We Remember
JONES, Lloyd Daleford “Dale”
January 26, 1934 — October 29, 2025
Dearly loved and respected by family and friends, Dale Jones passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Kelowna, British Columbia on October 29, 2025, at the age of 91.
Lloyd Daleford “Dale” Jones was born on January 26, 1934, in Branspeth, Saskatchewan to George Lloyd Jones and Edith Frances McFarlane Jones. He was the older brother of Ivy.
He had a happy childhood growing up on the family farm in Saskatchewan, where he enjoyed horseback riding, and imagined someday owning his own small farm. As a teenager, he attended Canadian Union College in Lacombe, Alberta, where he made numerous lifelong friends.
Dale later moved to Lamming Mills, B.C., and then Williams Lake, where, for many years, he worked as an electrician and millwright at Jacobsen’s Mill, and later at Jackpine Forest Products. Known for his diligence and outstanding work ethic, Dale received many commendations throughout his work life. Despite the many accolades, he remained a humble man. Dale was a “jack of all trades”, and many believe that there wasn’t anything that he couldn’t fix. He had numerous hobbies, and a special interest in trains. Dale was also a private pilot who flew his own plane throughout British Columbia, both for work and pleasure.
Throughout his life, Dale was an active member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and used his time and talents whenever he could. Whether singing, playing his guitar, or preaching a sermon, he willingly helped when asked. Part of each summer was spent at the church’s “Camp Hope” where he used his skills as a “sparkie” and spent many hours up a ladder dealing with electrical issues, and problem-solving. Last August, he was formally recognized for his years of selfless service.
During the years he lived in Lamming Mills, Dale met and married his first wife Edna, and became the stepfather of her children. He particularly cherished his years working together with his stepson Alan, whom he loved dearly.
In 2006, Dale married Ruth, and became a cherished, respected member of a big, boisterous family. They had many happy years together.
Over the last few months, while Dale was in the hospital and then hospice, our family has been greatly blessed by the many friends and loved ones who came to spend time with him, reminisce, and share their stories of friendship with him.
Our memories of him will be greatly cherished. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Ruth and by his stepchildren Randy and Lisa Gerber, Bill and Bonnie Gerber, Karen and Landon Ritchey, and Cheri Gerber. He was loved by his grandchildren Shannon, Ryan, Shaun and Sarah, Caitlin, Bethany and Rob, Beau and Natassja, Brooklyn, Kayla and Dustin, Adam and Shelby, and Garrison.
In addition to his 7 great-grandchildren, who have fond memories of Grandpa Dale taking them on golf cart rides at Camp Hope, he leaves to mourn his loss his sister Ivy, stepson Alan, extended family, and numerous friends.
Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm (PST), at the Rutland Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 130 Gerstmar Road, Kelowna, BC. Reception to follow. The service will be livestreamed on the Rutland Seventh-Day Adventist Church Youtube channel for those who are unable to attend.
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Service
Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm (PST)
Location
Rutland Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 130 Gerstmar Road, Kelowna, BC


Caring thoughts are with you Ruth, as you say your earthly good-bye to Dale. We’ll always remember Dale for his wonderful sauerkraut. Our Sincere Condolences