Lillian Mae Jones

McCLEARY, Wash. — Former Polson resident Lillian Mae Jones died of natural causes Oct. 26, 2004, in her home in McCleary.

Lillian was born to Frank and Elma Hodge on May 23, 1934, in Polson, where she was raised and graduated from Polson High School in 1953.

She married Raymond Brown. They later divorced. She married Estill (Buster) Jones in December 1962.

Lilian was preceded in death by her husband Buster and her parents, Frank and Elma Hodge.

She is survived by her son, Frank (Susan) Brown of Polson, and daughter, Bev (Ed) Dalke of Pablo; five grandchildren, Jesse Dalke of Ronan, Matt Dalke of Polson, Mark Dalke of Stevensville, and Frankie and Carrie Brown, both of Polson; three great-grandchildren; and two aunts, Bonnie (Adam) Kirsch of Ronan and Blanche Hoyt of Kalispell.

There will be a "Sharing of Memories" on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Crow Clubhouse. Come and celebrate the life of Lillian Mae Jones.