E. Harold Jones

What a sweet reunion took place Sunday night, May 25, 2025 as E. Harold Jones was
reunited with his sweetheart of 72 years. Harold was born September 13, 1930 in Ogden,
Utah to Harold E. Jones and Eva T. Williams Jones. He graduated from Ogden High School
and Weber State. He married the love of his life, Ena Cleone Jones, April 24, 1953, in the
Logan, Ut Temple and together they created a beautiful family. Deborah (Larry) Draper,
Rebecca (Craig) Brady, David Harold (Melanie) Jones, Brent Alma (Linda) Jones, Teresa
(Frank) Prater, Rodney Alan (Amy) Jones, and Chad Monson Jones, who, with mom, met him
at the veil.

Faith and family were the primary focus of Dad’s entire life. He treasured his testimony of
Jesus Christ and his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
magnified every calling that came his way and wore out his life in the service of his Master.
He served in the Texas/Louisiana Mission in his youth and then was also blessed to serve
three missions with his dear wife. Michigan, Detroit; Nebraska, Omaha; and the Nauvoo
Temple. These were highlights in their life as was their many years of service in their wards
and in the Idaho Falls and Rexburg Temples.

Family was everything to Dad. He considered himself the richest man on earth because of
his posterity – which to date numbers 226. He and mom were not only blessed with their 7
children, but also 32 grandchildren; 111 great grandchildren; and 5 great great
grandchildren. He knew and loved each one. He and mom gathered the entire family
together for a week-long reunion each summer for 34 years and we in turn carry on that
tradition that was set by them; striving to strengthen those family bonds… “because at the
end of the day, it’s all you can take with you.”

Dad successfully worked in banking and the insurance industry but always considered his
career just something to finance time with his family. Dad loved to fish and hunt – again
because he could share that time and love with his family.

Dad loved people. He took a deep interest in them and in the details of their life. He lifted
and inspired all who were blessed to know him. Dad was full of joy and always brought the
fun. He and mom were a dynamic duo in this way.

He is survived by his younger sister, Lois Willis and many beloved nieces, nephews, and
cousins. We are grateful for and find comfort in the Savior’s Atonement that makes eternal
families possible. He wants us all to be together again someday, and in the meantime, we
know that he and Mom will continue to fulfill their parental role of watching over each of us.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS chapel at 387 S. 4th
E., Rexburg, Idaho. A viewing will be held Friday, May 30, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and
Saturday, May 31, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the same location. Interment will be at the Preston cemetery.