Violet M. Jones

Violet "Vye" M. Jones passed away on November 2, 2012 at her residence. Vye was born February 1, 1922 in Wilmar, Minnesota to William B. Redd and Patricia Larson Redd. Vye moved to Ft. Collins from Minnesota when she was two years old. She graduated from Ft. Collins High School in 1942. She then married Fred E. Jones, Sr. on June 2, 1948 in San Diego, California. Vye was a homemaker who was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Fred E. Jones, Sr. of Ft. Collins; a son, Fred E. Jones, Jr. of Ft. Collins; two daughters, Patricia Ross of Ft. Collins and Janice Seymour of Somers, Montana; a brother, Earl Redd of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Eleanor Arnold of Ft. Collins, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. Preceding Vye in death are her parents; two brothers, a sister, and two grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice, in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Ft. Collins, CO 80524.