Luther Jones

LUKE JONES IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Luther Handley Jones, 83, of Idaho Falls, died March 19, 2008, at Syringa House. He was born February 21, 1925, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Luther Harrison Jones and Ruby Margaret Potter Jones. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. He was a First Lieutenant in the U. S. Army Air Corp and served as a Navigator on a B-24 crew during World War II. Later, he attended Idaho State College, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in math and physics. On February 4, 1946, he married Dorothea Claire Cook in Idaho Falls. He worked at the Idaho National Laboratory as a Nuclear Engineer. He received his Professional Engineers (P.E.) License in Chemical Engineering. He also was a member of Toastmasters and the Idaho Falls Woodcarvers Association. Luke enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodcarving. Survivors include: Wife: Dorothea Jones, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Carolyn Lee (Joe) Alvarez, Knoxville, TN Son: Luther H. (Linda) Jones, Boise, ID Son: K. C. (Chris) Jones, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Douglas Wade Jones, Colorado Springs, CO Daughter: Patricia Louise Lenon, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Reese Darren (Laura) Jones, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Ruby Miller, Brewster, WA Sister: Ann Price, Mt. Pleasant, IA Sister: Jane Arnold, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Hazel Meyers, Boise, ID 19 Grandchildren & 6 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy and Shirley; and a brother, Donald. A Gathering for family and friends will be held from 6-7 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. The family requests donations be made to the Idaho Falls Education Foundation, Field of Dreams, 690 John Adams Parkway, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Billy Chapman bibilly_eileen_chapman@yahoo.com We are sorry and heart broken that we cannot join you for the funeral. Things in Pennsylvania is hectic at present. Our church is praying for you during this time of suffering the loss. God Bless You All, Billy & Eileen Chapman Margaret Summitt (Shirley) daughter Wishing you comfort in your time of loss. I have so many great memories of Luke. Even my oldest son remebers going to the basketball games with His great Uncle, Luke. He lived a good life and accomplished so much. God has taken him to his heart in this Easter season. Colleen Scheid neelloc@cableone.com Dear Dorothea and family ~ I was so sorry to read about Luke's death and just want you to know how much I care. He was such a gentleman and was always so nice to me. You, Dorothea, were a wonderful wife to him. I am leaving in the morning early (Sunday) to go with my four sisters to South Carolina to visit with my fifth sister, Janet, for a week, so I will not be with you Monday night. I will be thinking about you and sharing in your sorrow. Take good care and I will be in touch with you when I return. Love, Colleen Calvin Leavitt leavcal@hotmail.com Dorothea Jones and family, I worked with and for Luke at the site and in Jelco in Salt Lake and he was always a friend. He was the best boss I had and he made you feel you were ok and you could talk to him on anything. I will miss him and send to you my best wishes. Cal Leavitt, Blackfoot Robb Sanborn bear2bare@gmail.com Uncle Luke was an inspiration to me. He demonstrated how you could be a real man with peace, and calm. He had presence and spoke words that were worth hearing. Throughout my life I heard how he helped others in his family. I will miss his wise, calm presence when I visit the west. I am sorry that I cannot personally deliver condolences but health issues prevent me from traveling at this time. Doro and family, I was so saddened to hear of Luke's passing. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jan Hill Marilyn Brower May I read of the passing of your father and wanted to express my sympathy to your family. Your father left a legacy of the love of education and learning for his children. My sincere condolences.