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Jodie Jones Obituary

Jodie Jones

Jodie Jones passed away on December 11, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of Dr. Richard and Elaine Barnes, she leaves behind her husband of 36 years, Alan Jones, four children Nicole Zinn, Natalie Walter, Jessica Jones, Sterling Jones and nine grandchildren.

Jodie's life will forever be remembered for her enduring selfless service for others and measured by the multitude of people who loved her. She was gregarious, thoughtful and lit-up every room she entered with her boundless energy and infectious love for life and those around her.

Jodie was reared in Rialto California, was President of her High school student body, graduated from BYU with a bachelor degree in communications, served as a Latter-Day Saint missionary in Jackson, MS and has continued to serve in various leadership positions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints during her 33 years in Mesa, AZ.

Following her successful battle against breast cancer six years ago, she, with her son Sterling, started JoJo's Chocolate, inspired by her own invention during her breast cancer treatment.

She will forever be loved, missed and admired for the indelible mark she left on this world. Without a doubt, this saint has returned to her Heavenly Father and will be warmly welcomed by her mother Elaine.

Visitation will be Friday, December 20, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Alta Mesa Stake Center, 5350 E. McLellan Road, Mesa. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Alta Mesa Stake Center with visitation one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are being handled by Bunker's Garden Chapel. Burial will be Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Alpine Cemetery in Alpine, UT.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Dec. 16 to Dec. 18, 2019.

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Shannon Lybbert Low

June 14, 2020

Jodie was a valiant woman! So sorry to hear of her passing. Today would have been her 61st birthday and I thought I would share a photo I found this week of my self Shannon Lybbert Low, Virginia Lambert Kershisnik and Jodie. We were great friends and roommates in college.

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Richard Cadena

December 19, 2019

I went to nursery school at Temple Emanuel and Junior High at Frisbie with Jodie. Fun times as kids. I went to USC and Jodie BYU. Lost touch with each other 45 years ago. I was just goofing off and I found this. Hard to believe. God Bless you Jodie. Your childhood friend Richard D. Cadena.

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December 16, 2019

My condolences are extended as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and strength to cope during this trying time. (Psalm 90:10)

Nancy Campbell

December 16, 2019

May God be with the family of Jodie. May Jodie rest in peace.

Debbie Metz

December 15, 2019

I'm sending my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all of Jodi's family. I remember her as such a sweet and kind friend in high school. I pray that she will rest peacefully and I pray for peace and strength for all of her family.

Jeff Oliphant

December 15, 2019

Jodie was a beautiful person. She had an infectious smile and genuinely cared for all of those around her. Fly, Eagle, Fly.

Terri Palmer

December 15, 2019

Jodi you will be missed. May you soar with the eagles!

Ruth Firl

December 15, 2019

To the Jones family,
My condolences.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jody was a bright light in this world.
Ruth Firl
Ruth Finnegan class of '77

Cathy Oliva-Berryman

December 15, 2019

Prayers to the Jones and Barnes Families. Jodie will be remembered fondly and thinking of the fun times we shared puts a smile on my face! We grew up together as neighbors and friends and created so many great memories! Love you Jodie!

Sharon Cross Cherry

December 15, 2019

Jodie you will truly be missed, but never forgotten, rest easy my friend til we meet again

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Joe Bridge

December 15, 2019

On behalf of the Eisenhower High School Class of 1977, I would like to express our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Jones family. Jodie was one of the bright lights in our class of 800 students. She was a leader, scholar, friend, and well loved by so many of us. She left us (all) way too soon.

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