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Robert Jones Obituary

Robert B. Jones Nov. 8, 1950 - Oct. 17, 2009 Resident of Pleasant Hill Rob died peacefully on the morning of October 17th due to complications from cancer. His family was by his side. Rob is survived by his daughter Natalie Cvetic-Jones; his sister Jeri Goodfellow and her husband Robin; his nephew Joe Goodfellow; and his niece Melissa Goodfellow. Rob was born on November 8, 1950, in Glendale, CA, to Aaron and Martha Jones. His family moved to Oroville, CA, in 1958, and then Rob moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1980s. He was a proud member of Operating Engineers Local 3 Union for over 30 years as a land surveyor and from 2001-2006 as a union representative. Rob loved fishing, hiking, vintage go-karting, Studebakers, and music. He was especially fond of his daughter's guitar playing and loved playing the role of proud father at all of her performances. A Celebration of Rob's Life is planned for Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 2:00-5:00pm, at Boy Scouts of America Hall, 991 Loring Ave., Crockett, CA 94525. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity, Hospice of the East Bay, or your own favorite charity.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Roger Clegg

November 7, 2009

Rob Jones was a man of Love. He had such a compassion for those less fortunate than him, and was always the crusader for what he felt was right. His infectious charm (my girls called him "Uncle Robbie" when they saw him) had a way of softening some of the hardest hearts. His tireless personality and gentle, yet firm ways have been a great inspiration to those around him; the world is a better place thanks to Rob's sojourn here. We continue to love you into the eternities.

November 3, 2009

soooo sad

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