Earl Dennis Jones obituary

Earl Dennis Jones, 69, of Ronan, traveled on to the happy hunting grounds on Friday, Feb. 25 while at St Luke Hospital in Ronan. He was the fifth of 11 children born to John and Amelia (Tellier) Jones. He was a member of the Nez Perce Tribe. He was born and raised in St. Ignatius.

From there he served several years in the Army at Fort Hood in Texas. When he returned to Montana, he met his first wife, Guadalupe ”Lupe” Nevarez. They had two children, Adele (Jeff) Vincent, of Ronan, and Aragon Jones, of Ellensburg, Wash. They moved to Washington where he obtained his diesel mechanic certification.

In 1977, he moved back to Montana where his travels added other companions and their children to his family. He met and married his current wife, June Parker, in 1987. Their relationship added two sons, Vincent Parker, Great Falls and Armel Jones, Ronan, to his family.

He worked as a Diesel mechanic for many years, farming and several other occupations. He finally retired so that he could spend more time doing the things he loved. His biggest passions in life were hunting, fishing and his garden.

There was nothing more exciting to him then the sound of the Moose and Elk during the rut, or the sight of the salmon running in the river. He loved sharing the bounty of his garden with his friends and family. He will live on in the many memories he has left his kids and grandkids, of their numerous hunting and fishing trips to Idaho with him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Amelia Jones, his sister Adeline (Glenn) Upton. He is survived by his children, his wife, his grandkids, Andrew White, Benjamin White, Shelby Vincent, Josh Jones, Russell Jones, and Chelsey Parker. His greatgrandkids: Jossalyn White, OryAnna White, Isabella White, Seterra White, and Benjamin White. His brothers and sisters: Ken Jones, of Kamiah, Idaho, Alfred (Ada) Jones, of Ronan, Marie Ashley, of St. Ignatius, Pauline (Del) Nicholson, of Deer Lodge, Leo Jones, of Kamiah, Idaho, Lubert (Norma) Jones, of Ronan, Ira (Alice) Jones, of Arlee, Dalon (Anita) Jones Albany, Ore., Vicki (Davey) Belgard, Hayes, his adopted brother/best friend Joseph (Mae) Schliep, of Polson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Traditional wake began Saturday evening at the Long House in St. Ignatius. Rosary was held on Monday, Feb. 28. A traditional seven drum ceremony with services was held on Tuesday, March 1 at the Long House. A burial followed at the Catholic Cemetery in St. Ignatius, with a meal following at the Long House.