Donald Lester Jones, age 80, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Our deepest condolences to family and friends for their loss. In your time of sorrow, light a candle in remembrance of those no longer with us.
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“When I Must Leave You”
When I must leave you
For a little while-
Please do not grieve
And shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you
Through the years,
But start out bravely
With a gallant smile;
And for my sake and
In my name live on
And do all things the same,
Feed not your loneliness
On empty days,
But fill each waking hour
In useful ways,
Reach out your hand
In comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you
And hold you near;
And never, never
Be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!
~Helen Steiner Rice
