Vance Neil Jones Jr, 76

Vance Neil Jones Jr, 76, passed away on Jan. 2, 2012, at Kootenai Medical Center, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  

Private arrangements are being held with interment in Sharon, Conn.

Vance was born in Sharon, Conn., to Vance and Ruth Jones on Oct. 16, 1935. He lived in Amenia, N.Y. and attended grammar and high school there. After school he joined the Navy where he served for four years during the Korean War.  

In 1959 he married Jean P Peterson and they had three children Todd, Lori, and Michael. Tragically Michael was killed in an auto accident at the age of 19.

The family lived in Sharon for 26 years and Vance had a welding and fabrication business there.  

In 1988 the family moved to Moyie Springs, Idaho, and Vance went to work for Hatfield Enterprises in Spokane, Wash., as a long haul trucker.  

Vance enjoyed hunting, fishing and had a cabin cruiser which he used for years mostly on Lake Pend Oreille .

Vance is survived by his wife Jean; son Todd and daughter Lori; granddaughters Hannah and Isabella; two brothers and three sisters. He will be buried in Sharon with his son Michael.

Memorials can be sent to the family at Box 784, Moyie Springs, Idaho 83845.

Family and friends are invited to sign Vance’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.