Teddy Seerie Jones Obituary (1923

Teddy Charles Seerie Jones passed away June 2, 2013. He was born July 3, 1923 in Provo, UT to Iliff and Oralynn Giles Jones. Ted described his childhood like a Mark Twain novel and lived each day like a new adventure, complete with mischievousness, throughout his entire life. Ted knew no strangers. He married his sweetheart of 67 years, Rachel (Ricki) Erb, on Dec 31, 1945 in Provo, UT. Ted lived his life as a Christian and was devoted to being a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities. He was a true patriot and served in the US Army during WW2 becoming a sergeant and instructing the new recruits. Being a skilled handyman, he never hired anything done that he thought he could do himself. His skills and leadership abilities made him a natural Scout Master and he loved being a part of the scouting program. He enjoyed all sports, but golfing and fishing were what he loved most. He faithfully attended his kids' and grandkids' sporting events and activities and was so proud of their accomplishments. He loved the outdoors and camping out, especially during deer season, with family and friends. Ted worked for US Steel at Geneva for 40 years, enjoyed reading historical books and Westerns and figuring out any kind of puzzle. He had a great sense of humor and through his storytelling, jokes and laughter; we learned not to take life too seriously. He was the rock of our family. His survivors are his dear wife, Ricki, two daughters: Kathy (Wes) Powell; Shelley (Kim) Bonnett; & 2 sons: T. Russ (Dolores) Jones and Greg L Jones; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and still counting; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death are his parents; two brothers, Max and Robert, and one sister, Virginia Prior. We love you Dad! Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Edgewood Ward Chapel, 3511 North 180 East, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. We want to thank Hospice for the exceptional care they gave to him. Condolences may be sent through his obituary at www.bergmortuary.com.