David Thomas Jones

David is survived by his wife Helen of 70 years, who he lovingly referred to as "his Honey-Bunny-Boo". He is also survived by his children, Dale Jones, Alan Jones, Joyce Stanley, Phyllis Buller (Terry), Mary Slatten, George Jones, Rita Pardun (Mike), Carolyn Forrest (Bill) , 27 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter Susan Jones, son Mark Jones, Sr., infant son Joseph Jones, granddaughter Aubrey Slatten, great granddaughter Emma Groff.

David served his country as an infantryman in the Army during WWII. He met and married Helen Kreucher in 1946. David retired as a switch man for the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1985 after 40 years of service. He was an active and dedicated member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 50 years. In his later years he was parishioner at St Joseph the Worker Parish and most recently St. Patrick's Parish. In his retirement, he volunteered countless hours to the VA Hospital, delivering the Holy Eucharist to the sick;, St Vincent De Paul, Holy Cross Food Pantry and the Community Blood Bank, where over the years donated over 15 gallons of blood.

David's greatest accomplishments was winning the heart of his beloved "Honey Bunny Boo", Helen, and spending 70 years telling her every day that he loved her and that she was beautiful. He demonstrated his love for his wife to his children and grandchildren, teaching us what true love looks like. He also taught us what dedication to family and church is, not by words but by action. David's children and grandchildren were his life and to see his face lite up when anyone of them entered, he could not hide his love he felt for each and every one of them. David lit up a room when he entered just by his infectious smile and happy-go-lucky demeanor.

David's last 2 days of his life were spent surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He woke up to his family and he fell asleep holding his wife's hand, and he told us that he "had the best party of his life". There were tears shed those days, but mostly he laughed and joked with his family. All his life, he told his family that he did not want his funeral to be sad and didn't want us to cry, but instead to have a party. He made sure that he set the mood and started the party while he could join in, leaving this world with his last words of wisdom, "to live every day as if it's your last." He truly enjoyed life to the end. For this we thank him.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to NorthCare Hospice House or St. Patrick Food Pantry, making checks payable to St. Patrick Parish.