Doug O. Jones

Our father and brother, Doug Jones, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home in Bicknell, Utah. He died as he lived, by his own terms. Born on June 8, 1954 in Richfield, Utah, Doug was the youngest child of Ted and Romola Jones. Doug always marched to the beat of his own drum. He sluffed his first day of kindergarten to go on a lizard hunting expedition with his cousin, Stephen Ellett. In childhood, he loved his black lab, Blue, and climbing the hills around Bicknell in his homemade dune buggy. He graduated from Wayne High School Class of 1972 and immediately began a career in mechanics as a Lake Powell boat mechanic. He showed an early talent for mechanical aptitude. His grandmother, Izetta Allred, would delight in bringing him broken alarm clocks. She would watch with amusement as he would tear them apart, repair, and put them back together again with ease. He worked for several companies through the years specializing in heavy duty equipment eventually retiring from Komatsu Equipment Company in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doug was admired by his employers, customers, and peers as an exemplary mechanic, having a reputation for diagnosing problems and resolving them quickly and efficiently. Doug was married to Patricia Ramsey on February 13, 1971. They became the parents of two sons, Jason and Brandon. They later divorced in 1991. He then married his second wife, Shaunna Raymond in December 1991. Shaunna passed away on January 6, 2012. Doug’s children have fond memories of hunting, shooting and working on cars with their dad. He will be mourned by many, but his family’s wish is that you will join them in celebrating his time on earth. Doug is survived by sons Jason (Jennifer), Brandon (Susie) granddaughter Rachel, sister Debbie (Ken) and brother John (Dawna) He is preceded in death by his wife, Shaunna, and parents, Ted and Romola. Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please be kind to one another. Be present and patient in each other’s life journeys. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255.