Vance Neil Jones, Jr.

Vance Neil Jones (Jr) passed away n January 2, 2012 at Kootenai Medical Center, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Private arrangements are being held with interment in Sharon, Connecticut. Vance was born in Sharon Connecticut to Vance and Ruth Jones on October 16, 1935. He lived in Amenia, NY and attended grammar and high school there. After school he joined the Navy where he served for 4 years during the Korean War. In 1959 he married Jean P Peterson and they had three children Todd, Lori, and Michael. Tragically Michael was killed in an auto accident at the age of 19. The family lived in Sharon, CT for 26 years and Vance had a welding and fabrication business there. In 1988 the family moved to Moyie Springs, Idaho and Vance went to work for Hatfield Enterprises in Spokane, WA as a long haul trucker. Vance enjoyed hunting, fishing and had a cabin cruiser which he used for years mostly on Pend Oreille Lake. Vance is survived by his wife Jean; son Todd and daughter Lori; granddaughters Hannah and Isabella; two brothers and three sisters. He will be buried in Sharon Ct with his son Michael. Memorials may be sent to the family at Box 784, Moyie Springs, Idaho 83845. Family and friends are invited to sign Vance’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.