Donald Earl Jones

May 19, 1927 - September 8, 2020

Our loving husband, father and friend, Donald E. Jones, passed into the Lord’s care on September 8, 2020 at age 93. He lived a wonderful life and always considered himself a richly blessed person, surrounded by family and friends his entire life. He was born on May 19, 1927, the youngest of four children, in Huron, SD. His family moved to Mitchell, SD. which is where he grew up. He served in the pacific with the US Navy during WWII as part of ‘the greatest generation’. Upon return to civilian life he married the love of his life, Vivian Krell, to whom he was married for 72 Years. He lived for 30 years in South Dakota, 30 Years in Santa Barbara, CA. and 33 years in Ashland, OR. He had a long and successful career in the optical business. Don was genuine and generous in all ways. He was active his whole life as a club member of Lions, Elks, Happy Campers and was continually busy on one project or another. He was a skilled woodworker with an inventive mind that could solve most challenges. Don is survived by his wife (Vivian), 3 sons (Gary, Tom and Rick), 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was the best of the best and respected and loved by all. He will be greatly missed. A small service will be held at 2:00 Pm Eagle Point National Cemetery the Veteran’s Cemetery in Eagle Point, OR.