Barbara D. Jones

Barbara Diane Jones, 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday night, May 9, 2012, holding the hands of her son Chuck and daughter Trina. She was preceded in death by her firstborn son Arthur Wayne Paulson and husband Clifford Lowell Jones.

Barbara was born in Olympia, Washington on November 24, 1936 to Hazel and Charlie Bales. The Bales family relocated to Southern California where they raised two daughters, Barbara and Joy. In the early 1950's Barbara worked for a cafe on the historic Ventura pier. In 1954 she married Art Paulson and had three children. They vacationed for many years at Lake Nacimiento swimming and waterskiing with family and friends. In 1984 Barbara married Clifford Lowell Jones of Ojai. They retired at Lake Nacimiento where they spent many years hosting her children's summer vacations.

Barbara is survived by her son, Chuck Paulson (Teri) of Ventura; daughter, Trina Brennan (Bob) of Oxnard; three grandchildren respectively, Shaun Brennan, Jenna Paulson and Shannon Brennan; and sister, Joy McCafferty of Riverside.

Barbara's children would like to extend their love and appreciation to extended family and friends for their support and help, St. John's Hospital of Oxnard and Livingston Memorial Hospice Nurses of Ventura.

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held on Saturday, May 19, 11:00 A.M. at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, with The Reverend Dan Hull officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at TedMayrFuneralHome.com.