Donald Jones

I worked with Don for 8 years as the Training Manager at Sears. I was a younger nanager and Don always offered his expertise and experience without ever making me feel "less than", as some experienced managers can. In fact, he was with me when i took my first airplane ride for work and eased my nerves by calmly explaining every step of the descent process, explaining the wheels lowering, and every sound, bump and thump. He offered support after Sears closed in 1998 writing one the most positive and encouraging letter of recommendation i have ever read and still have to this day. In addition, he spoke so highly and fondly of his family, his daughter having made a house out of a tarmack ramp in Hawaii and working in entertainment on a cruise ship. He spoke highly of Jean, a diabetes nurse educator. I will always remember him for his brilliant mind and calm demeanor and always having faith in doing what is the right thing to do. Tina (Gorst) Erickson

It is with such deep admiration and recognition that I discover the remarkable, amazing life Don has lived and didn't know until his death. I shall always remember his warm smile, ready laugh and his calming persona, where whatever the stress or upset, he brought serenity to the scene. He was reassuring when answers couldn't be found. To the man from "Up North" in my life, I'll miss you, Don.

Don Jones was a kind and honest man. He reminded himself every day to be kind to others and he was much kinder than most. His honesty was expressed as easily as his quick smile, which always warmed those in his company. It is very difficult for a soldier to be both kind and honest. When Don’s duty in Viet Nam required him to abandon the virtues of kindness and honesty, he resigned his Army commission and influenced some of his fellow officers to follow his example. His life after the war was an exemplary model of public service and caring for others. When he learned that he was dying of cancer, he filled his remaining days with love for family and friends and caregivers and without complaints or self-pity. His efforts to make this world a better place encourages us to follow his lead. I will miss Don. He was my friend. David James

Don Jones was a kind and honest man. He reminded himself every day to be kind to others and he was much kinder than most. His honesty was expressed as easily as his quick smile, which always warmed those in his company. It is very difficult for a soldier to be both kind and honest. When Don’s duty in Viet Nam required him to abandon the virtues of kindness and honesty, he resigned his Army commission and influenced some of his fellow officers to follow his example. His life after the war was an exemplary model of public service and caring for others. When he learned that he was dying of cancer, he filled his remaining days with love for family and friends and caregivers and without complaints or self-pity. His efforts to make this world a better place encourages us to follow his lead. I will miss Don. He was my friend. David James

Don Jones was a kind and honest man. He reminded himself every day to be kind to others and he was much kinder than most. His honesty was expressed as easily as his quick smile, which always warmed those in his company. It is very difficult for a soldier to be both kind and honest. When Don’s duty in Viet Nam required him to abandon the virtues of kindness and honesty, he resigned his Army commission and influenced some of his fellow officers to follow his example. His life after the war was an exemplary model of public service and caring for others. When he learned that he was dying of cancer, he filled his remaining days with love for family and friends and caregivers and without complaints or self-pity. His efforts to make this world a better place encourages us to follow his lead. I will miss Don. He was my friend. David James