John Evan Jones

The life of John (Jack) Evan Jones ended on November 27 2011. A resident of Bellevue since 1954, Jack was born on August 19, 1924, in Portland, Oregon. Jack was a B-17 gunner with the Eighth Air Force during WWII. His plane was downed over Germany, and he was incarcerated in Stalag XVIIB before liberation by American troops. He was awarded the Purple Heart and was an active member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War organization where he was particularly involved in securing benefits for fellow veterans. Jack was friendly and funny. He always had a fresh joke and clever comment. He followed his father’s career in furniture sales and management.He was enchanted by his wife, Lucille (St. Laurent), they married in August 1946. Jack is survived by Lucille and children, John Jones (wife Susan), Robert Jones (wife Larri), Carole Liddle (husband Craig); grandchildren Sharon Jones, Brenna and Evan Liddle, and Brett Menear. He was very proud of the professional and social contributions of each family member. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the Mike Weatherly Fund (VA Puget Sound Health Care System—A 112 BRC, Tacoma, Washington 98493-5000), which assists veterans at the Blind Rehab Center at American Lake. A mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellevue at 11:00 on December 10.