Jonas Magruder Minton

Jonas was very kind and silly; he was my son's "bonus grandpa"

I´ve been out of the loop a long time and just learned of this. I spent a lot of sessions at San Juan with Jonas 20 plus years ago. He always had a smile on and a positive attitude about growing as a boater. I was a pretty coarse, pretty arrogant young man in those days and he never held it against me, always there with a smile and a hello. I´ll miss him.

Dearest Jonas, You were such a very large part of my life many, many years ago. Every year you delighted in dressing up as Santa and visiting us on 40th street to the delight of my daughters. I really did enjoy knowing your sister Lisa. It has been an honor to know you.

Jonas lived life like we all should aspire. Full of joy and mischief, grace and kindness. His towering intellect was complimented by his down to earth authenticity. When you were with Jonas, you felt you were the most important person in the world. And in every conversation, he would always mention his Julie. What a gift to all of us who were blessed to know him. What a gift to Sacramento to have had Jonas' energy, imagination and love among us. What a gift to California that his legacy of...

I worked with Jonas for many years on statewide water and El Dorado County water issues. He was dedicated to protecting the environment and the state is better for his hard work. He had a great sense of humor and I´m sorry he has left us.

You are so very missed, Jonas - our little neighborhood is not the same without your generous, goofy, optimistic, kind and caring presence. I´m grateful for our friendship and for your time on earth, and sad it ended all too soon.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Jonas was a beloved, energetic positive force who we will miss for a very long time.