Kenneth Thomas Jones

Kenneth Thomas Jones

April 26, 1946 - Jan. 28, 2024

MERIDIAN - He once was a farm boy, his days long and filled, tending to cows and cultivating fields. He once was a pressman in the town he held dear, printing stories and tales, for all to hear. He once wore a soldier's uniform, proud and brave, serving our country, a legacy he gave. On Sun Valley's slopes, he patrolled with care, aiding those in need, with a heart so rare. In the halls at Boise State, knowledge he did seek, along his journey, his future wife he did meet. A lineman, too, with a steady hand, keeping lights aglow, across the land. With a fireman's valor, he answered the call, serving as a volunteer, standing tall. An artist's soul, with a generous heart, his creations he shared, a beautiful art.

But more than these titles, a man of charms, a Husband, Father, Papa, with open arms. His laughter and humor, a light in our days, In every conversation, his warmth a blaze.

Through all life's trials, his love remained true. In our hearts and minds, forever to imbue. Now he's journeyed on, to a place of peace, Where all sorrows cease, and joys increase. Farewell, dear father, your earthly journey now done, in the heavens above, you'll shine like the sun. We thank you for everything, for the love you did impart,

Forever you'll live, enshrined in our hearts.

Kenneth "Kenny" Thomas Jones, 77, passed away at home in Meridian Idaho, on January 28, 2024. Kenny was born April 26, 1946 to Max and Virginia Jones in Rupert, Idaho. He was the second of three boys, until 16/17 years later when a sister and fourth brother joined the family.

He was raised on a farm, where he learned the value of hard work, and during his high school years, he worked for the hometown newspaper after school.

In 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in the Signal Corps in Germany during the summer months and at the R&R Center in Garmisch, Germany as a ski patrolman during the winter months.

After being discharged from the Army in 1968, he worked for the Sun Valley Co. patrolling Baldy in the winter and doing ground maintenance in the summer.

In 1970 he attended BSU where he met his soulmate and wife of nearly 54 years. Together they raised three beautiful and successful children.

He was employed with Idaho Power Co. for 40 years, starting as a Groundman, Lineman, Troubleman, Construction Designer, Service Supervisor, and he retired as a Field Engineer.

He was also a talented artist in many mediums and enjoyed giving his artwork away to anyone who appreciated it.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his older brother, Dennis. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann, three children: Cindy (Billy) Satterfield, Tami (Scott) Beach and Jeremy (Jennifer) Jones, 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two brothers: Bobby (Marilyn) and Steven, and one sister, Cindy (Paul) Catmull.

Creamation will be done by Cloverdale, and a private graveside service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Boise in July.

We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. - T.S. Eliot