Obituary of M. Dean Jones

M. Dean Jones, age 94 of the Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City, most recently of North Liberty died at Oaknoll Monday, July 12, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2004, at the First Christian Church in Coralville with Dr. John W. McKinstry officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 4 to 6p.m. Friday at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Memorial donations may be made in Dean’s memory to First Christian Church or Oaknoll Retirement Residence. Online condolences may be sent for Dean’s family through our website @www.gayandciha.com. Dean Jones was born October 12, 1909, in Coralville, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Iowa (Koser) Jones. He graduated from University High School in Iowa City in 1928, and attended the State University of Iowa. He married Ellen Thompson Jones August 28, 1951 in Iowa City. Dean owned and operated service stations and an oil distributorship in Coralville and Iowa City for many years, retiring in 1967. He then along with partners built the Highlander Supper Club, and later the motel. Following this, he built Quail Creek Golf Course and Quail Creek Condominiums in North Liberty. Dean had a passion for living; he was active in numerous civic organizations and projects. Another passion was the Iowa Hawkeyes, such an avid fan and supporter. His family includes his wife, Ellen; sons, Charles and his wife, Bev Jones of Bloomington, MN, and Jerry Jones of North Liberty; daughter-in-law, Lisa Jones of North Liberty; grandchildren, Jay Jones, Jon Jones, Jeff Jones, Tiffany Quintana, and Scott Van Oss; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Crystal and Spencer; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Michael Dean Jones, and five brothers and sisters.