Arlene Donna Jones

Arlene (Gonser) Jones was born October 3, 1932, in Longview, WA, to parents Ralph and Marion (Kellmer) Gonser, the 6th of 8 children. She passed away in Battle Ground, WA, at her daughter Cindy’s house on August 29, 2024, at the age of 91. Arlene’s family moved from Longview, WA, to Sandy Bend, WA, when she was about 9 years old. She graduated from Castle Rock High School in 1951.

On May 28, 1955, Arlene married James Everett Jones, and they had four children. They were married 62 years before he passed away in 2018. Arlene worked for Pacific NW Bell Company from 1951-1968 as a Telephone Switchboard Operator in various locations (Longview, WA; Eugene, Or; Portland, Or; and Tillamook, OR).

Following Jim's graduation from dental school they moved to Tillamook in 1965 to open up a dental office. Over the years she stepped into many roles at the dental office – office manager, billing, accounts receivable and dental assistant. Solid work ethic, respectful, dedicated, loving, sense of humor, infectious laugh, feisty and ready to have fun would all perfectly describe her. She loved spending time with family, at the casino playing Bingo or slots, watching sports, working in her yard, crafting, quilting and loved to help take care of people. 

Arlene is survived by family members: Children – Cindy (Don) Gardner; Linda (Rick) Kjemperud; James E. Jones; and Gregory R. Jones. Grandchildren – Bryan (Rheann) Gardner; Lisa (Danny) West; Eric (Sophia) Gardner; Taunya Blanchard; Stacey (Mike) Mason; and Kevin Jones. Great grandchildren – Hudson and Sawyer West, Beckett and Leighton Gardner, Kaylie and Cody Blanchard, Carter and Cohen Mason. Sister – Marilyn (Lew) Barker, Sister in law – Hazel Potts and many nieces and nephews.

Arlene is preceded in death by her husband Dr. James E. Jones; father Ralph Gonser; mother Marion Gonser; siblings Jewel Gonser, Lyle Gonser, Dean Gonser, twin sister Darlene Rockwood, Virginia Tayler and Gwen Taylor. 

Private family services will be held.