Douglas George Jones

Douglas George Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on September 10, 2025. He was born on November 26, 1942, in Coalville, Utah, to Bernard Wright Jones and Ina Robison Jones.

With his endless charm and the familiar twinkle in his eyes, Doug had a gift for making friends wherever he went. He had a way of captivating those around him, drawing people in with his warmth, wit, and genuine interest in others.

Doug’s life was one of hard work, deep curiosity, and a love for the outdoors. He took great pride in his career and the things he created with his own hands. Doug loved raising and riding horses. He found peace in fishing, hunting, and spending time in the mountains and rivers of the West. He was a lifelong reader with a sharp mind, endlessly fascinated by the wider world and the stories it held. Whether working or wandering, his heart was always at home under the open sky.

The family wishes to thank the many friends and neighbors who supported Doug in his final months. Your kindness and presence brought great comfort to him and to his family, and will never be forgotten.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20, at 10:00 a.m. at the Henefer Cemetery.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Ina, and his brothers Gale and Dennis and stepson Gene. He is survived by his wife Sharon Jones; children Michelle Dooley, Stephanie Mecham, Kimberly Ann Page, Anthony Douglas Jones, and Audrey Lee Jones; grandchildren Zachary Brent Mecham, Alisha Michelle Mecham, Jack Fitzgerald Dooley, Austin McNeely, Alec Mitchell Ehman Mecham, Keven Douglas Dooley, Katharine Elisabeth Dooley, and Tomas Riley Langholtz; siblings Terry Jones, Bonnie Erickson, and Linda Smith; stepchildren Bernadette Walters, Chris Abeyta, Crystalina Hopkins and Justin King; grandchildren Jordan Walters, Andrew Walters, Benjamin Walters, Garrett Walters, Neleh Walters, Sydney Truesdell, Brenae Abeyta, C.J. Abeyta, Jose Abeyta, Anai Abeyta, Andrew Abeyta, Chance Hanson and many extended family members and friends who loved him dearly.