JONES, Clara Alice

Aug 6, 1933 - Apr 14, 2022

Clara Alice Jones passed away in Surrey, BC on Thursday April 14 after a short illness. A lifelong Christian, Clara had a faith which sustained her through difficult times. We are very grateful for all the prayers that were made on her behalf.

Clara was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her father, Lewis Walker, was a teacher and her mother, Elizabeth McMunn Walker, a homemaker. Clara was a natural athlete. She was the regional long jump champion in girls' track in high school, and skated in an ice carnival for two years. Ice skating was enough of a passion that she had to decide between ice skating or college. Clara chose college, and graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in Home Economics. She had her first position in Dryden, Ontario, teaching Home Ec and PE.

As a widow with four children, Clara created a blended family when she married widower Gil Jones with his one child. She was a kind and gracious person, welcoming and helpful. She had at least four volunteer activities going on at any one time. She and Dad loved to travel, visiting Los Cabos in Mexico for many Octobers, and inviting friends and family to join them. They taught bridge and played tennis together for many years. Clara had lifelong friends, many from childhood and college.

Clara is survived by her children, Linda, Peter, Kelly, Wayne, and Carol; grandchildren Jessica, Dylan, Nicole, and Gabriel; great grandchildren Leo, Miles, Ryan and Bella; nieces Raili and Patty; nephews Joel, Gordon, and David; sister-in-law Judy; and numerous cousins. A service will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on 202205-28 at St. Cuthbert , 11601 82 Ave, Delta, BC, Canada.