Mary Jones
February 12, 2022
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Mary Baker Jones died peacefully on February 12, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born and raised in Humboldt, Iowa and a proud graduate of the University of Iowa College of Nursing. Mary worked as a nurse in Des Moines. Known to her family as Grandma Mary, she loved life and people and lived to make the world a better place.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Blossom Baker; brothers, Michael and Bob Baker; and daughter, Debbie Belisle. Mary is survived by her son, Michael (Janet) Jones of Des Moines; daughter, Susan (Tim) Barron of Naperville, IL; son-in-law, Larry Belisle of Boise, ID; and nine grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA and the memorial service on Friday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Plymouth Church, 4126 Ingersoll Ave. in Des Moines, IA
Memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa College of Nursing and the West Des Moines Public Library. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Toni DeAngelis
03/14/2022
My sweet Mary I will always hold the many wonderful memories of our 50 year friendship in my heart. I was blessed to know you. Rest In Peace.
Sue Levy
03/10/2022
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sending our love and prayers.
Amy L Christensen
02/27/2022
My heartfelt condolences go out to you, Mary's children and grandchildren. Mary was a wonderful friend and I know she loved you very much.
Ed Strachan
02/25/2022
Mary and her twin, Mike, were my best friends from third grade on. Mary was the first girl I ever took to the movies. I have such fond memories of those years and all the class reunions we attended.
Susie Garrison
02/21/2022
It was about 3 years after my mom passed away that my son Prince moved in with me. Mom left a half finished Christmas stocking that she was knitting for the next worthy recipient. Not only did Mary finish knitting that stocking for Prince but the next year she knitted one for my son Promise when he moved in. Because of Mary, I feel that my children have a piece of the grandma they never had the fortune of meeting. I will forever be grateful to Mary for this beautiful act of kindness.
Thank you Mary.
My thoughts and prayers to the children and grandchildren she loved so dearly.
Karen Wassather
02/21/2022
Good bye dear Mary you will be missed! Heaven has gained an angel!
Joyce Templeman
02/21/2022
I will always treasure the memories of Mary and our "girls" week every January for over 20 years on Sanibel Island. Mary loved going to our condo on the beach, picking up shells, going to our favorite restaurants, relaxing, and laughing a lot. Thank you, Mary, for enriching my life. I'm so thankful our paths crossed. I will miss you.
Jan Landess
02/20/2022
I will always mss Mary. She was a wonderful friend and confidant and it is hard to imagine life without being able to go to the phone for a long talk with her. My prayers are with her children and grandchildren, all of whom she loved so very much.
Karen Moriarity
02/20/2022
I'm so sad to be writing condolences to the family of a beautiful soul and friend. Heaven will be so glad to welcome her, and we on earth will miss her smile and love.
Cristy Bidler
02/18/2022
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sara Harrison
02/18/2022
My life has been blessed having had Mary as my sorority sister, college roommate, and lifelong confident. We started our young families together and worked at the same hospital in Cedar Rapids. Eventually, even though the miles were far between us, we were close in heart and spirit always. She was my angel and I will miss her.
My condolences to her loving family. She left a wonderful legacy to continue the love and support she freely gave to others. Be blessed.
Nancy Creason
02/17/2022
Good bye dear friend, U of Iowa C of N classmate and fellow traveler, I shall miss our travels and talks. To the family, a loss for us all but we know she made her own choices to the end which is to be admired and respected. It seems the days before her death, the Galapagos was in my head which was our first big trip together then when I heard of her death I knew why. Lots of good memories. She will be greatly missed.