Betty Jean Jones

Betty Jean Jones

1932 - 2025

Betty Jean Jones was born on Nov. 1, 1932, raised in Sidney, Ohio, and was the middle of three daughters born to Esther and Walter Steinkemper. She attended Kent State University, where she met the handsome John Paul Jones. They married in 1952, and Betty became a military wife until John joined the U.S. Secret Service. John guarded U.S. Presidents and Betty guarded the four children. Betty coordinated moves and set up homes in 8 cities across the country. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage prior to John's passing in 2004.

Betty finished her undergraduate degree at UNM and received a Master's Degree in Special Education. She taught at Osuna Elementary School and at Carrie Tingley Hospital until her retirement in 1993. Betty was very active in her Tanoan Neighborhood Association as Treasurer, VP, and President. She loved her neighborhood and friends. Betty was active in Delta Zeta Sorority, Chatty Chicks, and the Prime Time Gang. She was a long-time member of St. John's United Methodist Church and was in the UMC Women's group, Naomi Circle.

Betty loved Florida beach vacations with family, reading, writing, genealogy, crossword puzzles, and enjoying her dogs. She enjoyed international travel and explored 8 countries. She spent a decade with her partner, Bill Bordone after her husband's passing. She was preceded in death by her son, John Paul Jones Jr., a Dallas Police Officer.

Betty is survived by her three daughters: Lisa Ashcraft (Phillip), Wendy Jones-Graham (Kevin), and Betsy Argeanas (Alex). A proud Grandmother of Katie, Dana, Emily, John, Cooper, and Sianna. Also, a proud Great-Grandmother of Benjamin, Isabel, and Orion.

Betty passed peacefully, surrounded by family on September 21, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 92. She was known for her kindness, sunny positive attitude, and her ability to see the silver lining in everything. She will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the caring staff and nurses at Neveah Hospice, and the caregivers at Lifespire.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00, Friday November 14, 2025, French's Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Carrie Tingley Foundation.