David Joseph Jones

1941 - 2017

David Joseph Jones obituary, 1941-2017, Mesa, AZ

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

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David Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 17, 2017.

Say not in grief, "he is no more"
but in thankfulness,
"that he was."
David Joseph Jones
May 20, 1941-July 13, 2017

Heaven welcomed another angel on Thursday, July 13, 2017 after a short illness.

David, Dave or DJ, as he was lovingly called, was born to parents, James and Madeline Jones in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended St. James Catholic School and Emmerich Manual High School, both in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dave is an Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War in 1965-1966. He spent many years as an insurance agent in Scottsdale Arizona, California and New Mexico before returning to Indiana. Dave has resided in Mesa, Arizona for 25 years, owning his own business in the trucking industry.

David leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Lou (Kampschroer) Jones, daughter, Angela (Jones) Swatts, son, Kevin Jones and wife Deborah Jones, daughters, Kristina (Jones) LaRue and husband Wilson LaRue and Melissa (Jones) Eller and husband Jim Eller. As well as, his 11 beloved grandchildren: Zachary McCormick, Tyler Jones, Logan McCormick, Connor Swatts, Jacob Jones, Luke Jones, Emma Eller, Avery Eller, Mason LaRue, Ava Eller and Gage LaRue. He has 2 great grandchildren, Kira McCormick ad Wesley McCormick. Each of them will forever hold their own specials memories of their "Papaw" or "PopPop" in their heart.

Surviving siblings are Tom Jones (Beth), Judy Walker (Dick), Theresa Ruffin (Joe), Jennifer McCorkle, Jim Jones (Connie) and Paula Jones. Surviving sisters-in-laws are Reata Fanshaw and Pamela Semb (Mark), Mary Kampschroer, Janice Kampschroer, and Barbara Kampschroer.

Preceding him in death are his parents, James and Madeline Jones, Father and mother-in-law, Bernard and Lillian Kampschroer, brothers-in-law Dr. Roger Kampschroer, Dr. Bernard Kampschroer, Dr. David Kampschroer, Harley Fanshaw and Dan McCorkle.

Dave was a member of St. George Church. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, July 29 at 12 pm at St. George Church 300 E. 16th Ave, Apache Junction, AZ.

We will miss all Dave's witty sense of humor, love of playing guitar and singing music and above all the love of his family. May he rest in peace until we meet again.

In lieu of flowers please make donations: http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_tributes.asp

I'm Fine
Don't grieve for me for me, for now I'm free
I've left behind some misery,
My days of youthful agility were no longer a possibility
My weak joints and cloudy eyes were longing for heavenly skies.
Before I lost all dignity, you let me into eternity.
Don't grieve for me, you've set me free.
Just remember me how I used to be.

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July 25, 2017

Judy and Dick Walker

Dear David - We had such great times and many years of a close and loving bond. We miss you now and always will. There's a special place in our lives that only you could fill. You leave behind a loving wife and great children and their families who will always remember your guiding hand and your sense of humor, and keep you close in their hearts. God bless you, Dear Brother.

July 24, 2017

Tom and Beth Jones

Tom and Beth
Dave and Mary
Dick and Judy

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July 23, 2017

Tom and Beth Jones

I'll always remember and love my kid brother, Dave. We enjoyed many good times together especially when Dave played his guitar and we sang Marty Robbins' songs, especially "Strawberry Roan." Dave told me about a time when he was in Viet Nam and he and some of his buddies were sitting around the campfire singing, while Dave played his guitar. One of his buddies said, "I bet you don't know Strawberry Roan" and Dave grinned and started playing and singing it. Mary, if there is ever anything Beth and I can do for you, don't hesitate to call.

July 19, 2017

Jen Blake

I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to your memories until you meet again. Praying for strength to get through these difficult days.

July 18, 2017

Ray & Kathy Hughes

Will always remember Uncle Dave's great laugh, warm hugs and kisses, his love of music, and his love of family. Prayers to you all, and much love, now and always.

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