Ronnie J. Jones. 62

Ronnie J. Jones, 62, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at his home in Kalispell. Ronnie was born on Jan. 3, 1948, in Anaconda, to George and Lucille (Burdy) Jones. Ronnie spent his childhood in Idaho and Washington. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965. He served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1969, where he received a Purple Heart, and was honorably discharged in 1969. He then moved to Missoula and began logging throughout western Montana. In 1985, while logging in the Flathead, he met Linda Phillips. They were married on Oct. 4, 1986, in Kalispell. Ronnie continued logging until his retirement in 1993. He was a longtime member of the NRA and VFW clubs, and a generous supporter of the St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, among others. Ronnie enjoyed helping people, hunting, fly fishing, camping and doing anything outdoors. He was well-versed in politics and enjoyed reading, playing cribbage, feeding the critters in his yard, and tinkering in his garage. He loved hot rods and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Linda, at the couple s home in Kalispell; son, Scott, and two grandchildren, John and Morgan, of Kalispell; and numerous friends and acquaintances. He will be missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Ronnie s life will be held at the family home later this summer. The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to Home Options Hospice at 175 Commons Loop, Ste. 100, Kalispell, MT 59901. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Ronnie s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Ronnie s tribute wall.