Joseph Everett Jones

Joseph E. Jones, 66 of Kimberly, died peacefully at his home October 18, 2017 due to heart failure. Joseph was born on December 13, 1950 to Kenneth and Anna Marie Jones joining one sister Edith and followed by two more sisters, Terry and Vanita and three brothers Samuel, Michael and Patrick.

Joseph attended grade schools in Gooding, Jerome, Bliss, Hansen and finally settled in Murtaugh after the family bought a small farm. Joseph graduated from Murtaugh High School in 1970.

In September 1970 Joseph married Peggy Starry of Twin Falls. In April 1971 he joined the Marines and began his military service moving Peggy to North Carolina. In November 1972 Mary Anna joined the family and in 1976 her sister Tammie Jo completed the family. After serving his country Joe was given an Honorable discharge from active service in December 1976 and he then moved the family back to Idaho.

In 1998 Joe and Peggy divorced and in 1999 Joe married Lori Bolland. They divorced in 2008. In 2013 Joe met his soulmate Shelley Niendorf. Together they made their home in Kimberly.

Joseph was employed as a farmer, truck driver and a general laborer throughout his years after serving his country. He began his career with Idaho Sand and Gravel as a transport driver in 1999 changing to bulk cement drivers until his death. This was a career that Joe dearly loved and he enjoyed the people he worked with.

Joseph was a very active man with many interests. They included woodworking, playing pool, 4-wheeling, camping, throwing horse shoes and playing music. There was not anything Joe would not try and excelled in all he did. Joe made you laugh and always said that if you were laughing he was doing his job. His most undeniable trait was his generosity. He had to be helping someone always and very rarely a ask for help himself. If he did ask you, you helped because it was a privilege to do so.

Joe is survived by his daughters: Mary (Daryl) Fisk, Tammie (Mike) Funke. His siblings: Edith, Terry (Loren) Ive, Vanita, Sam (Joyce), Michael, Pat (Kathy) Jones. His grandchildren Draven, Caleb, Cassie, Ashley, Timberlee, Shade, Colton, and Dawson. His great grandchildren Akeylah and Paxton. His soulmate Shelley Niendorf and best friend Rocky Olander.

Funeral service Monday,October 23, 2017 at 11 a.m. at White Mortuary “Chapel by the Park” with a viewing Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at 10 a.m.

Condolences may be left at www.whitemortuary.com