Fern Ilene Forbes Jones Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Fern Ilene Forbes Jones

January 26, 1930 - April 20, 2021

Obituary For Fern Ilene Forbes Jones

Fern Ilene Jones, resident of Hythe, AB, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Beaverlodge, AB, at the age of 91 years.

Fern was born in Hythe in 1930 and was raised on the family farm. Her nickname was “Spitfire.”

She married Roger Jones on November 8, 1948. They had a dairy farm and grain farm. Fern and Roger had four sons: Rick, Lynn, Neil, and Harley. She and Roger were partners on the farm.

She enjoyed flowers, gardening, knitting, playing piano, loved cats, enjoyed ceramics, volunteered a lot, and treasured family gatherings at her house.

Fern will be sadly missed by her children: Rick (Muriel), Lynn (Marilyn), Neil (Roxy), and Harley (Cathie); grandchildren: Linda Giebelhaus, Jennifer (Travis) Jassman, Murray (Heather) Jones, Erin (David) Donavan, Tina (Todd) Senenko, and Rod (Alison) Sudnik; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Roger Jones; parents Harold and Maitland Forbes; and sister Alice Bratt.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 10:00am. A livestream will be available on Fern’s obituary on Oliver’s website.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hythe and District Pioneer Home Foundation (Box 388, Hythe, AB, T0H 2C0).

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June 24, 2021

Omlid Dorothea

My sympathy to Fernâ??s family, she had a very good, productive life, enjoy the memories.
June 24, 2021

Westervelt Lynda & Bill

Dear Marilyn and Lynn and family, as well as to Lynn's brothers and their families, Please accept our condolences in the passing of Mrs. Jones. Draw strength from the fond memories and from each other. May you be granted the strength you need in a difficult time. It's never an easy thing to lose a parent, no matter that she was over 90 years old.....the 'empty chair' will be there to remind you and at those times you will remember and reflect on her life and the memories you made with her....each one will have different precious memories. Hugs and Love to you all. Lynda and Bill Westerelt
June 24, 2021

Lowen Frank and Trudi

Sorry to hear of your Moms passing Our loss is heavenâ??s gain She was definitely a person that went above and beyond, not only for her family but for us all Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families Frank and Trudi Lowen
June 24, 2021

Klaver Carrie

Harley and Cathie ,roxy and Neil , and families , my most sincere condolences ,thoughts and prayers for all Of you . ♥️ Fern was one of the kindest and most caring and most wonderful ladies I ever had the privilege to know . The world was a better place with her in it. She will be missed by so many .
June 24, 2021

Robinson Betty

RIP sweet Fern Beautiful service thinking of all the family today that had to say good bye my heart is with you all
June 24, 2021

Nordhagen Ann

Sending Fern's family our sincere condolences. Such a sweet and friendly lady who will be missed. Enjoy the memories. Jim and Ann Nordhagen and family

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