"In honor of mom's birthday April 5th, I light this candle. Love you Mom. Elaine"
In loving memory of
Lola E. Jones
March 6, 2012
Lola Evelyn Jones, the youngest of thirteen children of Alma Emilie (Leu) and Herman Karl Frederick Knop, was born on April 5, 1927 on the family farm northeast of Malvern, Iowa. She attended Pleasant Valley country school and graduated from Malvern High School in 1945. Lola was confirmed and a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Hastings, Iowa.
Lola and Orlo Ray Jones were married on June 22, 1946 in Phoenix City, Alabama while Orlo was in the Army. They returned to Mills County where they began a long career in farming and raising livestock. Their marriage was blessed with six children, Orlo "Woody" Dean, Gregory Allen, Teresa Laray, Rodrick Lynn, Tamra Ranay, and Elaine Gay. The family lived in the home that Orlo and Lola designed and constructed just north of Malvern.
Lola and Orlo loved to dance, and spent hours creating costumes to wear to Richard Goy's Halloween Dances. With Orlo's "laugh" and twinkle in his eye and Lola's "Oh, kid", their family and friends were guaranteed to have a great time. Lola mowed the East Liberty Cemetery for several years. She cared for the elderly and did alot of housecleaning in the area. Lola had a great sense of humor and was always willing to help others. Faith in the Lord, her family, and especially her grandkids, were most important to her.
Lola and Orlo were married 54 years when Orlo died on October 17, 2000. Lola continued to live in their home, caring for her flowers, feeding the birds and her cats, "Gert" and "Doris", and watching the deer and wildlife.
Lola passed away on March 6, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 1 day. She was preceded in death by two infant siblings; her parents, Herman and Alma Knop; husband Orlo Jones; son-in-law Karl M. Hertz; brothers, Louis Knop and wife Alma, Walter Knop and wives, Helene and Lucille, Everett Knop and wives, Marie and Vivian, Alfred "Fritz" Knop and wife Evelyn; sisters, Lucille Miller and husband Lloyd, Vanda Christiansen and husband Jack, Darlene Staerker Walker and husbands, Donald Staerker and Floyd Walker, and Viola Green and husband Howard; brothers-in-law, Fred Smardo and Jack Rose; and sister-in-law Blanche Knop.
Lola is survived by her children, Woody Jones and wife Barb, Greg Jones and wife Cheryl, and Terry Hertz, all of Malvern, Rick Jones of Omaha, Tam VanDerVeer and husband Jim of Knoxville, IA, and Elaine Jones of Des Moines, IA; nine grandchildren, Dean Jones and wife Connie, Jeannie Barney and husband Terrance, and Gary Jones, all of Malvern, Trent Jones of Maui, HI, Zack Jones of Malvern, Karl E. "KE" Hertz and wife Teresa of Douglas, WY, Keith Hertz and wife Krista, of Maui, Kent Hertz of Los Angeles, CA, and Bee Jay Scott of Otley, IA; eleven great grandchildren, Caleb and Gabe Barney, Jakob, Megan, and Kiley Hertz, Hudson, and Naiya Hertz, Hunter and Camden Jones, Caley Jo Schroeder and husband Josh, and Elizabeth DeLong and fiancé Ben Brammer; great-great granddaughter Olivia Brammer; brother Lester Knop of Mt. Juliet, TN; sister Della Smardo of Leawood, KS; sisters-in-law, Eileen Rose of Vincennes, IN, and Evelyn Stephens of Coos Bay, OR; nieces and nephews; cousins and other relatives; and many, many friends.
A memorial fund has been established.
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"Teri and all, so sorry to hear about your mom. I have very fond memories of Lola and Orlo and your family when I was a kid. My prayers are with your family and we are thinking of you. I am sure she and your dad are dancing in heaven. Hold on to the great memories!!!"
"We are all so sorry for your loss. Even though the Staerker family (Sister Vera Darlene's kids) live far away we always heard so many wonderful things about Lola. My mom told us many stories and loved her so much. Now they are together in Heaven. Please know we are all thinking of you. Sandy Staerker Davis and Candy Staerker Merriman, Jan Staerker Lash, Donald Staerker and Ronald Staerker"
"Just want to express my deepest sympathy to the entire family,Lola was always a bright spot when she walked into a room. Remember all the happy times,and all the things she did that made you smile!"
"Sorry to hear of the passing of Lola. If Lola was around there was laughter. I rode to school one year with her and Vanda. Dick Smith"
"I'm so very saddened to hear of Lola's passing...she was a true force of nature, and I hold dear many memories of her through the years. All my best to you all during this sad time."
"Terry, Woody and Families-- So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. She will be with you always in your hearts and memories. "
" To the Jones family, we want to let you know how sorry we are. Take care. Karl and Sherry Frederickson"
"So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure your Mother is already looking up Augie and Phyllis to catch up on things."
"Lola is such a dear lady. It was always a joy to visit with her and be in her company. Our deepest condolences to Terry and the rest of her family. - Benjamin and Emily Harju"
"So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I always appreciated her sense of humour!. Just know I am thinking of all of you as you go thru these tough times."
"Every time I saw her I saw my own mother. Every time we talked I heard my own mother's voice. And I can't help but think her and Uncle Orlo are at the big catfish pond in the sky catching fish and having a good old time. Save a spot for me Aunt Lol...I'll bring the beer! She was simply the best and she will always be in my heart. "
"Elaine and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. We love you Elaine."
"Elaine and family, All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. May you find the peace and hope only God can give. "
"Jones family, so sorry for your loss. I work with Rick in Omaha. Julie M."