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Barbara Jean (Stoker) Jones

August 15, 1930 — May 21, 2017

Barbara Jean Stoker Jones completed her earthly journey on May 21, 2017, and was welcomed into the arms of her Loving Savior, and greeted by loving family and friends. She began her journey on August 15, 1930, in Milford, Beaver County, Utah, with her parents - Owen W. Stoker and Lenna (Billie) Stewart Stoker Osborne. She spent her early childhood in Milford, Utah. She met her first love and eternal companion, Daniel Frank Jones, in the 3rd grade.

The economy led her family to move to Santa Monica, California, where she spent several years, including junior high. Her family returned to Milford, Utah, where she attended Milford High School. She was a scholar, cheerleader, and valedictorian of her graduating class.

She married her sweetheart, Daniel Frank Jones on May 31st, 1948. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St George Temple on December 17th, 1949.

They raised their family in Springville, Utah.

Strangers, friends and her beloved family were the recipients of her talents, kindness, and service. She served in the LDS church in Relief Society, Primary, Young Women’s and Sunday School callings. She served an LDS mission to the Winnepeg, Canada Mission as a Senior Sister Missionary in January 1995 - January 1996.

She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, quilting, sewing and most of all being with her family.

She is survived by Michael D. (Susan) Jones, Linda E. (Joe) Smith, Shauna L. (Dave) Summers, Logan (Ashley) Jones, Ashtyn (Travis) Byron, Bailey (Chandler) Wright, 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren, her brothers Gerald W. (Jeanette) Stoker and Dean (Samantha) Stoker, step-dad Glenn C. Osborne, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Frank Jones, her son Darryl C. Jones, and her parents, Owen W. Stoker and Lenna (Billie) Stewart Stoker Osborne.

The family would like to thank the staff of Legacy Village in Provo, and Brighton Hospice, for their kind, gentle and loving care given to her.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Orem Orchard Stake Center Ward Chapel, 810 East 600 North, Orem, Utah.

A viewing will be held Monday, May 29th, 2017 from 6:30-8:00 pm at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville, Utah and prior to the funeral services from 10:00-10:45 am. Internment will be at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 South 400 East, Springville, Utah. Online condolences welcomed at www.wheelermortuaries.com

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimers foundation:

http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp


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