John "POP" Jones

1923 - 2013

John "POP" Jones obituary, 1923-2013, Hidden Hills, CA

BORN

1923

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory

5600 Lindero Canyon Road

Thousand Oaks, California

John Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 3, 2013.

John L. "POP" Jones, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed peacefully April 1, 2013 at his home in Hidden Hills. He was 89 years old.
Pop was born in 1923 to Margaret Richards and John D. Jones in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He served in the Army / Air Force in WWII. After leaving the military, Pop became a mechanical engineer and worked for Martin Marietta which brought his whole family to California in 1964. While an engineer, he was sanctioned to work on defense missiles and airplane cockpits. He left working as an engineer in 1972 to pursue a career in Real Estate Investments. He soon learned this is where he would spend the rest of his working life, and built a successful Real Estate firm that continues to grow. The company has stayed in the family, and is now being passed on to the third generation.
Pop was an avid car collector, and was especially talented at restoring old cars. Some of his collection includes Model A's, Model T's, a '32 Ford Roadster, and a '36 Seagraves Fire Truck.
Pop leaves behind his loving wife Helen of 66 years, sons Jack (married to Cindy), Leslie (married to Dixie), and Morgan (married to Eileen), and daughter Peggy (married to Parise). Pop was also a loving grandfather to John, Jennifer, Jason, Erica, Lauren, Alexander, Krystal, Jaclyn, Brodyn, Georgio, and Paris, and devoted great-grandfather to Sophia, Trevor, Henry, Angelica, and Helena.
Please join us for the viewing Thursday, April 4 from 6-8pm at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Chapel in Westlake Village and for the service on Friday, April 5 at 11am at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village. Please visit our website at www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com for additional details and to sign the guest registry.
We miss you and love you Pop.

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April 18, 2013

Andrea Maury

Celebrating a life well lived! Pop's knowledge and persistence created jobs for many. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

April 11, 2013

A Lopez

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Pop. He was a gentleman and will be missed by all the families that he touched. My condolences to the family during this difficult period.

April 9, 2013

Rheshemah Stevenson-Cooper

So sorry to for your loss, you are in my Prayers to get through this difficulty...

April 9, 2013

Linell Dumas

Condolence and prayers from the Dumas Family to the Jones Family.

April 8, 2013

Janice Allen

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

April 8, 2013

Hasani Harris

Thank you for laying the foundation that helps, not only my family and I, but 100's of families throughout the years. Hearing about your accomplishments in your life inspires me to do more, and for this I'm grateful.

Posted by Hasani Harris

April 7, 2013

To: Jones family you are cherished friends. Jack and Dave were special professionally and personally. We are sad to learn of his passing.; Betty and Dsve Smith

April 4, 2013

Teri DeCoster

Everyone loved "POP". Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family for their loss. Remember to keep the memories close as they will comfort you during this tough time. You are all so fortunate to have had him in your lives. Keep your faith close.
Your Friends, Marc and Teri DeCoster, Jamie, Erik and Ryan

April 4, 2013

Everyone loved "POP". Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family for their loss. Remember to keep the memories close as they will comfort you during this tough time. You are all so fortunate to have had him in your lives. Keep your faith close.
Your Friends, Marc and Teri DeCoster, Jamie, Erik and Ryan

April 4, 2013

Lory Himenes

To my future daughter-in-law Lauren..I'm sorry to hear about your loss..he will live on in your memory and Heart.
To Lauren's parents..I have yet to meet you, you are in my thoughts and prayers at the time of your loss.Like my father, he is at peace, no more pain nor suffering..May God rest his soul..

April 4, 2013

Sherryl Treslar

Uncle Jack was a loving, kind person. He always made me feel special. I am so sorry Aunt Helen and my cousins must go through this.

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