Lenore Jones
September 1, 1930 ~ April 25, 2018
Lenore Jones, 87, a lifelong resident of Lisbon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Lisbon United Methodist Church, by Pastor Karen Nelson. Visitation: two hours prior to the service at church. Burial: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Lisbon Cemetery. Lenore enjoyed wearing bright colors, so please join us in honoring her by wearing bright colors to her service. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
She was born September 1, 1930, to Rook and Helen (Rieger) Emerson. Lenore was a proud alumna of Lisbon High School and served as treasurer of the Lisbon Alumni Association for 40 years. She loved chocolate, cats, flowers, birds, and reading; she was quiet but curious.
She is survived by her children, Steven (Jane) Jones of St. Joseph, Missouri, Vicky (Rick) Jones Sader of Yakima, Washington, Kathryn (David) Edel of Onalaska, Wisconsin, and Karen (David) Wise of Lisbon; grandchildren, Eric (Michelle) and Adam (Lauren) Jones, Andrew Sader, Ross and Claire Edel, Nicole Peters, Catherine (Johnny) Norwood, Marcia (Mike) Wilcox, and Charles and Jeremy Wise; seven great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.
Lenore was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Eugene.
At Lenore's request, in lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to Camp Courageous, Lisbon United Methodist Church, or the Lisbon Library.
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Lenore and That Cat
I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Lenore very long, but her love, compassion & concern for the abandoned kittiesshe so graciously allowed to be raised on her property was truly amazing. She is now & will be furever greatly missed.
Lenore was my cousin, but also my friend and childhood playmate. I have happy memories of summers on the farm. It was Lenore who taught me how to gather eggs from under a setting hen and also bottle feed a lamb. Our sympathies, love and prayers to her 4 loving children and grandchildren.
Dorothy Kynett Carbee
Betty Kynett Squires—
Lenore Jones was my cousin. I remember her as a vey kind and loving cousin. She was closer to the age of my sister, Dorothy Kynett Carbee than myself. But I remember going out to the farm many times. She was patient with me when I was a child. She was quiet but caring and friendly. My heart goes out to her family with sympathy on the loss of Lenore . God bless Lenore Jones! Rest in Peace!
My sympathy goes out to all of Lenore’s family.
Lenore was an older cousin and last relative living in Lisbon. I always enjoyed visiting her and her cat when Dottie and I returned for Sauerkraut Days each summer. She always had news to report on the happenings in the Lisbon area. We also enjoyed going through old family photos and discussing family genealogy. She will be missed. Frank “Donnie” Carbee
We will miss Lenore and our sympathy goes out to her family. She was my only aunt on my father’s side of the Emerson family. I spent many childhood summers (and the occasional Christmas) visiting Iowa and I never missed seeing Lenore and my cousins in Lisbon. I have fond memories of extended stays at her parent’s farm outside Lisbon where I would play with my cousins and visit with Aunt Lenore either on the farm or on a trek into Lisbon at her house. She had a kind personality that was steady and timeless. I remember her big sunflowers in her garden and her cookies. Our condolences to her immediate and extended family by whom I am sure she will be greatly missed .
David Emerson and family.
Lenore was my cousin. I have many happy memories of my time with her on the farm. Most vivid farm memories are of our times climbing the big trees in her front yard and playing “store” in a small building in the front. She was always the store keeper and I was the shopper.
As an adult, whenever I was in Lisbon, even though visits were years apart, I would always stop to see her. In my mind, I can see and hear her…..very calm, very quiet and with a sweet smile.
My sympathy to her children as well as the grandchildren as they grieve the loss of their loving mom and grandmother.