Gordon Quinton Jones

GORDON QUINTON JONES
Gone Fishing
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NORTH OGDEN - Gordon Quinton Jones died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the age of 95. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 2, 1922 in Ogden, Utah to Irving Wilkins Jones and Emma Anderson Jones. He married Janice Louise Fronk on January 24, 1942 in Preston, Idaho. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of 9 delightful children, two of whom were born while Gordon was serving in the military. Janice kept things afloat while he was away. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary before Janice passed away September 25, 1992. He married Merlene Thompson Braegger on November 13, 1999. They were both historians and wrote volumes of pioneer histories. Gordon and Merlene served together as Ogden Temple ordinance workers.
Gordon attended Ogden City schools and Weber College. He received a diploma in Architecture from the International Correspondence Schools and later became a licensed architect. His 38-year career included Civil and Military Service with the Air Force. He retired as Chief of the Architectural section at Hill Air Force Base. Gordon served over 3 years in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and 3 years in the Air Force Reserve. He was president of the National Federation of Federal Employees Local 869.
He was active in the LDS Church. He served in many capacities. He served as President of the Seventies in the 160th, 293rd, and 317th Quorums. He served as MIA Superintendent, Young Men's President, Ward Clerk, High Priest Group leadership. He taught in each of the auxiliary organizations as well. Gordon loved the Boy Scouts of America. He was an active leader until the age of 72. He was an Explorer Scout leader for 7 years taking the youth on many high adventure trips in the mountains and lakes in the West.
Gordon was very interested in Western history. He often lectured on this subject. He authored 4 books concerning the 22 pioneer forts located on the Wasatch Front north of Salt Lake City. He was a member of the Mormon Trail Association, Oregon California Trail Association, Utah Historical Association, Utah Trail Marking Consortium and the Weber Historical Society. He presided on the National Board of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. He was also president of the Ogden Chapter of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers.
Gordon and his family participated in many activities including fishing, softball, hunting, back packing, hiking, basketball and racquetball. The family enjoyed trips in the trailer. He enjoyed watching his children participate in sports. Some hobbies included watercolor, woodworking and fly tying. He was a master vegetable gardener, "Gordon's Garden."
Gordon is survived by his wife Merlene, seven children; Karen (Brent) Clark, Robert (Vicki) Jones, Marcie (Dennis) James, Richard (Jenice) Jones, Suzanne (Roy) Palmer, Nanette (Garry) Hoxer, daughter-in-law Kelley (Gregg) Buxton, Julie Thompson. Four stepchildren: Michael (Jackie) Braegger, Lynn (Carilee) Braegger, Duane (Lori) Braegger, Kathleen Garza. He had 37 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, and 45 step-great-grandchildren.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Janice, two sons, Scott and Tom; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann James; two Grandsons, Mark Jones and Austin Jones; two brothers and two sisters, Irving Jones, Vernon Jones, Thelma Harrison, Lillian Wideman.
Services will be held Tuesday, October 17th at the Ben Lomond 1st Ward, 575 East 3100 North, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may gather Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. and Tuesday from 9:30 to 1045 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Ogden City Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded.
VisitationMyers Mortuary of Ogden
845 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
October 16, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
VisitationBen Lomond 1st Ward Capel
575 East 3100 North
North Ogden, Utah 84414
October 17, 2017
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
ServiceBen Lomond 1st Ward Chapel
575 East 3100 North
North Ogden, UT 84414
October 17, 2017
11:00 AM
BurialOgden City Cemetery
20th and Madison
Ogden, UT 84404
October 17, 2017