Curtis Jones

Curtis Wesley Jones, born December 3, 1913, died peacefully at his home of 73 years on May 21, 2014 at age 100.

He was the oldest of 9 children of father David M. Jones and mother Mary M. (Kreisher) Jones.

He is survived by a brother, Glenn D. Jones; his wife, Charmoine C. (Schartel) Jones; two children: son, Laurence W. Jones, husband of Darlene M. (Batdorf) Jones; and daughter, Kerry V. (Jones) Lee, as well as 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Curtis's deep interest in nature led him in his youth to climb many hills in the Berks County area. At the age of 24, he took an 8-month canoe trip with a friend down the Intracoastal Waterways from Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to Florida.

He played an active role in the Natural History Hikers, which later formed the Mengel Natural History Society.

In 1941, he bought a home in Robeson Township and married Charmoine. He was a prominent member of the Religious Society of Friends and Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship.

His occupation was a machinist at Birdsboro Steel Corporation. He had many interests: gardening, bird watching, and most importantly educating himself in spiritual matters through reading books.

Curtis and Charmoine visualized their land being enjoyed and shared with children, a place to connect with nature and find peace. His home is now Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center.

Curtis, a friend and wise mentor, touched the lives of many people.

There will be a memorial service at the Religious Society of Friends, date to be determined. For details, please email Kerry Lee at musiklee@verizon.net.

Contributions, if desired, can be sent in Curtis's name to the Religious Society of Friends, 108 North 6th Street, Reading, PA 19601, or to the Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, 4 Park Plaza Road North, Suite 105A, Wyomissing, PA 19610.