Nancy Jones Obituary

JONES, NANCY TAYLOR April 10, 1921 to April 4, 2005 Nancy T. Jones, 83, of San Diego died peacefully Monday morning with her family at her bedside. Nancy was born in Salt Lake City, UT, the 4th of 8 children. She attended the University of Utah, earning her B.S. in Education and M.A. in Child Psychology. She completed 3 years of Graduate School at the University of Washington studying Child Psychology. Nancy was recommended for a Commission as 3rd Officer in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in which she served 3 years. In 1947 Nancy married Earl Jones. They later moved to San Diego to raise their 3 children Christopher, Candace and Dana. Nancy's family was her priority, and she was always an active participant in her children's growth and education, from Girl Scouts to PTA. Nancy was very active in her community, including Delta Gamma, Panhellenic, and Point Loma Assembly to name a few. In the late 60s Nancy began to study Robert's Rules of Order, with the goal to become a Registered Parliamentarian. She was a great success, holding several offices, serving countless conventions and teaching many workshops. Nancy will be missed more than words can say by her numerous friends and loving family. Nancy is predeceased by her husband Earl Jones; survived by her brother Samuel E. Taylor and wife Betty of N.C.; her children Chris, Candace and Dana Jones; her "almost-daughter" Kathy Bernardy; grandchildren Christopher Jones, Susan Laube and husband Glen; Jason, Justin and Jeremy Lenane; great-granddaughter Lucy Laube of Ca.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m. in the Point Loma Assembly building located at 3035 Talbot St. San Diego. A celebration of Nancy's life will follow immediately. Parking and shuttle service available at Cabrillo Elementary School at 3120 Talbot St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to San Diego Center For The Blind at 5922 El Cajon Blvd. SD, Ca 92115-3816. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com