Jean Jones, late of Wetaskiwin, AB, formerly of Yellow Grass, passed away February 4, 2014, at the age of 97 years. Jean was predeceased by her parents Bill and Emma Johnstone; her husband Leo William Jones; several brothers and sisters. Jean is survived by her children: Marlene (Dale) Wallin, Weyburn, Blair (Melodie) Jones, Kelowna, BC, Debbie Jones Hendriks, Wetaskiwin, AB; grandson's: Kim (Jennifer) Wallin, Edmonton, AB, Greg (Joyce) Wallin, Lampman, Trevor Jones, Kelowna, BC, Blair and Brian Hendriks, Wetaskiwin, AB; great grandchildren: Matthew, Joshua and Zachary Wallin, Edmonton, AB, Dillon, Jayde and Hailey Wallin, Lampman; brother-in-law Bruce Jones, Riceton; sister-in-law Rhoda Ranson, Canora; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jean married Leo William Jones October 12, 1940. Together they farmed in the Riceton area for most of their lives. They built their house in Yellow Grass in 1951. They drove back and forth from Yellow Grass to Riceton looking after their farming business. Jean was an active member of the Church of Christ, member of WMS as well as other church organizations. She lead the development of the Yellow Grass Community Band and was involved with the organizational committee for the Yellow Grass Library. Jean enjoyed playing the piano, gardening and looking after peonies in town. She was a dedicated housewife, mom and school bus driver. She loved baking specialties such as buns, cinnamon buns and all her grandchildren's favorites. A funeral service for Jean will be held on Wednesday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn with Mr. Alan Whitrow, officiating. Interment to follow at Yellow Grass Cemetery, Yellow Grass. Pallbearers are Kim Wallin, Greg Wallin, Blair Hendriks, Brian Hendriks, Trevor Jones and Alan Whitrow. All in attendance at the service will be considered honorary pallbearers. For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Jean may be made to Samaritan's Purse Canada, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB, T3J 5H5 or a charity of choice.Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn (306-848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com "Our family serving your family"
