Verle Howard Jones Obituary (1937 - 2012)

Verle Howard Jones was born May 25, 1937, near Lamont, Iowa, the son of Howard and Aileen Adams Jones. He attended local schools and graduated with the 1955 Class of Lamont High School. In 1959 he graduated from Upper Iowa University. Verle was united in marriage to Gwen Johnson on July 5, 1959, at Arlington, Iowa. To this union were born three daughters: Kim, Kayla, and Kathy. Beginning in 1959 Verle taught history at Lamont High School and then later at Starmont Junior High he taught typing and business. In 1978 he retired from teaching to pursue his lifelong dream of being a full time farmer. His family also owned and operated the Lamont Dairy Sweet for 20 years. Verle was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau. His hobbies included raising miniature horses, collecting antique tractors, and especially spending time with his loving family and friends. At the age of 74, Verle entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a sudden illness. Preceding him in death were his parents, his brother, Donald, and two special nephews: Darrin Jones and Joel Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Gwen, of 52 years, of Lamont; three daughters: Kim (Walter) Robalino of Coralville, IA Kayla (Ron) Ramsey of Edgewood, IA and Kathy (Guy) Bolduc of Waverly, IA; two very special granddaughters Abby and Bailey Ramsey of Edgewood, IA; two brothers: Darwin (Lauretta) Jones of Arlington, IA and LaVerne (Rita) Jones of Lamont, IA; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, January 30, 2012 in the Grace United Methodist Church at Lamont with Rev. Ruth Ann Scott officiating. Music provided by Joan Thomas and Sandra Clevenger. Interment will be in Union Cemetery north of Aurora. Casketbearers will be: Mike Jones, Jay Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Jim Downer, Delancey Hahn, George Darland, Lance Fleming and Larry Koch. Honorary bearers will be: T.J. Stecklein, Don Cook, Rich Glass, Rusty Reck, Ron Carpenter, Jerry Robinson, Steve Fleming, Lee Scott, Chuck Hamlett, Leland Adams, Jerry Oelrich, Dave Derflinger, Harold Jones, Howard Jones, Jon Downer, and Steve Thacher. Friends may call from 1 PM until 5 PM Sunday, January 29, 2012, and after 9:30 A.M. Monday, January 30, 2012, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Lamont. The Fawcett Funeral Home of Lamont assisted the family with arrangements. Messages may be left at www.fawcettsfuneralhome.com under obituaries.