Iris was born on July 8, 1917 in Shellbrook, Sask. to parents Wilfred and Susan Rosanna (neé Belfry) Jones. She passed away on Aug. 3, 2012 in Vernon, B.C.
Iris is survived by her son, Bob Mingo (Dorothy); granddaughter Heather Mingo, grandson Dave Mingo (Kerri), her brother Delbert Jones of Shellbrook, Sask. and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Freeman Edward Mingo; second husband George Ross; and her sisters Reta Lauder and Beryl Brunton.
Iris was married to Freeman in 1939 in Ashcroft, B.C. They lived in the Cariboo area: Deka Lake and Lone Butte, until their son Bob was ready to start school, at which time they moved to Silverdale, near Mission, B.C. After the death of her first husband, Iris married George in 1964. Eighteen years ago, Iris moved to Armstrong, B.C. to be closer to her family.
Iris’ memory was legendary; she could remember everyone’s birthday! No one was better at crossword puzzles. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, walking, and knitting, and was an avid reader of stories of the Cariboo and B.C.
No service by request; a remembrance celebration will be held in the fall at Dave Mingo’s residence in Lone Butte, B.C.
The family wishes to thank Iris’ friends at Three Links Lodge in Armstrong, who helped her out over the past couple of years and the caring staff at Hospice House in Vernon.