William “Bill” Boyd Jones was born on Aug. 29, 1960 in Central Point, Ore., and in the presence of family and friends, he passed peacefully from this life into the next on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at his home in Burns. 

Bill leaves behind his wife, Jane Jones; his mom, Patricia Marie Jones; his daughter, Angelica Jones; his sister, Lisa Sletmoe and her husband, Gordon; nephews, Brandon Jones and his wife, Brandy; Kyle Sletmoe and his wife, Amanda; Ben Sletmoe and his wife, Kimberly; nieces, BriAnne Breedlove and her husband, Bobby, Hilary Tsukakoshi and her husband, Yoji. 

Bill was also preceded in death by his father, Boyd Estil Jones; and his brother, Rick Jones. Bill also leaves behind a lot of friends, fellow ranchers, musicians, neighbors, coworkers, and literally hundreds of others who were impacted by his quiet strength, humble character, and wonderful sense-of-humor. Bill we love you so much, and we always will.

Please join us on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at Life Foursquare Church (74 S. Alvord Avenue in Burns, Oregon) as we gather to honor Bill Jones and his memory, and to celebrate Jesus and the eternal life He’s made possible. 

There will be a reception to follow and all are welcome. You can also participate in the service via live stream on the “Life4square” Face Book page (www.facebook.com/Life4square-179990010

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In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make a donation on behalf of Bill Jones to Life Foursquare Church (P.O. Box 4, Burns, OR 97720, 541-234-4651) with proceeds going to the Youth Music Program, to Harney County Home Health & Hospice (415 N. Fairview, Burns, OR 97720, 541-573-8360), or to CAN Cancer: Community Assistance for Neighbors With Cancer (call 541-573-8614).