Published in Bend (OR) Bulletin (on) January 30, 2011
Gregory Bruce Jones
Aug. 20, 1967 - Jan. 2[1], 2011
Gregory Bruce Jones of Bend, Oregon, died on Friday, January 2[1], 2011. He was 43.
Greg was born on August 20, 1967, in Kinross, Michigan, the son of Dale and Kathleen (Briggs) Jones. He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, graduating from Western Hills High School and Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
In 2003, Greg married Gwen (Mayfield) Jones and became father of Amba on May 4, 2007.
For years, Greg enjoyed adventure, working in the Alaskan fishing industry and climbing Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson. He had a passion for the outdoors and a deep love of animals, both of which he shared with his wife and daughter. He had a life-long interest
in soccer that included playing, coaching and discovering and nurturing his daughter's talent. Greg found great joy and satisfaction in caring for animals, especially his dog Willy.
His professional and personal passions included storm water management and stream bank restoration. His creative soul was expressed through wood-working, sewing and writing. Greg generously shared his gifts and his love with his family and friends. He is sorely
missed and will be lovingly remembered.
In addition to Gwen and Amba, Greg is survived by his parents, Kathy and Danny Lee of Weatherford, Texas, and Dale and Meri Lee Jones of Littleton, Colorado; his sisters, Tiffanie Lenderman and Kelly Moran; his brother, Russ Lee, and niece, Taylor Jones. Other
survivors include Greg's grandmother, Pauline Briggs; his uncle, Bruce Jones. He is preceded in death by his brother, Eric Jones.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, in Bend. A reception will follow. All who knew and cared for Greg and his family are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Central Oregon Humane Society of Bend.
Baird Funeral Home of Bend is in charge of arrangements. 541-382-0903, www.bairdmortuaries.com.
Gregory Bruce Jones