Oren James Jones, 9 October 1913

Oren James Jones, 89 years old and lifetime resident of Malad, ID, passed away November 28, 2002 at Oneida County Hospital of a stroke.

He was born to James Tyler and Sarah Shupe Jones on October 9, 1913 in the bedroom of the home where he has lived all his life.

Oren graduated from Malad High and completed his BS degree in agriculture at USU. He taught vocational agriculture at St. Anthony High School for three years. He then became a farm agent for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming and later was transferred to the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota.

Oren and Pearl were married June 4, 1941. They later returned to Malad to resume farming with his father.

During World War II he volunteered and served in the US Air Force for four years, serving in British Guiana and Guam. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.

Oren enjoyed working the land that his grandfather homesteaded. He raised cattle, sheep and girls. He also enjoyed riding horses, herding cattle, hunting and fishing. He was an avid reader and furthered his education at ISU, Boise State University, BYU and USU.

He was a member of Malad 2nd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as scoutmaster for several years.

Oren was a member of and cowboyed for the Pleasant View Grazing Assn. and served on many committees. He was a board member of the Malad Forest Users Assn., serving as secretary for 37 years. He initiated the 4-H sheep program in Oneida County and was a 4-H leader for other programs as well. Oren taught drivers’ education at Malad High for 16 years. He was a volunteer for the Idaho Dept. for Parks and Recreation, serving at the Gateway Visitors Center in Oneida County. He was proud to served as a member of the American Legion, Ernest W. Jones Post 65 for over 50 years.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pearl W. Jones; daughters, Jill (Garl) Drake, Victor, ID; Julie (Bill) Greer, Hyattville, WY; and Jody (Michael) Hansen, Moran, UT; one son in law, Steven J. Larsen; one sister, Eleanor “Nel” Davis, Provo, UT; 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and his daughter, Judy Kay (Steve) Larsen.

Oren will always be remembered for his caring service to his neighbors and his community.

FUNERAL SERVICE
December 2, 2002 -Malad 2nd/5th Ward Chapel
President Max Firth, presiding
Bishop Richard Cornia, officiating

Family Prayer – Jayson J. Stenquist, grandson
Prelude and Postlude – Myra Jean John
Congregational Hymn – “Lead Kindly Light”
Invocation – Tyleer Greer, grandson
Life Sketch – Barbara Jo Greer, granddaughter
Vocal Solo – “Ghost Riders In The Sky” – Julie Jones Greer, daughter
Speaker – President Max Firith
Vocal Duet – “How Great Thou Art” by Jody J. Hansen, daughter & Jessica Jo Stenquist, granddaughter, acc. by Myra Jean John
Remarks – Bishop Richard Cornia
Congregational Hymn – “Abide With Me; tis Eventide”
Benediction – Johnathan Drake, g randson

Concluding Service
Malad City Cemetery
Dedicatory Prayer – Garl R. Drake, son in law
Military Rites – American Legion, Ernest W. Jones Post #65
Taps played by Jeremy Drake – Echo by Lucinda Sweeten

Casket Bearers:
Greg Larsen
James, Johnathan & Jeremy Drake
Tayler & Ben Greer
Jayson & Justin Stenquist

Honorary Bearers:
Steven J. Larsen
Garl R. Drake
William A. Greer
Michael J. Hansen
Chris Christensen

Care of Flowers: – granddaughters
Rachel Drake Christensen
Rebecca, Judy Kay, Sarah, Jennifer & Catherine Drake
Barbara Jo Greer
Amber Greer & Jessica Jo Stenquist