Steve Jones' Obituary
Stephen P. "Steve" Jones, age 70, of Big Rapids passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 29, 1942 in Edmore, MI, the son of William P. and Ileta Mae (Johnson) Jones. Steve graduated from Remus High School in 1960 and attended both Davenport and Ferris State College. He began working in his teens with his grandpa, Fay Johnson, building houses, and then started Steve Jones Construction Co. in Big Rapids in 1965. He was currently a member of the BPO Elks #974, the Big Rapids Aerie Eagles #2535, and the Reed City Moose Lodge #705. Steve had previously been a member of the Big Rapids Lions Club and Meceola Country Club, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the camaraderie of his friends. Steve is survived by his wife Sally; two children, Stuart (Nina) Jones of Big Rapids, Audrey (John) Losey of Zeeland, five grandchildren, Karissa, Kailey and Connor Jones, and A.J. and Ryan Losey, plus one niece, Beth Pontrelli and two nephews, Curtis and Matthew Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jon Jones. Funeral services for Steve will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Big Rapids First United Methodist Church with Pastor Becky Morrison officiating. Interment will be in the Wamboldt Cemetery in Remus. Steve's family will greet friends on Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, and at the church prior to services on Thursday. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, with envelopes available at the funeral home. Read Steve's LifeStory at www.lifestorynet.com
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