Valda Jones
November 06, 2016
Valda Maxine Jones passed away November 6, 2016. Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Valda was born April 6, 1917, in Rockford, IA to Charles Henry and Emma Grace (Briggs) Smith. She grew up in Rockford, Waterloo, and Des Moines. In 1936 she married Harold Harlan Jones. After her retirement from Northwestern Bell, they relocated to Joplin, MO.
She volunteered for several years at St. John’s Hospital and was a voting poll judge. She enjoyed growing Tropicana roses and playing bridge. Her favorite pastime was family gatherings and playing games with her grandchildren.
Valda is survived by her children, Kenneth (Cynthia) of Des Moines, Carole (Pieter) Buwalda of Winterset; 4 granddaughters, Deb Wignall, Karen Kinahan, Beth Borden, and Julie Mallo; 12 great-grandchildren and 7 great great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Smith of Bella Vista, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister, Thelma Morris.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Care Initiatives in loving memory of Valda.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Laura Priest ( great niece)
02/22/2017
Sorry for the loss Aunt Valda was a great lady. She will be missed very much. Laura and family.
Elizabeth Meahl and Sarah Durbala
11/26/2016
Please accept our late condolences. We didn't know about Valda's passing until we read Carole's message of sympathy for the loss of our Mother, Jacqueline Hunt. We are so glad you and Valda were able to attend Mother's 100th birthday party last year.
Mike and Amee Brumm
11/09/2016
Our condolences to you all. Aunt Valda will be missed. She was a loving woman and so much fun! Prayers to you.