Born August 3, 1930 in Chilliwack B.C., Doug lost his short battle with cancer at Royal Inland Hospital on December 11, 2013, with his wife at his side.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Irene Jones; sons Brad (Sandy) Jones, Rick (Liz) Jones, and Larry Jones; grandchildren Dean Jones, Darrell (Sara) Jones, Michael (Melisa) Jones, Mark (Charlotte) Jones, Holly Jones, Morgan Jones, Hilary Jones, and Leah Jones; great-grandchildren Brooke, Riley, Reese, Parker, Kaydance and Camden as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Doug was predeceased by his mother Mary and father Sidney Jones; brothers Ron Jones, Clayton Jones, and Bob Jones; sister Velma Bittner, niece Bonnie Bittner and nephew Cecil Bittner.
Doug grew up in Chilliwack raising dairy cows and Percheron horses. The Jones family showed their Percherons in Chilliwack B.C., Puyallup and Linden, Washington. This passion for horses flowed through his life.
Doug married Irene in April 1953. Doug and Irene moved from the dairy farm in Chilliwack to “The Ranch” at Forest Grove, B.C. in 1965 with their three boys. While raising cattle at the ranch, Doug also worked at the 108 Golf Course for over 20 years. Throughout this time, Doug had many fond memories driving stagecoach and giving sleigh rides. His passion for horses led to the “Ride of a Lifetime” experience, driving a team of horses and wagon from 100 Mile House, B.C. to Vancouver, B.C. for EXPO 86. Doug was a chartered member of the 94 Lions Club in Forest Grove. In 1994, Doug and Irene sold the Ranch. In their retirement, they enjoyed a number of RV tours of the northwestern United States and the Canadian prairies before finally settling in Kamloops, B.C.
Doug will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A celebration of life will be held at the Valley Room in 100 Mile House on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal Inland Hospital.
The family of Doug Jones would like to invite all friends and family to join us at the Valley Room Sunday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. for a Celebration of Doug’s life.