrote articles, contributed writing to journals and books and delivered presentations around the country. He helped establish WAAL and exhibited his paintings locally and nationally. In his art studio he painted, taught art, saw clients and students, many of whom he mentored over his lifetime. He was calm and compassionate, had a wonderful sense of humor, liked making puns and imaginative stories. His manner was healing and inspirational and he made a positive difference in countless lives. Preceded in death by parents Earl William and Ethel Peet Jones, brothers Lyman M. Jones and Earl W. Jones, Jr. He is survived by wife of 35 years, Karen Rush Jones; son, Morgan Rush Jones; first wife, Eleanor Illston Jones; children, David (Joyce), Amy, Evan, Anne Bennett (Adrian), Matthew (Kelly) and Peter; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; nephews, and nieces. There will be a memorial service at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus on February 14th at 11 a.m. where Minister Dr. Mark Belletini will celebrate Don's rich and meaningful life as artist, sculptor, minister, therapist, teacher and father. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First UU church, Kobacker House or charity of your choice. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11, 2015.

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Annie Bennett

February 1, 2016

It's been one year, missing you still. Wish I could hug you.

February 11, 2015

Don was a great inspiration in my life. My prayers are with you and your family, Karen.
I am sorry I will be unable to attend Don's service as I am traveling at this time.
Gretchen Crawford

April Diehl

February 9, 2015

Sending prayers and hugs to the family.

camille smith

February 9, 2015

Your wisdom, your humor, your generosity of spirit will live on for all whom you touched in your life. Camille Smith

Rosalie and Dan King

February 9, 2015

To all of you, our heartfelt condolences. We have many wonderful memories of Don, including his officiating our marriage. We are blessed to have had him in our lives.

Annie Reed

February 8, 2015

You and your work will always be a light post for art therapists! You changed the world.

February 8, 2015

Dear Karen(and Family),

My life was blessed by Don's gentle spirit and kindness.

Peace to you,
Kathy

Kathy Schnur

February 7, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of don's passing. He was an inspiration to myself and other art therapists around the country. He will be missed.

Rich Tawney

February 7, 2015

Dear Karen and family, while saddened by Don's passing, we remain ever grateful for our association with Don at Harding and can only admire his dedication and accomplishments. Please accept our personal condolences to you and all the family.

February 7, 2015

Dear Karen and Family,

My heart goes out to you all for your loss of Don.

I did not know Don, but heard him speak at a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) meeting. He spoke eloquently about how he came to start art therapy for people with mental illness. He was a most memorable, extraordinary person. I admired him immensely. He was the sort of person I would have liked to have as a friend.

Jane Flewellen

Jacquelyn Martin

February 7, 2015

Dear Karen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Who Don was and what he accomplished, especially as an art therapist, is beyond words. "What is beyond words is often our finest treasure of all". - S.Jacobovici.
You are in my prayers.
With love,
Sincerely,
Jacky Martin

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