Allen R. Jones

Teasdale, Utah - Allen R. Jones our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on May 14, 2024, in Hyrum, Utah.

Dad was born June 19, 1932, to Isaac Rulon Jones and Rebecca May Allen Jones of Torrey, Utah. He joined 5 sisters before him and 6 sisters after him, with 3 brothers at the end. His early life was filled with farm work from dusk to dawn. He gained a lifelong love for farming, all while planting his roots deep within Wayne County.

Dad graduated from Wayne High School Class of 1950. After High School he worked on many local farms including Guy Coomb's and Lawrence Durfey's ranches. He also worked with his brother-in-laws; Victor Ostberg, Kyle Brinkerhoff, Glenn DeLeeuw and Dewey Woolsey.

Allen fell head over hills for LaWana Durfey the first time he saw her on her dad's sheep wagon rolling through Torrey. After high school they courted and were later sealed in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple on March 26, 1952. They have spent 72 years together side by side.

Together they have 5 children: Jeneal (Don) Burrell, Ronney Allen Jones, Randy Steven Jones, Valgene D. Jones, and Jeannette (Neil) Hamilton, 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and

2 great-great-grandchildren.

In 1953 they moved from Wayne County to a small basement apartment on the SLC Avenues. Dad worked for Standard Oil for 10 years while continuing his education in the Automotive Repair Industry. He took a second part time job as a carpenter and builder, then third part time work for his first Auto repair shop, which he and mom later bought in 1963, opening “'Allen's Automotive Repair ' In 1973 they expanded their company into a Tire Service and Automotive Repair Center featuring: auto body and fender repair services, radiator repair services and a complete automotive parts department. Dad and mom were well known and respected in the Tire and Automotive Industry.

Dad never stopped farming. We all learned to appreciate this way of life and respected the lessons we learned from dad and mom. Farm life was not easy; “To Gain you Must Lose”. This was the toughest lesson of all. Dad and Mom taught us the value of hard work, and the importance of family.

Dad was a member of the Utah National Guard, the South Jordan planning and zoning Commission, the Granger Chamber of Commerce, and the United Chamber of Commerce. A horseman from his early years he became a member of the Magna Mount Riders and the Utah Pleasure Riders and the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Posse; where he served as 1st Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant and then two terms as Captain.

When Dad had the opportunity to retire dad and mom decided to return to just the place, Bicknell, Utah, “You can take the man out of Wayne County, but you can never take Wayne County out of the man.”

After returning Home he was called to serve as the Thurber Ward Bishop from 1992 to 1997, a calling in which he not only enjoyed but cherished. Dad said, “Those were the best years of service to the Lord”. He had a very special place in his heart for the members of Thurber Ward, the Loa Utah Stake. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a strong testimony of Service and the Plan of Salvation.

Dad enjoyed the political arena as well; in the year 2000 dad was appointed to serve as a Wayne County Commissioner, he was then re-elected in November of 2002 to serve a second term, which he served until 2006. Dad loved his community, those he served with and those who made a difference in the community. One of his most important accomplishments was to be a part of forming, planning and the building of the Wayne County Community Center in Bicknell, Utah. The WCCC opened in 2006 and is being enjoyed by the community today.

Dad served 6 years on the Six County AOG Board and was presented with the prestigious Governor’s Silver Bowl award for his outstanding service on behalf of the Wayne County Community.

In 2008, after a series of Illnesses dad reluctantly sold the farm in the Bicknell Bottoms. He and mom moved to Teasdale, Utah where the sunrises and sunsets are spectacular. They enjoyed all their friends, neighbors, and their Torrey Ward members.

Dad is survived by his loving wife, LaWana; who will join him soon;  his 5 children; 3 sisters: Iris, Marietta, Rula. 2 Brothers Stanley, Gary; 1 Brother-in-law, 1 Sister-in-law; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Dad was preceded in death by his parents; a great grandson, Carson Lawrence Hamilton; sisters; Juneve, Audrey, Remola, Colleen, Carrie, Gladys, Lydia, Verna; brother, Robert Newell Jones, 10 Brother-in-laws and 2 sister-in-laws.

Dad you are finally Home again, mom will be there soon. Thanks for being moms eternal companion and our Father and Grandfather.

We as a family would like to thank our family members for all the help, care and devotion they have rendered to our dad and grandpa. To all the staff, special aids and nurses who helped care for Dad at Blacksmith Fork Assisted Living Center, White Pine Funeral Home and Springer Turner Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday June 1, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in the Torrey LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

Live streaming of the services can be found at: www.springerturner.com under Allen’s obituary about 15 minutes prior to starting time.

Burial will be in the Bicknell Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

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