Joseph D. Jones, 20 October 1910

Joseph D. Jones, 92, passed away June 28, 2003 at Oneida County Nursing Home. He was born October 20, 1910 to Dina Davis and Joseph Parry Jones.

Joe married June Williams on November 2, 1933.

He is survived by his wife, June; one daughter, Madlyn (Val) Bloxham; two sons, Terrell W. (Carol Anna) Jones and Edward Ray Jones; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Beverly June; and one son, Joseph Dean Jones; three sisters, Mary, Margaret and Dorothy Cardy; two brothers, Carrol and Byron D. Jones.

He attended Malad schools and the University of Utah for four years. He majored in law, history and philosophy. He was active in his fraternity and played football for the university.

Joe was a lifelong rancher in Malad Valley, raising sheep and cattle. His love for Malad Valley was only surpassed by good Hereford cattle. He was president of the Pleasant View Cattle Assn.

He was a member of the Founding Rodeo and Fair Board of Oneida County. Joe loved fishing and hunting. He had many opportunities to hunt and fish in Alaska, Canada and Mexico.

He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Funeral services will be July 1 at the Horsley Funeral Home in Malad, ID.