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Nick Jones Obituary
JONES,
Nick D.
Nick passed away June 7, 2011 at home after a short battle with cancer. He was born December 13, 1949 in Pasco, WA the fourth of nine children to Margaret and Albert Jones. He graduated from North Central and was drafted in the service so he joined the Navy where he served as a corpsman at San Diego Naval Hospital and Whidbey Island Naval Base. Nick graduated from Spokane Falls Community College with an AA degree and attended EWU for one year. Nick is survived by his wife of 35 years Yvonne Arnzen and their four children, Alexander, Simon, Adrianne and Philip Arnzen-Jones and three granddaughters, Victoria, Emily and Aryannah. Nick has worked for the past 10+ years for Spokane Mental Health as a facilities technician. Previous to that he had worked as a Maintenance Manager for Union Bay, Forest Ridge School, and 13 years at Nordstrom, all in the Seattle area. Nick is survived by eight siblings, Steve, Vicki, Margie, Ray, Randy, Pat, Ted, Kelli, and their spouses. He is also survived by numerous in laws, nieces, nephews and mother-in-law Helen Arnzen. Nick was a good father, brother,grandfather and husband.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 11, 2011 at 3pm at St. Francis of Assisi Hall, located at 1104 W. Heroy, all are welcome.
We will all miss his energy, cheerful disposition, and happy whistle.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nick Jones
Barbara J Arnzen
October 3, 2024
Nick, Thanks for being a wonderful addition to our family! Your intelligence, humor and drive were an example to us all.
Goodbye bro in law and pal!
Barbara
Debbie Jarrad-Wilkinson-Dublin
June 11, 2011
Dear Yvonne and Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Nick after years of not seeing him. Our families grew up in the same neighborhood. What struck me the most is that he didn't seem to have changed a bit. He still smiled, was a great listener and had a great and wonderful sense of humor. I looked forward to my breaks, when I saw Nick outside working. He would always take the time to chat with me and I always walked away smiling. I was shocked and dismayed to hear of his passing, knowing how much he'll be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Theodore Petropoulos
June 11, 2011
I met Nick once and through my experience with him, I found a very loving genuine good hearted human being. I send my condolences to all family members and to remember "When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men."
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) U.S. poet.
Michelle
June 11, 2011
Nick brought a little sunshine to the work day. I will truly miss his laugh and the way he made me laugh. Nick, I know on this journey you will also shine. Take care my friend and know that you will be missed.
Greg Petropoulos
June 11, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Jones family.
I was honored to have known such a great human being. Nick and I would exchange war stories which was definitely a treat. He served his country and stood up for what he believed in. A great person will be missed.
Jamie Berube
June 10, 2011
I will miss my conversations with Nick about family, rental properties & tenants, politics and religion. He was very wise and would always stick in his wonderful sense of humor with every topic. As previous posts have stated, there will be a big hole at SMH and we will miss him dearly. I will light a candle for him at church this weekend.
Scott Jennings
June 9, 2011
Marian, Sarah, Michael, and Myself will miss you greatly. Nick you where a kind sole who cared deeply for his family and friends
Rosalie Gibson
June 9, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Nick at SMH and he was a wonderful man. I will remember and treasure his advice and witty humor.
Debbie McGuire
June 9, 2011
Our condolences to the Nick's family. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. From the McGuire Family
June 9, 2011
I was lucky to have met a man like Nick, he was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. There are not many men like him these days, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a great friend. You will be missed Nick!
Chase Beeler
June 9, 2011
I was lucky to have met a man like Nick, he was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. There are not many men like him these days, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a great friend. You will be missed Nick!
June 9, 2011
My condolences to Nick's family and friends. I worked with Nick at SMH and he was a wonderful person and a joy to work with. He will be greatly missed by all the staff here, he touched many lives in a happy way...Paula Reagan
June 9, 2011
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Nick D. Jones for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Amanda Brown
June 8, 2011
You will always be in our hearts Uncle Nick.
June 8, 2011
Blessings to the family for your loss,
I am so very grateful to have had the privilige to have known Nick through the years at S.M.H. his helpfulness, smile and laughter
made my day bright. I will miss him each and every day.
Liz Schlosser (Spokane, WA.)
Sue ColeySamek
June 8, 2011
Nick always had a bright, cheerful spirit about him as he went about his work here at SMH. He would do anything asked of him without grumbling, and with a smile and whistling while he worked. My condolences to his family--what a bright spot he added to our lives here, so I know how much you all will miss him.
Pampa Fire Department
June 8, 2011
The Pampa Fire Department has made a donation to the American Cancer Society in the name of Nick D. Jones. Please accept our sincere condolences to his family.
Annie Gaidos
June 8, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Nick at SMH, and he was always so kind and cheerful. I will miss him.
Stacey Chay
June 8, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Nick at SMH. He was always humming or singing something when he was in the buidling. He truly is one of the nicest people I have ever met.
Keith & Pam Arnzen
June 8, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful brother in-law. We will love you and miss you always.
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