In Loving Memory Of
Vera Elizabeth Jones
Vera Elizabeth Jones, resident of Grande Prairie, AB formerly of Peace River, AB, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at QEII Hospital Elizbeth in Grande Prairie, AB, at the age of 79 years.
Vera was born on October 8, 1940, in Fort Vermilion, AB, where she grew up with 8 siblings. She moved to Peace River, AB to raise her 8 beautiful children who were her world. She was a very caring, loving mother who always put her children first. She was also a very caring, compassionate caregiver to the elderly for 25 plus years at the Grande Prairie Care Centre.
She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and her loving ways. Vera enjoyed planting flowers, country drives, spending time with her children, and family get-togethers.
She will be sadly missed by her children: Wade (Claudette), Keith (Tracey), Barb, Daryll (Patsy), Lois (Mike), Dolores, Beverly (Keith), and Darrin; 20 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Vera was predeceased by her parents Fred and Clara Jones; brothers: Roy, Arthur “Punch”, and Lorne “Buzzy”; sisters Hilda and Alice; and great-grandson Aidan Evrall.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 10:00am. A livestream of the service may be viewed on Vera’s obituary page on Oliver’s website.
Luncheon to follow at 2:00pm, at Daryll and Patsy’s (7728 67 Ave., Maple Ridge Estates). All are welcome.
Memorial donations may be made to Odyssey House Women’s Center (PO Box 1395, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4Z2) or to In The Woods Animal Shelter (PO Box 134, Nampa, AB, T0H 2R0).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vera Elizabeth Jones October 8 1940 August 15 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta