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Kathryn Jones Obituary
Kathryn Joy Jones, 64, of Rigby, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at her home.
Kathryn was born Sept. 26, 1952, in Idaho Falls, a daughter of Owen Dale Randall and Verla Corlene McGavin Randall. Kathryn attended school in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School.
Kathryn married Brent Poole Jones on Dec. 14, 1973, in Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a counselor in the Relief Society, ward organist and music director and the accompanist for the ward choir.
She continued her education and received her associate degree at Ricks College and bachelor's of math and sciences at Brigham Young University - Idaho. She worked as the secretary to the dean of the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, taught piano for 30 years and was the CFO for Jones Meat and Food Services.
Kathryn loved the gospel of Jesus Christ, decorating her home, friends, family, grandchildren, reading, playing the piano and organ, was willing to help anyone and entertaining friends and neighbors. She was fiercely patriotic and would defend America to the death on Facebook.
Kathryn is survived by her husband, Brent Jones of Rigby; sons, Cory Jones of Rigby, Robert (Lynne) of Kennewick, Washington, and Logan (Kelsey) Jones of Dunn, North Carolina; mother, Verla Randall Mueller of Grant; sisters, Alene (Rick) Keller of Chubbuck and Sanette (William) Williams of Bountiful, Utah; brother, Bruce Randall of Grant; and eight grandchildren.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her father, Owen Dale Randall.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Ririe Stake Center with Bishop Mike Petersen conducting. The family will visit with friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Eckersell Memorial Chapel and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the Ririe Stake Center. Burial will be at Grant Central Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
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Marie Moon
January 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
Kathryn so deeply loved her family and was so proud of them all. She would always share her love, her faith and was a beautiful light in the this world. She will be missed.
My sincere Condolences to the family.
Brenda Mitchell
January 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Rest in peace Kathy. Say hi to my mom and dad,
Kathy Wilkinson Barton
January 21, 2017
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love and comforting hugs from Utah.
January 19, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Brent, you were very kind to me when my husband passed away. May God wrap his arms around you and your family and give you comfort at this time. With love, Kathy Siems
Connie Lee(Gene) Morgan
January 18, 2017
Kathryn was my facebook friend. Will miss her... When no one else was on she would be there. Always knew she would give food for thought. Sorry to the family....
Janel Campbell
January 18, 2017
Sorry to hear of her passing. She was so full of life and will to succeed. My sincere condolences to your family.
Karen Rockwood
January 18, 2017
Gosh Brent what a shock. So sorry for you. Wishing comfort as needed. Prayers to help carry you through. Karen Branson Rockwood
Cindy Ball
January 18, 2017
Brent, Verla and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you at this time of sadness and loss.
I have such loving memories of Kathryn and I growing up together in Grant. From riding horses to sledding down the spud cellar, we alway had fun together. She will always be a treasure in my heart.
May you all be blessed today and in the days to come.
Sincerely,
The Junius and Gwen Taylor Family
Cindy Taylor Ball
Carole Olsen
January 18, 2017
I was so sorry to read of Kathy's passing. When we worked in the Stake Relief Society together many years ago, she became one of my best friends. She had such a positive attitude and had so many talents. Whatever she did, she did it with her whole heart and always did her best -- with love and kindness. She is a wonderful example for all of us. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Carole Olsen
(My deceased husband was Dale-- for my further identification, for those who knew him.)
Rod & Merlene Shurtliff
January 18, 2017
Brent and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the Lord bless you,
Renee Hammon
January 17, 2017
Kathy. You were one of the first women I met in Rigby and we have been friends ever since. My girls took piano lessons from you. You will be missed. Renee Hammon.
Jana Meek
January 17, 2017
Such a sweet person. She will be missed.
Debbie Rutledge Nickerson
January 17, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Kathryn from school in Rigby. Always very sweet to me.
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