"Chris lived down the street from me. We would trade book authors; fiction and science-based ecology. He joined me one day to help Wheelock Wilson collect legacy apple cuttings from an orchard being closed and turned into housing. We were 15 or 16 at the time. Sharing our interests helped me focus on a future career."
In loving memory of
Christopher "Chris" Jones 07/12/2020
July 20, 1951 - July 12, 2020
Christopher "Chris" Jones, 68 of Marshalltown, IA passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. A visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday July 15, 2020 at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Further arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Chris was born July 20, 1951, to Thomas and Margaret (Freeman) Jones in Nashville, TN. He graduated from Marshalltown High school in 1969. He later attended Hawkeye Community College and University of Northern Iowa. Chris was united in marriage to Cherie Koskuba on November 30, 1974, in Marshalltown. Chris worked as a real estate broker, later became the owner of CC Builders and then worked as a district maintenance supervisor in Des Moines and Ames for 27 years when he finally retired in 2014. You could always find him working hard outside on the acreage, trout fishing or camping. He loved being a strong advocate for the DNR and preserving natural resources in Iowa and the United States. Chris was also an avid Hawkeye fan through out his life.
Chris will be missed by his wife Cherie Jones of Marshalltown, son Tommy Jones of Windsor heights, IA; grand-daughter Audrina Jones of Windsor Heights and Norwalk; brother Stuart (Jan) Jones of Marshalltown; brother-in-law Dan (Dyna) Koskuba and their family; Kris (Rex) Jennings and their family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Tommy Jones, and sister-in-law Jane Koskuba.
Tributes
"Chris and I were real pals in High School. I think that the last time I saw him was in 1971. Chris was always a lot of fun and had a high powered opinion on about everything in life. Enjoyed scooping the loop with Chris in the car. I will miss him. Dick Boerger Class of 1969"
"I remember Chris when I lived on the North side of town. I did not know we shared the same Birthday! So sorry for your loss Cherie. Thoughts & Prayers to you and your family!!"
"Cherie & Tommy, words cannot express our sorrow on the loss of your husband and dad. Life being sooo precious and short always comers to the forefront at a time like this, especially when ones is directly effect as you two are experiencing right now. Know you and your families are in all our thoughts and prayers. Remember ALL the the good times, celebrate all the great times the three of you had together over the short years you had. This pain will become easier as you remember Chris as time moves forward. God bless you, Cherie and Tommy, and the entire Jones family. Roger and Marlene Bauder "
"Cherie and Tommy, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Take care. Ted and Bonnie Gunderson."