Obituary of David JONES

David L. Jones passed away at his home on Monday, January 25, 2010 with his family by his side following a brief bout of Pancreatic Cancer. David was born on October 7, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA to Olin and Ruth (Allin) Jones, but spent his early years in Byron, WY. Following high school graduation, David began his career as a pipe fitter-steamfitter. He put his career on hold and enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his country for four years aboard the USS Sphinx. He enlisted on December 11, 1951 and received his honorable discharge on December 6, 1955. During his stint in the military he married his high school sweetheart Mary Lou Hankins in 1953.He then resumed his career, following his father's footsteps working for Local 250 until he retired in 1998 and receiving his 50-year pin in 2008.David is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Mary Lou; their three children, Sherry Brean, Cindi Butkus and Mike Jones; grandchildren Kristin and Robert Brean and Trevor Butkus; great granddaughter Madison Brean; brothers Larry, Burton, Orin and Tyrone Jones; sisters Yvonne Rodriguez, Marilyn Tasso, Nita Soltau, Mary Lou Dokken, Brenda Shortall, Marian Jones and his extended family.David was a family man, taking his family and friends to the Salton Sea, camping and boating for many years. He also was involved in Pop Warner Football as league equipment manager and coach of both football and baseball for his son. David was an avid sports fan and his favorite passions were NASCAR racing and the California Angels.Every Friday night since moving to Lake Havasu City 12 years ago, he would join his special group of friends for dinner. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends he made over the years.A celebration of David's life will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Military honors and interment will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan Blvd., Boulder City, NV.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.