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Jack Jones Obituary

Jack R. Jones, 88 10/18/1921 ~ 04/19/2010 Our American Hero, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather FALLBROOK -- Jack R. Jones, a retired Marine and educator, died of causes related to age on Monday, April 19, 2010 in Fallbrook, Calif. Jack was born October 18, 1921 in Eureka, Utah to Ashton D. and Lenore Nelson Jones. He attended Utah Schools: in Elberta (Elementary), Goshen (Jr. High), graduated from Payson High School (1939), and Utah State University in 1942. Upon graduation from Utah State, he entered the Marine Corps and served at various posts and stations around the world for 21 years. He was in WWII and Korea. He was awarded the Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, Bronze Star, and six Purple Hearts. He was a member of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. After WWII, he married Dorothy Tervort from Spring Lake, Utah on September 27, 1946 at Camp Carson, Colo. They were sealed on September 23, 1951 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Following Marine Corps retirement in 1962, the family made their home in Fallbrook, where Jack taught at Potter Jr. High School in Fallbrook until he retired in 1987. Jack was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints all his life. He served as Bishop in Fallbrook, Vista Stake President, a counselor in the Mission Presidency of the California San Diego Mission, Vista Stake Patriarch, and in the Temple Presidency that opened the San Diego Temple. Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, his various church callings, and world traveling with Dorothy. He is survived by his sweetheart, Dorothy; his son, David Jones; his daughter, Jody (Mark) Lowell; his ten grandchildren, Gary (Mary) Lowell, Christie (Brian) Seel, Brian (Elyssa) Lowell, Justin (Stephanie) Lowell, Keith (Amber) Lowell, and Sean, Kevin, Brett, Ryan, and Ashlyn Jones. He also had 15 grandchildren, Emma, Parley, Lucy, Eliza, Vilate, Hannah, Caroline, Jason, Sierra, Jack, Abbigaile, and Packer Lowell, and Derek, Ethan, and Andrew Seel. Funeral services will be held in the Fallbrook Building of the LDS Church at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2010, with viewing to begin at 9 a.m. He will be buried at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, May 3, in the Riverside National Cemetery, with full military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Apr. 25, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Jones

11 Entries

Liz Strikwerda

May 18, 2010

Scott and I want to express our condolences to the Jones family. We have very fond memories of Jack. He was a great example to us and we are so glad we had the honor of knowing him.

Teresa Lundquist

May 18, 2010

Jack Jones was an amazing human being. Growing up, he was one of the people that knew my father, Larry Himmer, and he always kept an eye out for me. He was a leader of leaders, and a very compassionate man. I will always have a special place for him in my heart and all his service for our country and for our church.

Richard Needham

May 3, 2010

I will miss Jack a lot. He was a kind, dedicated, focused, humble servant of the Lord, who had no pretense. He exuded a "can do" attitude in all he did.
I loved him. This nation has lost a great Hero and Patriot.
Godspeed, Jack Jones.

Debbie Gordon-Barton

April 30, 2010

I barely knew this man, yet he had a very humble and loving presence. In crossing paths in the hall at church he brought a smile to my days as a youth. Glad to learn more about his legacy.

Ann Leatherbury

April 28, 2010

I remember Jack as a wonderful, warm caring man who loved his family. My brother was very lucky to have him as a father-in-law. He was always so nice me and my family as well

Joe Kindred

April 28, 2010

Jack was a true hero to all - a great American

April 27, 2010

A tremendous loss for all of us. Jack epitomized what the Marine Corps wants for all of its own, My husband Ron served with Jack in Korea. He was a true hero, living a life of service and integrity. We were honored to be counted among his friends. We will attend the service Saturday. Our love and sympathy - Kathy and Ron Clark

Jim Draper

April 26, 2010

We lost a great man and a Real American Hero. It was my privilege and an honor to work with him the Vista Calif Stake. He was a great leader and motivator. He will be missed.

Ron Jarvis

April 26, 2010

I am sorry to learn of Jack's passing. He was one of my heroes, one who believed, committed, and served from his own solid center, a personification of Kipling's: "If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings, nor lose the common touch." It has been my joy and honor to know and sometimes serve with Jack. I can't grieve his passing, for he is now and will be forever whole. God bless you who knew and loved him more than I did.

Dorothy Losa

April 26, 2010

A great leader and teacher. Truly one of a kind.

Daniel Smith

April 25, 2010

Our Love and condolences to each of you. Jack has always been one to look up to and try to follow his example. I have alway enjoyed working in the Church with him or just listening to him.
Our best at this trying time..............Dan and Lillian Smith

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