Charlotte Jones

Charlotte Jones, age 91, of Island City, died Tuesday at her home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 26, 2007 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street, at 2:00 p.m. Private interment will be held at the Grandview Cemetery.

Mrs. Jones was born on August 17, 1916, the daughter of Clyde and Julia (Knapp) Leonard in Kent, Ohio. Since 1930, La Grande has been her home base and she worked as a registered nurse and an officer with the Salvation Army in various places. After her marriage to Wesley Jones in 1951 she worked for Grande Ronde Hospital for many years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1981.

Mrs. Jones was a member of the New Life Center and as illness came into her life the members of the church were gracious enough to see that she was taken care of, even in taking her to doctor's appointments in Portland. She loved to crochet, making everything from blankets to clothing and was an avid reader. She enjoyed making bread and candy and doing embroidery work. She was a quiet person who never complained.

Survivors include her niece, Anna Carol Keele of Milwaukie, Oregon; twin nephews, Jay Leonard of Elgin and Joe Leonard of La Grande, nephew, Dennis Winn of La Grande; niece, Charlene Snider of Island City; good friends, Rev. & Mrs. Denny of Pendleton; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clyde Arthur Leonard, sister, Cora Belle Winn and 13 year old nephew, Duane Winn. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Salvation Army.