Richard G Jones

1945 - 2016

Richard G Jones obituary, 1945-2016, Chico, CA

BORN

1945

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

McDonald's Chapel

1275 Continental Street

Redding, California

Richard Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 23, 2016.

Richard Gwinn Jones (1945-2016)

Richard Jones lived a full, productive and happy life.

He was an accomplished athlete and enjoyed surfing, racquetball, running, lifting weights at the gym, and especially bicycling with his buddies. He enjoyed seeing different parts of the world and biked with others through Canada, Europe, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and many areas in the United States. He particularly loved Hawaii for its beautiful beaches and flowers. He served his country in the military. He served children during his long career as a teacher and coach, and was particularly passionate about improving the lives of students with special needs. He held high standards for behavior, believing strongly that people should live with integrity and assume responsibility for their own actions, and he lived that belief during interactions with his family, friends, students and colleagues in education. He saw the best in people and took the time to listen and encourage them to try new pursuits, go new places, be brave in their actions and to take full advantage of all life had to offer. He was intelligent, caring, funny, generous, and talented in so many ways and will be missed by those whose lives he touched, including his many friends, the daughters he adored Elysia Sheldon and Korina Loncosky, family members Patty Jones, Steve Loncosky, Scott Sheldon, his grandsons Carter and Hayden Loncosky, Carol Martin and others.

A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, November 29 at 12:00 noon at the First United Methodist Church at 1825 East St., Redding. All who knew him are welcome to join in honoring a life well lived.

If desired, tribute donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association to join the fight against dementia. www.alz.org/donate

Arrangements under the direction of McDonald's Chapel, Redding, CA.

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December 16, 2016

chris reid

Patty I just seen that Richard had passed away. I really enjoyed talking with him when came into Dr.B's office he gave me good advise regarding my children. He will be missed my thoughts are with you and your family.

December 16, 2016

chris reid

November 30, 2016

Christine morgan

So many great memmories at NVS. Thank you for your caring loving way, and for holding kids to a higher standard than they thought they could achieve for themselves. Your an amazing man, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to know you.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

November 29, 2016

Michelle Kuehl

I just heard about his passing today.

Richard was truly an old school scholar and a gentleman with a wicked sense of humor and an amazing vocabulary.

I'm so glad to have known him and I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.

November 29, 2016

I'm sorry to hear of Richard's passing.He was great to talk to whenever I saw him and was always positive. We had a.great time coaching our daughter's softball team and he was a great calming influence. I know his family will miss him as will my wife and I..
God be with you
Vern and Diane Wilson

November 29, 2016

Dan Bernet

I think the thing Richard was most proud of was being a great father. Always wanted to talk about his daughters. We were lucky to have him as a friend.

Dan and Victoria Bernet

November 29, 2016

Neal Sternberg

I had the pleasure of working with Richard for many years, he truely was a special person, serving, mentoring, and teaching hundreds of young people over his career, we are currently out if State and cannot make his celebration of life. Richard not only touched the lives of all of the young people he taught, he was a role model for other teachers, and counselors.

November 28, 2016

It is with total sadness that the Davidson family says goodbye to our true friend Richard Jones. Richard had a love of family and friends that was "as big as all outdoors." And outdoors is where he wanted to be. We are so sad, but no one can take away the memories. Memories of love, friendship, companionship and admiration. RIP Richard. Love, The Davidson's. Steve,
Jane, Annie & Casey.

November 28, 2016

Brian Abbott

I appreciated what Richard taught me in working with him at a school, and I cherish great memories of those times. He helped so many kids.

November 28, 2016

Tim Calkins

Godspeed my dear friend. You will be greatly missed.

November 27, 2016

Joe and Nancy Gazzigli

So many great memories. We enjoyed our friendship and will miss you always.

November 27, 2016

Bobbi Jo Bowland (Wittell)

November 27, 2016

Always a smile and kind word. Richard, you will be missed.

Frank and Linda Sebat

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