ELINOR IRENE JONES

November 2, 1934 - October 26, 2018

Elinor Irene Jones, age 83, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, October 26 at home with her family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1934, to the late Harry and Lucile Vaughn. Elinor married Duane A. Jones on September 19, 1953. He preceded her in death on October 8, 2007. Until the time of her retirement Elinor was employed in the accounting department at EAA. Elinor loved to quilt, read, cook, and play cards and dominos. She also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, especially during the holidays and around the camp fires. The knowledge, wisdom, and family stories she shared throughout the years are cherished gifts that will be remembered and passed down for generations to come. Elinor is survived by her five children: Jeffrey (Cynthia) Jones of Manitowoc; Cindy Olson of Seaside, OR; Owen (Kimberly) Jones of Oshkosh; Wynn (Cheri) Jones of Oshkosh; and Andy (Lynn) Jones of Oshkosh; eight grandchildren and three step-grandchildren: Bruce (Ashley) Olson, Seaside, OR; Jason (Cecilia) Olson, Seaside, OR; Tamara Jones, Oshkosh; Brent Jones, Oshkosh; Megan Jones, Oshkosh; Daniel Jones, San Diego, CA; Cameron Jones, Larsen; Elizabeth Jones, Fond du Lac; Jacob Nachtrab, Oshkosh; Brooke Nachtrab, Oshkosh; Sierra (Mark) Mueller, Neenah; five great-grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren; two sisters Mary (Marlo) Buchholtz, Westfield; Nancy Burns, Stevens Point; and many other nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Charlotte, her brothers: Harry, Peter, and Robert; brothers-in-law Daniel Burns, Kermit Jones, Winston Jones, William Jones; and son-in-law Richard Olson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m. at the (865 South Westhaven Drive) Fiss and Bills – Poklasny Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Zoar Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of services. The family would like to thank the staff members from the Waterford, Hartland Hospice and Ascension Mercy Medical for all their kind care and support.