Stanley Gordon Jones

Stanley Gordon Jones, 89, passed away the morning of November 17, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Constance Margaret, his daughter, Dr. and Professor Marion Elizabeth Jones and her husband Ray Van Nes as well as his brother Norman and sister-in-law Rene Jones. “Uncle Gordon” also leaves behind his nieces and nephews Steven Jones, Diane Beauchamp, Mark and Greg Jones, Catherine O’Keefe and Cody Johnston as well as an impressive coterie of grand nieces and nephews who are splendid achievers. He was predeceased by his parents Rosalie and Stanley Jones and his brother Geoffrey.

Stanley served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War where he gained his initial science education and subsequently repaired the then highly secret radar systems of war ships guarding convoys on the Atlantic. Before his period in the navy he had served at flight training schools in Lethbridge and High River.

After the war and his years at university, he began a long career as a research electronics engineer at the National Research Council in Ottawa. Initially his work assignments were related to projects for the Canadian military. Subsequently his assignments took him all over North America. For example he was part of the team firing rockets in the high- out- there to learn more about its characteristics. He was also part of the team engaged in the development of the radio telescope erected in Olgonquin Park, Ontario. He played a role in developing the program for funding the creation of computer centres in Canadian universities. He also served on committees working to move the results of engineering research into the hands of companies looking to expand the sophistication of their products and services.

Stanley supported a number of charities. He has also endowed a graduate scholarship in Engineering at the University of Alberta. His family has lost a generous, gentle giant who had a warm heart.

There will be no formal service held.