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Elmer Franklin Jones Jr.

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Birth	:	26 Aug 1931 Benson County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	16 Dec 2016 Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	West Minnewaukan Lutheran Free Church Cemetery, Benson County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.0215200, -99.4152970
Description	:	Elmer Franklin Jones Jr., 85, of Maddock, ND passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Zion Lutheran Brethren Church in Maddock, ND with Pastor Luther “Lu” Mathison officiating. Visitation will begin two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at the West Minnewaukan Free Lutheran Cemetery in Minnewaukan, ND in the spring. Casket Bearers will be Brad Odden, Danny Odden, Kenny Odden, Roger Odden, Jerry Odden, Donny Odden, Curtis Odden, Ricky... Read More	Elmer Franklin Jones Jr., 85, of Maddock, ND passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Zion Lutheran Brethren Church in Maddock, ND with Pastor Luther “Lu” Mathison officiating. Visitation will begin two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at the West Minnewaukan Free Lutheran Cemetery in Minnewaukan, ND in the spring. Casket Bearers will be Brad Odden, Danny Odden, Kenny Odden, Roger Odden, Jerry Odden, Donny Odden, Curtis Odden, Ricky Odden, Paul Odden Jr., Palmer Odden Jr. and Emil Kraft. Elmer Franklin Jones Jr. was born August 26, 1931, the sixth child born to Elmer F. Sr. and Betsy (Soggie) Jones on the family farm in Aurora Township. He attended township schools and attended high school in Erie, ND, while he worked on his uncle’s farm. In 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Elmer was sent to Korea in 1954, the Philippine Islands in 1958 and Viet Nam in 1966. He served the air force in bases in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Montana, Puerto Rico and retired from Minot AFB in July 1972 after 20 years of service. Elmer married Constance Stewart from Harrisville, MI in 1956. Connie passed away in June 1961. Three children were born to this union: Brenda, Randall and Mark. Elmer married Barbara Vang on October 20, 1962. Four children were born to this union: Elliot, Elaine, Edward and Jason. After retiring from the service, Elmer and his family lived one year in Peoria, AZ and West Fargo, ND, where he attended Hanson’s Mechanical School in Fargo, ND. In 1974, the family settled in Maddock where Elmer worked at Summers Manufacturing and then the Great Plains Lumber Yard until its closure. Elmer enjoyed time spent with family, mowing his lawn, tending to the garden, driving his Mazda and his dog, Mocha. Elmer is survived by his children, Brenda (Harold) Fossen of Maddock, ND, Randy (Tammie) Jones of Klamath Falls, OR, Mark Jones (Rebecca Eback) of Devils Lake, ND, Elliot (Ann) Jones of Maddock, ND, Elaine Jones (Tony Delorme) of Maddock, ND, Edward Jones of Commerce City, CO and Jason (Mary) Jones of Maddock, ND; 13 grandchildren, Kelly, Bryan, Patricia, Khristina, Alex, Rhiannon, Alyssa, Kendra, Erika, Colton, Paige, Maya and Tucker; 4 step grandchildren, Tyler, Quentin, Spencer, Maddy; 8 great-grandchildren, Zach, Ashton, Eli, Leah, Marcus, Katrina, Cathrine and Laney; sister, Donna Fillner of Madison, WI; many nieces and nephews; special niece, Wynell Kraft. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer F. Sr. and Betsy (Soggie) Jones; first wife, Constance (Stewart) Jones, infant daughter, Cindy Lou; siblings, Francis (Evelyn) Jones, Russell Jones, Dalen (Marion) Jones, Lennis Jones, Freeman Jones, Fern (Palmer) Odden, Eunice (Lars) Swenson, Carol (Norlin) Solberg and Shirley (Wayne) Rolle.

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Where is Elmer Franklin Jones Jr.'s memorial?
Elmer Franklin Jones Jr.'s memorial is located at: West Minnewaukan Lutheran Free Church Cemetery, Benson County, USA.
When did Elmer Franklin Jones Jr. death?
Elmer Franklin Jones Jr. death on 16 Dec 2016 in Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elmer Franklin Jones Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 48.0215200
Longitude: -99.4152970

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer Franklin Jones Sr.

(1893 - 1974)

Betsy Sogge Jones

(1898 - 1970)

Spouse

Siblings

(1920 - 1981)

(1922 - 1991)

(1924 - 2012)

(1929 - 1998)

(1934 - 1964)

(1939 - 2001)

Children

Cindy Lou Jones

(1965 - 1965)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Minnewaukan Lutheran Free Church Cemetery
Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0215200, -99.4152970

2. Greenwood Cemetery
Maddock, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9766998, -99.4477997

3. Saint Olaf Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.0753330, -99.4548730

4. Stony Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9911530, -99.3105050

5. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.0476340, -99.5249100

6. Flora Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9411011, -99.4261017

7. Free Church Cemetery
Minnewaukan, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0497017, -99.2750015

8. Saint Peter Cemetery
Minnewaukan, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0639000, -99.2696991

9. Trinity Free Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.0656773, -99.2706352

10. North Viking Cemetery
Maddock, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9488983, -99.5318985

11. Saint James Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.0663564, -99.2706200

12. Minnewaukan Cemetery
Minnewaukan, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0671997, -99.2711029

13. Zion Cemetery
Maddock, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9646988, -99.5532990

14. Clearview Cemetery
Maddock, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9306050, -99.5358240

15. Antelope Valley Cemetery
Oberon, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9050910, -99.2918370

16. Vasa Lutheran Cemetery
Esmond, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0796920, -99.6164170

17. Our Saviour Lutheran Church Cemetery
Harlow, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1702995, -99.5025024

18. Brinsmade Lutheran Cemetery
Brinsmade, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1796989, -99.3394012

19. Hesper Cemetery
Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9963989, -99.6624985

20. Viking Cemetery
Maddock, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8603180, -99.4898920

21. Fron Cemetery
Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9183630, -99.6186540

22. Hillside Cemetery
Oberon, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9277992, -99.2011032

23. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Brinsmade, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1879060, -99.3189280

24. Fairview Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery
Maddock, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9088670, -99.6418980