Myrtle V. Jones

Myrtle V. Jones, 102, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab with her family by her side, where she had been a resident since October 2017. She was born September 25, 1920, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Simon and Florence (Markosen) Lidbeck. A graduate of Edward G. Kingsford High School in 1938, Myrtle was a lifetime resident of the area. Myrtle married Wallas Jones on September 28, 1940, in Iron Mountain. They were married for 72 years prior to Wallas preceding her in death on May 1, 2013. Myrtle grew up on the Valley Brook Dairy farm in Aurora and worked on the family farm and assisted her father with door to door milk deliveries throughout the local area. Together Myrtle and Wallas bought a 40 acre farm on Kimberly Road in Breitung Township where they operated a small dairy and chicken farm and also grew beans for the Norway Canning factory. Myrtle worked as a domestic worker, cleaning homes for several families and businesses in Iron Mountain. Myrtle was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford where she taught Sunday School for many years. At the time of her death, Myrtle was the longest and oldest member of First Presbyterian. Myrtle is survived by her children, Vance (Ann) Jones of Iron Mountain, Diane (Robert) Leflar of Sault Ste Marie, and Judy (Chuck) Jennings of Iron Mountain; one sister, Gail Ford of Bellingham, Washington; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Myrtle was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys (Jerry) Kinnee; three brothers, Curtis (Gloria) Lideck, Warren (Ethel) Lidbeck, Duane (Janet) Lidbeck; a grandson, Darwin; and daughter-in-law, Betty Jones. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 10:00am until 11:00am at First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. A Memorial service will follow at 11:00am at the church with Rev. Michael March officiating. A burial will take place in Quinnesec Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Freeman Nursing & Rehab for their compassionate care. Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Myrtle Jones online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Myrtle V. Jones

September 25, 1920 - May 18, 2023