Robert "Bob" DeWitt Jones, native resident of Vancouver, WA, passed away just days before his 80th birthday. He was born Dec. 29, 1933 to DeWitt and Margaret Jones in Vancouver where he graduated from Fort Vancouver High School, later earning his BA at Stanford University and a Masters in Business at U. of Portland.
Bob served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant. While serving in Germany in 1958, he met Margarete who came to Vancouver in 1959, and they were married 10 days later. Bob worked for Boise Cascade and later was self- employed before retiring.
Bob was a wonderful grandfather spending time everyday with his young granddaughters doing homework and being with them. He was artistic, his talent exemplified in his home. He enjoyed gardening, caring for their lovely yard.
Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margarete; son, Rob Jones; granddaughters, Madeleine and Gabrielle; son-in-law, Scott Kennedy; sister, Emilou and brother-in-law, Marv Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents, DeWitt and Margaret Jones; and daughter, Alison.
A memorial service will be held at Vancouver Funeral Chapel on Fri., Dec. 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be sent to Ray Hickey Hospice House.
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