David Hugh Jones
Tuesday, October 12, 1937
Date of Death:
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Age:
80 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday August 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday August 28, 2018
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: First Presbyterian Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Tuesday August 28, 2018
Time: 11:00 am
Location: First Presbyterian Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Tuesday, October 12, 1937
Date of Death:
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Age:
80 years old
Tuesday, October 12, 1937
Date of Death:
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Age:
80 years old
David Hugh Jones
David Hugh Jones, age 80, died peacefully at home on August 23, 2018 in Eyota. He was recently diagnosed with AML Leukemia.
David was born on October 12, 1937 in Cresco, IA to Ludwell and Mary Jones. He grew up on the family farm in Bristol Township. He attended country school for eight years. He rode his horse to school every day for over two miles. He attended Harmony High School graduating in 1956. He then attended Rochester Junior College, graduating with a business degree. Dave married his high school sweetheart, G. Elaine Fishbaugher in March of 1958. Together they raised two children who survive, Rick (Connie) of Rochester and Tami Jones of Eyota. Granddaughters, Brianna (Eric) Konicek of Milwaukee, WI and Kirstin (James) Garner of Rochester; his brother, Dwight of Rochester; his sister-in-law, Marge (Merlin) Wangen of Onalaska, WI; his brother-in-law, David (Bev) Fishbaugher of Altoona, WI; and many nieces and nephews also survive him.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Stephen; an infant daughter; and his sister-in-law, Kathy Jones.
At the age of 15, his freshman year of high school, Dave had polio and spent the year at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. He successfully returned to his class, graduating in 1956.
Dave worked at St. Marys Hospital in many different areas. His retirement from Mayo was in Cardiac Surgery, as a perfusionist for over 36 years, in 1999.
Dave was an avid horseman, enjoyed many years of horse shows, trail rides, grooming trails, traveling, and camping with horses. Riding the mountains, of CO, AZ, ND, SD, WY, MO, MT, TN, IA, WI, MN and many more. They packed mules, slept under the stars, and cooked all their meals, even in the rain. Dave rode in the 1989 Montana Centennial Cattle Drive. Dave organized many rides in the area, including hosting an annual ride in October from their home in Eyota, with breakfast included. It was well attended. He was honored to have had MN Governor Al Quie along for the ride. Dave helped with the annual Governor Quie rides. He was a member of the Rochester Riders Saddle Club, Masonic Lodge #21, the Scottish Rite, and the Shriners. He was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church in Rochester. In retirement, Dave and his wife enjoyed spending winters at Apache Junction, AZ for 19 years. He enjoyed many activities including golf, landscaping, block-watch committees, decorating the Community Clubhouse for the holidays, attending Thursday men’s coffee and playing dominos.
The Memorial Service for David will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening, August 27, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the memorial service at the church. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to First Presbyterian Church of Rochester, Ronald McDonald House, or donor’s choice.
Condolences
The family of David Hugh Jones has received the following condolences.
Dear Elaine and Family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear and cherished husband and father of the children. Your loss is great. He will be missed deeply
in the Meridian Manor community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Betty and Rod Nash
Elaine & family
we will miss Dave’s friendly face and everything he did in our community!
What a great guy!
Hugs!!!!
Dear Elaine and family: We are heartbroken over the loss of one so dear. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you struggle through the days ahead. His memory will carry on in all of us and Dave will be missed by all who knew him in Meridian Manor.
Sincerely,
Your friends and neighbors of Meridian Manor in Apache Junction Arizona
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in Jesus words at John 5:28,29. There Jesus promised a resurrection of our loved ones, saying that the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. These resurrected ones will inherit the earth, as Jesus spoke about in Matthew chapter 5. Then, under the rule of God’s Kingdom, they will enjoy life the way God originally intended, in perfect health with no sorrow, pain or death. (Psalms 37:29. Isaiah 33:24. Revelation 21:4). What a wonderful time that will be! If you would like to learn more about this hope, please visit jw.org. Please accept my condolences.
Dear Elaine and Family: Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you All. Dave will be truly missed by us all.
Sincere sympathy to all family and friends of Dave Jones.
I had the great honor of working with Dave for many years. He was knowledgeable, conscientious, friendly, happy and just a great guy.
Anne Koschmeder
I’m sorry for your loss. Dave was a good friend of my dad Bob Gustafson. We had meet through my dad. He even let me come out and ride my dads horse after he passed away. He was a great person. My prayers are with you. Cyndi
Condolences
I will always remember Dave being so happy and proud that my wife and I met on his trail ride. So many happy memories of Dave. He was a gift to us all. God Bless the Jones family.
