Gilbert Leroy Jones

Gilbert Leroy Jones, age 83, of LaBelle, died Wednesday, December 25, 2002, at his home in LaBelle. Gilbert was born September 7, 1919, at Ucon, Idaho a son of Percy J. Jones and Nola Belle Foglesong Jones. He served in the United States Army during World War II, in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Bronze Star, the Philippine Liberation with Bronze Star and the Distinguished Unit Badge. Gilbert married Evelyn Mae Kronberg April 5, 1947 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He worked for the United States Government as a Civil Servant Contracts Administrator. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and held the office of Elder. He was a little league coach for many years. He liked to fish, hunt and back-pack. Survivors include: Wife Evelyn Mae Jones of LaBelle, Idaho 2 daughters Janice (Clyde) Burnside of Rigby, Idaho Kathy Lou (Rick) Weimer of Idaho Falls, Idaho 4 sons Lloyd Jones of Rigby, Idaho Keith (Robin) Jones of Des Moines, Washington Kent Jones of Federal Way, Washington Kraig Jones of Rigby, Idaho 1 sister Vaunda Beth (Jack) Fisher of Taylor, Idaho 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister, a daughter-in-law, a granddaughter and a grandson. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 30, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. in the Eckersell Memorial Chapel (101 West Main Street Rigby, Idaho) with Bishop James Bazil officiating. The family will visit with friends at the Funeral Home on Sunday Evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and again on Monday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Rigby Pioneer