Winona Jake Jones' Obituary
Winona Jake Jones, 66, completed her earthly journey on June 25, 2020, in Murray, Utah. Memorial Services for immediate family will be held at Premier Funeral Services and she will be laid to rest with the love of her life, Keith Jones, at Valley View Memorial Park.
She was born October 31, 1953, on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico, to Julian and Annie Jake. She is survived by 5 children: Paul Tsosie (Brandi), Austin Tsosie (Mari), Joni Tsosie, Meridee Moore (Brian), and Kellen Tsosie (Karely). She is also survived by 14 beautiful, chi’izhi grandchildren: Naalaani, Nizhoni, Savannah, Julius, Gabe, Naakai (Tyra), Naataanii (Hannah-Rose), Naabaahii, Mari, Isiah, Shaandiin, Xavier, Kamila, and Kyleea. And her most recent blessing, a great granddaughter, ShijÍé.
Her siblings and their spouses mourn her loss: Mary Davis (Tony), Shirley Abeita, Erdman Jake (Patty), Tony Jake (Freida), Nevie Jake (Susie), and Celina Freeman (Cory). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Keith Jones, her parents, Annie & Julian Jake, George Schraeder(foster father), and James John Etsitty (brother).
Family was important to Nona. She deeply loved her parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren. She kept close tabs on many of them by making calls every evening to share her love and pass the time with her beloveds. In addition to her family of origin, she was blessed to be a part of the George and Vera Schraeder family. They blessed her life immensely, and Ron Schrader (Valerie), Peggy McDonald (Denis), Sandy Wilkinson (John), and Scott Schrader (Sharon) are her other siblings.
Nona had a satisfying career as an Administrative Assistant at Rocky Mountain Power, where the entire call center relied upon her to ensure that everything ran smoothly. She was also a natural artist and loved painting pictures of her family, making dolls, sewing, creating gorgeous Mandalas, and crafts of all kinds. She is the reigning and undisputed queen of making the very best Navajo Fry Bread in the entire world—a skill which she always humbly attributed to her dear mother, Annie.
She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, and was a true example of Christ-like behavior. Selflessness, care, sincere concern, compassion, love, tenderness, generosity, and sincerity are her most defining characteristics. She opened her heart to everyone. She will be sorely missed.
We thank the staff at IMC, in Riverton and Murray, for taking care of our mother.
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