Tami and Rick, (And Elaine)
I know I speak for countless neighborhood kids when I thank you for allowing us to all borrow your Dad from time to time. He taught us lifelong lessons from the saddle. To share gum (I remember that's how he says he solidified his romance with your Mom when she'd visit him in the hospital as kids), respect the land and the landowner (he once rightfully reprimanded us for running our ponies up a hill in the valley), and most importantly, to be kind to everyone.
He was a staple of my childhood and foundation, a real life cowboy forever.
With love, until you meet again,
Kelly Predmore
My Sympathy goes out to Elaine and family, Dave was always a happy guy, he was a pleasure to be with. Our love and prayers, John & Diane Woodward.
Dear Elaine, Rick and Tami; I am so very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of David when he served as a Guardian for Job’s Daughters. I also remember that our families drove in a caravan to Panama City for Spring Break in 1977. He was such a warm and caring person. I know how difficult it is to lose such a person in your life. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time,
Julie Mattson Ostrow and the Mattson Family
Elaine and Family
I am so sorry for you loss. I will keep everyone in my prayers.
Sorry to hear about Dave. He was a very good friend.
Bill
To the dear family of Dave Jones,
We are thinking of you and extend our deepest sympathies at this very sad time. The love and joy that Dave brought to our lives will always be remembered. We love you all so much. God bless you.
Dave's family, so sorry for your loss. Dave was such a sweet cowboy, so enjoyed riding with him! I will always remember him with admiration. Happy Trails, Julie Malin
I was truly saddened to hear about Dave. He will be missed by many but never forgotten and he will live on thru his wonderful family. My memories of Dave will always make me smile. His love for his family and friends was utmost in his life and those memories will carry you all thru this hard time.
i am so very sorry. Sending my love and sympathy.
Dave was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed talking with him at St.Mary’s
Love,
Dianne Dunn
So very sorry to about Dave's passing. He was wonderful guy. Our thoughts and prayers to his.family. God bless you all.
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Jones family for your loss. On behalf of Rick's entire work family in surgery, we grieve and support the Jones family in this sad time. We pray you find peace and healing in the time ahead. God bless you all.
We are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. It was our pleasure to ride the Big Horn mountains with Dave some years ago. What a wonderful man he was and a joy to spend time with. Our sympathy to the family.
Carrie and Mark Stenseth
Fondly remembering 29 years of horseback riding with David and Rick at Zumbro bottoms. Enjoyed his company and his kindness. Happy I told him I love you when we were together last, those words ring true and bring me peace. Love to your family my brother Ruck.
Laine and all---sooooooooooooooooo sorry to hear of David's death. U have my hearfelt sympathy. Thanks so much for coming to my brothers funeral---not that long ago. U are in y thoughts and prayers. "letting go" is NOT easy. thinkn of you. genny
We so appreciated Dave's warm spirit, personal faith and friendship at Meridian Manor in Apache Junction, AZ. Our thoughts and prayers are with Elaine and family during these days. Joel and Donna Hurley, Mesa, AZ102
David, Keith, Lowell Lindsay, others, and I attended the Lime Springs Presbyterian Church back in the late 40s through 50s. The youth group was the most active when Rev. Lindsay was the pastor there and in Saratoga. We had good open discussions about our faith and life experiences.
My sympathy to his survivors and friends.
Marian
Our very deepest sympathy to our dear Laine and family. We love you so much. Bless all of your sweet hearts. Dave and Bev
so sorry for your loss, he was a great friend. You have our sympathies.
Laine, Tami & Rick (& fam)
I am am saddened by the loss of an Uncle, Godparent, and the kindest, gentlest, animal loving person I think I’ve ever met.... Uncle Dave was caring and interested in all. Always positive. Always present.
We have lost a great man, but the memories of him will remain with all of us forever, for he touched so many people (&animals) in such an impactful & special way.
Love and hugs to you all.
Kristie xoxo
We will miss your friendly smile. Prayers are with Elaine and family.
George and Ava want the family to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We both loved and respected Dave so highly. It will never be the same at Meridian Manor without Dave there! May God Bless and give you all comfort at this difficult time!
Your friends and neighbors in Meridian Manor are saddened by the loss of one so loved and dear. Our hearts are heavy and we are praying that you will find peace and strength to get you through this difficult time in your life. Below are some of the comments made by Meridian Manor residents and others.
he was a wonderful person I enjoyed knowing him and working with him. You have gained a special guardian angel.