We celebrate the life of our dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator and friend. Robert Earl Jones was born on October 14, 1937 in Longview, Washington, to John Allen Jones and Lavina (Schlittler) Jones.
Bob's love of music began with piano lessons in the third grade. As a student at the University of Puget Sound, Bob continued his lifelong musical pursuits as a member of the Adelphian Concert Choir. He completed his degree in education at the University of Washington in 1966.
He would go on to serve 27 years as a music teacher in the Shoreline School District, teaching at Kellogg Junior High for 11 years, and the remaining years at most of the elementary schools in the district. He taught his own 4 children at Hillwood Elementary.
Before and after his retirement in 1993, Bob would serve as choir director for several churches. In 2000, he began serving as director/pianist for the Sound Singers of Edmonds. This was a big part of his life and came to feel like another family. He was also currently serving as board president of the Edmonds Senior Center, and was a former president of the Sno-King School Retirees. He was a part of Bible Study Fellowship as well, and especially loved hearing the 300+ men's voices praising God while he accompanied them on the piano.
Bob met the love of his life, Patricia Marie Haugland, on a blind date in September of 1959. They would marry on July 21, 1962. They would raise 4 children - Jeff (Ann), Matthew, Robin Henderson, and Karen Miley (Chris). Later they would care for twin foster sons, Jason and Jeremy Scheuerman.
They thoroughly enjoyed their 7 grandchildren - Lauren, Sydney, Spencer and Cory Jones, and Max, Sonja and Finn Henderson. The families would have an annual Cousin Week together. This past summer Bob and Pat celebrated 50 years of marriage with a dinner date at the Space Needle and later a trip to the Oregon Coast that included all of their children and grandchildren.
Bob passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 13, 2013.
Memorial Service
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 2pm Saturday, March 23rd at New Life Foursquare Church in Everett.
Donation Information
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Puget Sound Kidney Center at www.pskc.net.
Rest in Peace, Papa Bear.
Dearest Pat, Robin, and family,
Remembering Bob with fondness tonight. He was so good with our students with special needs at Sunset Elementary!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Much Love,
Wendy
Pat, You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers. Bob was a wonderful man and a super Chief Proctor for the NCEES Engineering and Surveying exams. He will be missed!!
I worked at Ronald United Methodist Church as a Day Care Director and would often see Bob there (at the church) in his capacity as choir director.
As I recall, he was a dedicated choir director and well thought of. Sincere Condolences
Bob was a wonderful asset to me for all the many many years that he assisted me and the Edmonds School District with our Retirement Seminars. He provided much needed assistance to me in several capacities. He was a joy to be around and I know that I will deeply miss him.
My deepest condolences to Pat and his family.
What a beautiful portrait or a loving couple who were fortunate to share FIFTY golden years. I share the memory of your first date and I share the grief of your loss Many fond memories in between.
Rest In Peace Bob........................:)
I am sad at the loss of my nephew, but happy knowing where he is for eternity. I regret not having been a better uncle to Bob, but he knows how proud I am of him and the joy he has brought to so many. Abientot Bob....Your uncle sam
Our dearest friend. We shared many tears and much laughter. You are greatly loved and missed more than words can express. We rejoice knowing you are in the presence of the Lord and that one day we will join you singing His praisel.
My dear sweet Great Uncle Bob... I love you and know I really never got to say that much. A fond memory of mine would be all of our shared family christmas' together a few days before Christmas! Thank you for the loving times we all shared. Big hugs to you above! <3
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