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Brian Jones Obituary
Brian, a graduate of Sweet Home High and Erie Community College, lived in Phoenix Arizona with his longtime partner Angela Robinette. Brian worked for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for over 15 years.
Brian loved spending time with family, friends, and his colleagues from work. He enjoyed riding his Harley and cruising in his 1980s restored Chevy Van, which he occasionally took to auto shows. Brian enjoyed telling stories, the occasional joke, and did not mind being the center of attention. He was arguably the favorite uncle to his 29 nieces and nephews who he constantly entertained at family gatherings.
Brian is survived by Angela, his loving stepmother Alice Jones, his sisters, Debbie Teal and Ruth Marsh, his brothers Lee, Bruce and Gary Jones and Michael, Greg, Tim, and Peter Boerschig.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Honor Health, John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix for the excellent care that Brian received as well as the compassion and care they extended to Brian's Family.
In keeping with Brian's wishes, he has shared the gift of life as an organ donor. Additionally, it was Brian's wish that there be no formal memorial services. Instead, please raise a glass of your favorite beverage, remember a time that Brian made you smile, laugh, or cringe and toast to the "Life of Brian".
If you choose to make a donation in Brian's name, please consider the American Heart Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Dan Ellis
June 16, 2023
This is terrible, i sold him the van couple years ago,
i just talked to him beginning of march,
so sad
Lucinda Chavez
April 19, 2023
I met Brian when he first came to Arizona and ADEQ. I have many good memories of him and will remember him always.
Teresa D
March 21, 2023
Blessed to have shared 5 years with you. So many special memories. Sending prayers to his partner, family, and friends.
Anthony
March 16, 2023
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Anthony
March 16, 2023
Anthony
March 16, 2023
In July of `2009, Brian & Angela visited Iowa. In one of the pictures Brian & My mom (whilst visiting Gulfport Iowa) were clowning around "STICK EM UP!!" And now they´re both gone within 5.5-months of each other, both by way of heart-attacks And it hurts~
In the other picture, Brian & my sister Angela (along with my folks) visited the Mississippi-River´s edge.
July `2009 was a Great Day~
Lucy Marsh
March 14, 2023
Uncle Brian was definitely that Uncle that everybody wants. Growing up it was always an entertaining treat when my Uncle Brian came to visit. He made me and my siblings laugh very hard. Aside from being very funny and charming he also treated everyone with respect. He did not disregard me or ignore me just because I was a young child - he regarded me with tenderness and respect but never hesitated to poke fun and laugh at me and my family. From what I recall, he wasn´t afraid to be himself, make light of dark situations, and say the thing that was on everyone´s mind that they were afraid to say. I admire that about him.
I remember the last time I saw uncle Brian at my grandfathers funeral he said "Remember - you need to be the star of your own movie. . Yeah,You!" He furrowed his brow and wagged his figure and was being funny but also I could tell he meant it and was sharing that because it was an important lesson in life. I was eighteen then and I have thought about that quite a few times since, when I suppose I needed to hear that. I´m glad my uncle Brian was the one to say it.
I hope to be a positive influence to my niece and nephew as he was to me. My heart goes out to Angela, my Grandma Alice,his siblings, and his close friends. Raising a glass to you Uncle Brian- Cheers
Love,
Lucy
Cheryl Nichols Geary
March 14, 2023
Brian made the road trip with me and my two kids to Vegas what a trip and such a great guy. So loving and caring and would give his shirt to you if needed. He will be missed greatly.
Sue Loftus
March 13, 2023
When I moved from NY to AZ, Brian insisted on driving with me. It´s one of the many wonderful memories I will cherish.
I shall miss hearing your voice.
I´ll see you in Heaven & we can enjoy a glass or two of whiskey.
God Bless BPJ.
Tyler Robinette
March 13, 2023
I will miss Brian he had a great sense of humor we laughed a lot the year in Iowa we all went to a big 4th of July fireworks show we all laughed at the impressions of Rodney Dangerfied I´ll miss his good sole ,signed Angela´s little brother Tyler
Roger Rettig
March 13, 2023
Roger Rettig
March 13, 2023
Roger Rettig
March 13, 2023
The last time I saw Brian was May of 2022. We laughed almost continuously over a 2-hour lunch. Always enjoyed being around Brian. Rest in peace my friend. I love you Brian! Ladle On!
Corinne
March 13, 2023
Going to miss Uncle sippy cup, not quite sure why that was my name for him but I remember laughing about it as a kid and it still make me smil. <3
Taylor
March 13, 2023
I remember Uncle Brian chasing us around saying he would squeeze our heads until they popped like grapes. I will miss you Uncle Brian
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