Vondelee Blasius Jones Obituary (1928 - 2016)

Vondelee Blasius Jones, 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away October 22, 2016 from Alzheimer's. She was born September 28, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clyde A. Blasius and Mabel L. Anderson. She attended Midvale Elementary and Jr. High. She graduated from Jordan High School where she met her sweetheart of 71 years. Vondelee married Merlin H. Jones Dec. 4, 1947. She and Merlin farmed and were residents of West Jordan for 47 years. They then moved to South Jordan and have resided there for 22 years. She served in the PTA as president at West Jordan Elementary. She was employed part time at West Jordan Elementary and Westvale Elementary. She enjoyed traveling to various places, including Alaska, Mexico, Australia, and especially Hawaii. She had a lifelong group of friends from Midvale who she cherished. They had many enjoyable lunch dates. She loved staying at their Burley home on the Snake River. She loved family parties. Family and home were always her main priorities. Survived by her husband of 68 years, Merlin H. Jones, children: Michael L. Jones (Beverly), Vickie J. Widerberg (Arnie), Kendall D. Jones (Jeanne), 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Beverly Werry, brother Don Blasius, a great granddaughter Ashtin Kroon. Funeral Services will be Wednesday October 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) with a viewing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the South Jordan City Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Memory Care Center at Legacy House, South Jordan for their extraordinary care and love. Our appreciation is also extended to Aspire Hospice, especially Janet Harris. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095