Joellen Jones

IDAHO FALLS, ID -- JoEllen Baldwin Jones, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 24, 2010, at her home of a brain tumor. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. JoEllen was born October 21, 1951 in Logan, Utah, to William Bartlett Albretsen Baldwin and JoAnn Kellett Baldwin. She graduated from Maconaquah High School in Bunker Hill, Indiana. She attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. She married Wayne Burton Jones in August of 1973 in Utah. They were later divorced. JoEllen lived in Bountiful, Utah for 10 years before moving to Idaho Falls where she has lived for the last 16 years. She worked as the Vice President of Medicaid Services at the Development Workshop. JoEllen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother that loved cooking, scrapbooking and traveling. Survivors include: Daughter: Melissa Ann (David) Cox, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Michael Wayne (Laura) Jones, Idaho Falls, ID Son: William Benjamin Jones, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Kelly Baldwin Brother: Bryan Baldwin Brother: Patrick Baldwin Sister: Marci Ann Anderson 5 Grandchildren: Jaisalyn & Wyatt Jones and Braylen, Porter, & Jordyn Jo Cox. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Pioneer Ward (2020 S. Charlotte Dr. ) with Bishop Todd Shepherd officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and on Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1st in Wellsville City Cemetery, Wellsville, Utah. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Hilary Kimbro 62155@msn.com She was the heart and soul at Workshop. She always had a smile on her face and her Pepsi. She will never be forgotten, but she will be sorely missed. Janet Kirby janetkirby43@hotmail.com Sorry for your loss. I am a client at DWI. Charlotte Haderlie bugmarissa@yahoo.com I just wanted to let you all know that you are in our prayers. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great person and I will always have great memories of her. She will be missed. Love, Charlotte Alina Katainen lina-bean09@hotmail.com My thought and prayers are going out to you, Jo's family. Jo hired me at the workshop ALMOST a year ago. She was the best boss anyone could ask for! She kept everything confidential and was always there to lend a helping hand! This change has been very hard at the workshop! I loved JoEllen dearly! Laurie Burns lauriecburns@hotmail.com My husband Al and I lived next door to JoEllen and Wayne at USU in the early 80's. Our sons Lil Al and Jerry played nearly every day with Melissa and Micheal. In fact Lil Al thought he might marry Melissa when they grew up!! In those years, as newly-weds, close friends were very important and we spent many evenings at the Jones kitchen table playing games and eating ice cream. I loved JoEllen and considered her a dear and beloved friend. I was so very sad to read of her passing in the newspaper today. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much she loved her children and I learned much about being a mom as I watched her care for them every day. I know she must have LOVED being a Grandma. She was truly in her element when she was with her kids! Melissa and Micheal, (William your mom was expecting you the last time I saw her)our prayers are with you. We will be thinking of you often. Love, Al and Laurie Burns, Logan, UT Carol Melton camy2261@hotmail.com God Bless you all, and so sorry for your loss. JoEllen was an awesome person and boss. I loved her so much and I will truely miss her smile and good nature. She loved everybody at Development Workshop as we all loved her. Once again I am so sorry, may she rest in peace.... Carol Kim Rose etm@ida.net I am so sorry to hear of the passing of JoEllen. She was a customer of mine for the past few years. She was a delight and joy to be around. My sincere love and prayers are offered for your family at this time. Corey T Makizuru coreymaki@yahoo.com With deepest sympathy, my condolences to JoEllen's family and friends. On behalf of the Idaho Association of Developmental Disabilities Agencies (IADDA), I wish to express my deepest respect, high regard, and condolences to JoEllen's family and friends. JoEllen always represented Development Workshop, Inc. and herself in the highest repute in character, integrity, and professionalism. Her knowledge, competence, and perceptions are noteworthy and truly appreciated by me and other members of the Idaho Association of Developmental Disabilities Agencies. JoEllen was an instrumental and contributing asset to the IADDA, its fellow members, and the state of Idaho's developmental disabilities industry. Her dedication, self-motivation, compassion, exceptional communication and professional skills have always been noteworthy and truly appreciated. Her integrity, perseverance, and ability to assimilate incoming information enabled her to understand and accommodate any given circumstances and situations accordingly. She displayed the ability to lead by example and offered invaluable insights and perspectives to effectively manage activities and challenges. It was a pleasure to work with her ... and ... call her friend. I will truly miss her. Be well and carry on her legacy. Maureen Niland Stokes mstokes@witcoinc.net I had the pleasure of getting to know JoEllen through our membership in organizations advocating for people with developmental disabilities. I always looked forward to seeing JoEllen and catching up, she was particularly proud of her children. Her love of family was so obvious. She was an exceptional lady and she and will be greatly missed. I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. With Sympathy, Maureen Niland Stokes, Witco, Inc., Caldwell, ID Shana I'm very sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to work for her at development workshop. She was a very kind hearted person and she will be greatly missed. Jane Hymas I am so sorry about your tragic loss. Your mother was a very loving woman. Best wishes in the days and months ahead; the world is a very different place when your mommy is gone. I will pray for you. Vikki Newman I am so very sorry for your loss. JoEllen and I worked together at DWI many years ago. I loved her and counted her as one of my best friends. Her smile and love for others will always be remembered. My love, prayers, and thoughts are with you. God Bless you, Vikki Craig and Vondra DeCoria decovond@gmail.com Want you ALL to know our thoughts and prayers have been, are, and will be with you and we are sorry for your loss. We wish you the best in the coming months of working through the passing of this sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and soul mate. Much love! Kathy Jones cedarkathy@gmail.com Know of our love for all of you. This was such a beautiful tribute to your mom. I'm so glad I've known her and I miss her so very much. We wish you comfort and understanding. Much love, Uncle Brent and Aunt Kathy

Funeral Services

11 a.m. ,Thursday, July 1, 2010 Idaho Falls LDS Pioneer Ward 2020 South Charlotte Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Graveside Services

3 p.m. ,Thursday, July 1, 2010 Wellsville City Cemetery Wellsville, UT