Lorenzo Jones, 20 February 1921

PRESTON – Lorenzo (Ren) Jones, 81, died February 23, 2003 at his home peacefully in his sleep, his sweetheart at his side.

He was born February 20, 1921 in Malad, ID, the first of six children born to William Ralph and Pearl Jones Jones.

He married Della Rawlings on February 10, 1942. Their marriage was sealed in the Logan, UT temple on April 16, 1942.

Ren was an exceptional farmer, proud of his near weedless fields. His wife and children worked at his side. He owned a sand and gravel business, and tried his hand as a car salesman. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions, including in the bishopric, as a high s=counselor and in the Young Men’s. he enjoyed fishing and hunting, but most of all having his family around him. Oh, how he loved his family.

Survivors include his eternal companion, Della, of Preston, his children, Steven (Patsy) Jones, Pingree, ID; Kathleen (Gerald) Cole, Cub River, ID; Elaine (LaVere) Martin, Sunset, UT; Phyllis (Lee) Vincent, Sandy, UT; Eva (Max) Gyllenskog, Smithfield, UT; Betty Lou (Rex) Woodward, Franklin, ID; Marie (Scott) Leatham, Brigham City, UT; Michael (Velma) Jones, Kelser, OR; 37 grandchildren; 58 great grandchildren; two brothers, Daniel T. (Rae Donna) Jones, William Ralph Jones; and by a sister, Carolyn Waterhouse. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two sisters.

Funeral services will be held February 17, 2003 in the Preston Seventh Ward Chapel with Bishop Thane Goodrich conducting. Burial will be in the Preston Cemetery.