Marjorie Ann Jones
RONAN — Marjorie Ann Jones passed away on Sunday Dec. 11, 2011, surrounded by her daughters at St. Luke’s Hospital. Her health had recently failed and eventually she succumbed to congestive heart failure.
Marjorie, and her twin sister Myrtle were born in St. Ignatius on March 15, 1933. She was one of 14 children born to William Herbert Noel and Laura Cecelia Glover. Her surviving siblings include Barbara Ross, Gerald Noel (Mae) and Patsy Anderson (Larry). She was 78 years young when she passed. Her memory and quick wit surprised many of her family and friends.
During Marjorie’s younger years she worked at Eddie’s Drug and the Ranch Supper Club, in Polson. She did not drive but was often seen walking from jobs, to home, and back. She frequently worked two jobs at the same time providing for her family. Marjorie was working at Eddie’s Drug when she met Wesley Jones and she retired from retail and became a full time homemaker caring for children and grandchildren at the family home. Marjorie was an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Marjorie had several loves in her life including Wesley Lowell Jones, who preceded her in death after 37 years of marriage. She was also married to Richard “Dick” Wall and Arthur “Bud” Roat.
Marge was a frequent sight at local casinos while Wes waited for her in the car or lobby. They loved spending time together going to rummage sales, going for scenic drives, pow wows and going to the lake.
Marjorie had four daughters: Jeanne Christopher of Ronan, Teresa Wall-McDonald (Thomas) of Ronan, Julie Johnson (Brian) of Red Bluff, Calif. and Jody Jones of Polson. She is survived by four daughters, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, including one great-grandchild on the way.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to share stories and memories about Marjorie on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Those who truly knew Marjorie and her love of cooking are invited to come and enjoy a piece of pie and coffee. Cremation has taken place per Marjorie’s wishes.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at: www.groganfuneralhome.com
The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Marjorie’s family.
