Obituary: Jones, Evelyn Charlotte
Age 108
JONES, Evelyn Charlotte
(Age 108)
Evelyn was born into the Daniel “Floyd” and Nellie (Campbell) Jolly family on July 11, 1907, close to what is now Mansfield, WA.
Evelyn was a long-time resident of Almira, WA, where she and her husband Stanley were wheat farmers.
She moved to Brittany Park in Woodinville, WA in 2005.
Her eight birthdays as a centenarian have been grand celebrations.
On her 108th birthday, this avid sports fan thoroughly enjoyed being a celebrity at the Mariner’s game, throwing out the ceremonial ball to Felix Hernandez.
She loved being surrounded by friends and family that day and felt the thrill of the Mariner’s win.
She is survived by her daughters, Kay Vea (Les), of Kenmore, WA and Donna Cochran (Blaine), of Almira, WA.
Also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held for Evelyn at Almira Community Church, 101 South 2nd Street, Almira, WA on Sunday, March 20th at 3:00pm.
To read her full obituary, share a memory or photo of her, or express sympathy for her family, please visit her Memorial and sign her Online Guestbook at: www.acaciafuneralhome.com