Donna Jones

Donna Joyce Jones, 76, passed away Sept. 7, 2012, at North Valley Hospital.

She was born Nov. 12, 1935, in Marcel, Minn., to William and Olga (Bade) Johnston.

On April 20, 1952, Donna married Edward Jones Jr. They lived together for 59 years and and had five children before Edward’s death in August 2011. Donna was a member of Eastern Star for more than 40 years.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother and two sisters.

She is survived by her children Cathy Jones-Aastrom, Debbie Melby and Mike Jones, all of Columbia Falls, Gregg Jones, of Wisconsin, and Janice Jones, of Williams, Ariz.; brother Jim Johnston, of Texas; sisters Audrey Nelson and Mary Hafeman, of Bigfork, Minn.; sister-in-law Myrt Hart; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one on the way; many nieces and nephews; and many people who knew and loved her.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Donna’s name to North Valley Hospital.

A celebration of Donna’s life will be held at Columbia Mortuary on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m.