Ann Baker Jones

Ann Baker Jones 1941 ~ 2011 Ann Baker Jones, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on September 23, 2011, at the age of 69. At the time, she was serving an LDS mission in South-Central Texas, but her time was cut short by a tragic accident. Ann was born October 28, 1941, to Floyd Charles and Alice Winn Baker in Price, UT. She grew up in Salt Lake City, UT and graduated from South High in 1959. From 1964 to 1966, she served a mission in France. She married Steven Karl Jones on August 30, 1967, in the Salt Lake Temple. They had 6 children together. Ann's life was characterized by a love of learning, devotion to family and friends, and unselfish service to all. An avid reader, she sought learning and wisdom out of the best books by study and by faith. She found joy as a wife and mother and lovingly referred to her grandchildren as her treasures . She was a loyal friend. She served faithfully in many church callings and found meaning in life by losing herself in the service of others. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Matthew; brother, Jay Baker; and brother-in-law, Parley Pike. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Steve; five children: Todd (Melissa) Jones, Anissa (Rob) Wall, Mike (Shauna) Jones, Aaron (Kristin) Jones, and Ryan (Malissa) Jones; 17 grandchildren; siblings: Bill (Phyllis) Baker, Jack (Edith) Baker, Rena (Garry) Hewitt, and Betty Pike. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 30, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Taylorsville Utah North Stake Center, 1250 W. Atherton Dr. (4375 South), Taylorsville, UT. Friends may visit family on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Taylorsville 13th Ward Building, located at 1495 Tamarack Road, Taylorsville, UT, and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Taylorsville Utah North Stake Center. Interment at Elysian Burial Gardens Cemetery. Hobbies:Loved reading, serving and being with familyOccupation:Homemaker