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Stella Jones Obituary
She died peacefully surrounded by her family after an extended illness.
She was born in Los Angeles and moved to Aptos in 1972. She and her husband Clarence H. Jones Jr. preceded her in death in 2004 owned and operated the Aptos Tool Crib until 1986.
She is survived by her sister Mary Rote of Henderson NV. Her sons, Randy Crawford, Fort Dick, Ca; Larry Crawford, Llano, CA. Her daughters, Wendy Ash and her husband Bryan, Corralitos, CA; Helena Crawford, Salinas, CA; Amy Seibert and her husband Charles, Anderson, CA. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her good friend Kimmie Fukuba, Aptos, CA.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Friends should contact family members for details.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend who helped others before / more than herself. She enjoyed writing, reading, painting, laughing, and practical jokes.
She wrote:
"I saw you standing by
the counter
and I liked who I did see
and I knew that sometime soon
you would see me"
Stella L. Jones
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Helena
December 15, 2023
Mom, I think of you daily. You taught me so much. Your laughter, ideas, and and standing up for me. The day kindergarten teacher sent a note to you saying I was not allowed to play on playground as I fell a lot. You wrote her a note instructing her to let me play on playground. The encouragement you gave me to follow my dreams. You were an OT and did not know it. Thank you for all you did for our family . I hope you have a heathy body now, visiting with your parents, sibblings and others. Have fun
Love Helena
Helena Crawford
December 25, 2019
Mom, Merry Christmas. I think of you daily and miss our talks, your humor and practical jokes. You taught me so much starting when I was really young. I often think of you, Clarence, , Jeannette , Clint up in Heaven laughing at us down here. Darlene gave me grandmas recipe for her spice cookies and made them this Christmas. I am not very good at rolling out dough, however it was fun. Be good to yourself laugh often and love.
Love, Helena
Helena Crawford
December 25, 2013
A Chistmas Story you wrote:
He sat beside the Christmas tree
The tinsel was all hung
The presents all put in their place
The last song had been sung
The smell of pine was in the air
The fireplace aglow
He sat and thought of many things
And a time of "Long Ago"
For there was no smell of pine
No money to buy a tree
It did not seem like Christmas
For no joy- there seemed to be
Yet somehow while he'd slept that night
Santa trimmed a tree so bright
For the beauty lightened up his sole
And made another mortal whole.
by Stella L. Jones
Thank you mom for sharing your talent of making words say so much.
Love, Helena
Helena Crawford
November 29, 2013
MOM, I think of you often, your words you said that taught me more than the words themselves. The Borren Family Reunion brought most of the family together. You would of had a great time. We all talked about how much we loved our parents and how much we learned from you and the other's parents. Many shared memories of family, good times, gatherings, goofing off, etc. Sharing our family history with the younger generations. We are in contact with Eric's family in Belgium. It is great many of the family has reconnected and are learning about each other as adults. It felt like the many holidays the family gathered and without fuss enjoyed each others company. It reminded me of the reunion of 1988. I think of the jokes, the laughter, the practical jokes, your poems, and all of the hard work, and worries you lived. I am very fortunate to have you as my mother, teacher, mentor, therapist (you were an occupational therapist without knowing it). Thank you for being you, a very special person and my mother.
Love, Helena
Helena Crawford
May 11, 2013
Mom, I miss you very much. You were always one of a kind. The perfect mother for me. I think of you, your smile, our late night talks, the camphor and peanut oil massages, your pranks, my pranks, you tears, your losses, your support, and most of all your love. You are a wonderful woman, daughter, wife, and mother. I hope you are enjoying your family, friends , and looking down at us laughing. Happy Mother's Day. Love, Helena
Helena Crawford
May 13, 2012
Mom,
You were always there to teach, love, and care for me. You were my mom, therapist, doctor, and friend. You did for others more than for yourself. I remember one time when I expressed my graditute for all you have done for me and others, you said " I was just being your mother". I miss you , your wisdom, your pranks, your laughter every day. Every time I see a bird, or two, or three, I think of You, Clarence, and Dad. I think of you looking down, watching, and laughing. I miss you this Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day!
Love, Helena
Helena Crawford
December 23, 2011
Mom you always had a way with words putting your thoughts into life:
“ Christmas is a time of giving
We go down to the store
And we think we show there that we care
- buying more and more
And so we spend our money
Orn presents large and small
When really what they really want
Can't be bought at all
So spending all this money
must surely show we care
But give them of our time?
Why “that's” a thing too rare
I wonder how it would be
If though the year we cared
Enough to share the silent thoughts
Which seem go unshared?
Learning to understand and love
Costs nothing but our time
And yet we're only ignorant fools
Who only think of - “mine” ”
Thank you for your wisdom,
Love Helena
Wendy Ash
December 10, 2011
Merry Christmas MOM! I think of you everyday, and there is no words that can say it but I miss you so much. we had a lot of great talks, Laughs, and crys over the years. I will never forget them and all the things you tought me so I can be a better Mother, Wife and Grandmother. I know you are hear when I need you. somedays i fell your are guiding me in ways i can't explain.
All your family talks of the good and fun times we all had.
Mom you are always in our hearts.
Thank you for being my Mother
Love Wendy
Helena Crawford
December 10, 2011
Mom, It has been two years and your poems continue to comfort me.
"Mourn me not, my friends I ask
When I have left this earth
Shed no tear, those held me dear
for I will be happier,then you still here
Send to me no flowers- to make my grave a showcase
And weep not that Ive gone away unto a nicer place
For I had shed my last tear, felt my last pain
Went and go to meet my maker- my life not in vain
Rejoice that I am free at last from all the pain and worry
I have waited very long so to my God I'll hurry
And pray he'll find a place for me in his heavens alone
Where I may do his will alone in everlasting love."
Thank you, Love Helena
Helena
May 8, 2011
Mom, Happy Mother's Day
We found a poem you wrote. You were always more concerned for others, rather than yourself. The following poem comforts me.
" If this should be my last goodbye
Let no one here feel sad and cry
For I have traveled this path before
the peaceful rapture that lays in store
Marred only be those who are left behind,
Things I've left unsaid, and done unkind
Wanting to comfort to tell them I'm near
Trying to tell them "Can't you see that I'm here?
If you could see what I feel
You would rejoice in my happiness
You would know that I must go
But whenever you need me I'll be near
You will not see I am ther
But you can feel my presence if you try
and I will try to comfort you"
Thank you, Love Helena
Helena Crawford
March 4, 2011
Mom, you taught me so much. Frequently something happens and I think of you as what you taught me helped me with an issue again. You are in my thoughts everyday. Love. Helena
January 15, 2010
Mom, you are a wonderful person and mother. I often think of the great memories, practical jokes, and the many lessons you taught us. I am sad you are no longer with us. However, I am glad you are no longer in pain and are now in peace.
Love , Helena
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