Naomi Simpson Jones

Naomi Simpson Jones died March 22 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Don and Linda Knudsen. She was born to the late Albert and Elizabeth Simpson in Washington, Iowa, in 1917. She is predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Stanley Jones; her daughter, Judith Jones Nugaris; and her son, James Aston. She is survived by daughters, Linda (Don) Knudsen of Loveland, CO; Jackie (John) Shields of Nashville, TN; Jean Jones of Grand Junction, CO; Darlene Darnall of Clarkston, WA; sons, Samuel (Bobbie) of Summitt, AR; Sam (Ronna) of Sugar Grove, IL; Carl (Karen) of Yelleville, AR; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Aston of Louisville, KY. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Naomi and Stan lived in Iowa and Illinois until their retirement. During their years there raising their family, they also served in many leadership positions in the church. Naomi’s appreciation for music led to her role as a choir director for many years. She also had a beautiful singing voice and participated in several choral groups as a soloist and member. While living in Aurora, Illinois, they founded a Christian Retreat House, providing quiet spaces for clergy, missionaries, and groups.

They subsequently retired and moved to Grand Junction, CO, in 1982. They felt called to the mission field and served in Haiti from 1987-1991, living and teaching in several capacities.

She was a long-time member of New Horizons Foursquare Church and was a faithful disciple. Her powerful witness will continue through those whose lives she touched. She was an example of “you can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips”.

Services will be held Thursday, March 26, at 2 PM at New Horizons Foursquare Church, 641 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be directed to Jewish Voice Ministries International, PO Box 31998, Phoenix, AZ 85046, or New Horizons Foursquare Church, 641 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506.