Patricia Ann Jones

Eddyville, NE- Patricia Ann Jones age 84 of Eddyville, died Wednesday February 8, 2017 at her home.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Berean Church in Broken Bow with Pastor Tyce Jensen officiating.  Burial will be held on Monday February 13, 2017 at the Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, NE at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held on Friday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary with the family greeting friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the Homeward Trail Bible Camp, Gideon’s International, or the Berean Building Fund.   Pat, or Patty, to many, was born in her grandparent’s home, northwest of Hershey, Nebraska.  She attended O’Fallons School and graduated May 17, 1950.  Following graduation, she worked at the Municipal Light and Power in North Platte.   Jim and Pat first met at the Lincoln County fair.  After a few other run-ins, they decided to write one another as Jim was soon to be deployed.  Their love grew as the letters were exchanged.  They were married May 23, 1953.   Following the war, they settled down in Maxwell, Nebraska.  In January 1957, while attending the First Baptist church in Maxwell, Pat made a decision that would change the course of her life and impact generations to come.  She realized her need of salvation and accepted the Lord as her Savior.  As a result, church attendance and reading God’s word were important priorities she passed on to her family.  Punctuality was also valued so she always made sure her family was early to church and never, never late!   When the Interstate Highway system decided to put a highway right through the middle of their small farm, it was time to move.  Jim, Pat and their three young sons: Gordon, Steven and Vernon moved to Custer County in 1963.  Three years later, Gregg rounded out the family.  For the next 54 years, until the day of her passing, Pat would make Ash Creek Ranch, on the South Loup River her home.   Pat was known for a generous spirit in her home, community and church.  It was a joy for her to be her husband’s help-mate.  She had the gift of hospitality and cooked many meals not only for her family, but also visitors and missionaries from far and near.   Lincoln became a second home for 12 years when she accompanied Jim as he served as State Senator.  While there, she was a member of the Ladies League, a charitable organization of senator’s wives.  She served as the president and secretary for a time.   Pat loved her family very much and as 3 John 4 states, She had “no greater joy than to hear that her (my) children walk in truth.”   She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jim Jones, of Broken Bow, NE., her four sons and their wives:  Gordon (Jan) of Ellsworth, NE, Steven (Penny) of Mason City, NE, Vernon (Michelle) of Concord, NH and Gregg (Stephanie) of Broken Bow, NE.  She is survived by 14 grandchildren: Erin (Jones) Miller and her husband, Jeff,  Melanie (Jones) Rice and her husband, Randy, Beau and Holly Jones, Sarah (Jones) Baitey and her husband Kevin, Ken Jones and his wife, Esther, Mike Jones and his wife, Jessica, Lea, Nathan and Jacob Jones, Chelsey (Jones) Hueftle and her husband, Jacob, Jonathan Jones and his wife, Tess, Zac Jones and his wife, Hannah and Carrie Jones.  Her nine great-grand children are:  Kaitlyn, Austin and Trenton Miller, Bridger and Gunner Rice, Dakota Jones, Karson Jones, Aiden Hueftle, Kindrea Jones and a baby girl and baby boy who are expected in March and June. She is also survived by her two sisters, Betty Runner, Jane Runner, her brother Bruce McConnell, their spouses, and a host of nieces and nephews