Ruth J. Jones

Ruth J Jones beloved Boynton Pioneer passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2015. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 19, 1923 to Joseph and Marie Jetzne. Although she, along with other notable relatives, got sand in her shoes and moved to Florida in 1942, she never forgot her Michigan roots and family. Ruth married Thomas Mason Jones, of the Jones Hotel Family, in 1946 and forever became a part of Boynton history. Many remember her for her years of service and helping start Bud’s Take-Out, or as the Avon Lady for 40+ years training and helping others succeed. She loved returning to her home of 62 years, The Ruth Jones Cottage, while it was the Little House. Ruthie is survived by her son, Thomas Mason Jones, and daughters, Janice Heine (Joe), Emilie Little, Michele Jones, and daughter-n-law, Susan Jones. Grandchildren: Michael Jones, Krista Tower (Joel), Cassidy Jones, Rachel Mohlman Shidaker, Keith Jones Jr, Laura Jones and 2 great grandchildren; Riley Shidaker and Emma Tower. She is preceded in death by her son, Keith Jones and 2 grandchildren, Colby Jones and Carly Jones. She is remembered by other countless family and friends. Visitation will be Monday, August 31, 2015 from 5-8 pm at Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, corner of US Hwy. #1 & NE 15th Ave., Boynton Beach. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 11:00AM at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 211 Trinity Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 with Reception following.