In Remembrance Of
Rosemary Jones
Rosemary Elizabeth Jones, 89, of Edgerton, MO passed away May 3, 2020
She born on December 8, 1930 to William C. “Bill” and Rosena Jem (Shaumeyer) Gier in Kansas City, Kansas. Sadly her mother passed away two weeks later. Rosemary was raised by her father and widowed maternal grandmother Rose Shaumeyer, with the support of her uncle and aunt Albert and Opal Shaumeyer. She grew up with her uncle Bob Shaumeyer and step-brother Don Hufford. Rosemary graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS and worked for Purina Mills as a bookkeeper. As a young women, Rosemary enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with family and friends.
On January 21, 1956 she was united in marriage to James Milton “Milt“ Jones, Sr. and became a step-mother to Jim, Jr. and Rick Jones. Pamela was born in 1957 and Dale arrived in 1958. Jim missed farming, so their young family moved to Holt, MO and later to Weston, MO where they farmed. Roger was born in 1961. The Jones’ moved to Dearborn, MO in 1966 when Milt took over farming for his father. Rosemary stayed at home with the children when they were young and helped on the farm.
She was a member of the Dearborn United Methodist Church and a current member of the Edgerton Christian Church.
Rosemary worked as a secretary for the North Platte School District. She went on to work at Platte Valley Bank in Camden Point eventually retiring from United Missouri Bank in 1995. Rosemary was known as a good cook and enjoyed cooking for large family gatherings and for tobacco crews. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jim “Milt” Jones on May 15, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her son Rick Jones; daughters-in-law Lisa Shanks Jones, Margaret Jones and Fae Jones; grandson Rick Jones, Jr.; and great-great-granddaughter Aaliyah Jones.
Rosemary is survived by her children, Pamela Vansell and husband, Jerry, Smithville, MO, Roger Jones and wife, Tonya, Smithville, MO, Dale Jones, of the home, and James M. Jones, Jr., and wife, Betty, Lee’s Summit, MO; daughter-in-law Darlene Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, fourteen grandchildren, numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5th at Davis Chapel Cemetery, Dearborn, MO.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton.
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Bill Hillix
The Lord said: There are many mansion in my Fathers house.
Rosemary, I hope yours has a great view.
Jody Searcy Brown
So very very sorry to hear this. Such a beautiful person inside and out.
Renee Parkhurst
So sorry for your loss, Pam and family. She was such a nice lady. I remember many times playing at your house as children.
Kris (Reisinger) ward
So sorry for your loss
Karla (Pulliam) Austin
I will always consider Rosemary as my “other” mom. Growing up, I loved spending time at her house. The minute I’d walk in, she’d try to feed me. She was still trying to do that the last time I visited. I also loved to make her laugh. I still remember laughing until we all cried over a batch of ‘squashed’ pickles that she had made. She was also there for me during one of the hardest times in my teenage life, when a good friend died. She just held me & let me cry for hours. I absolutely loved her and am so thankful to have had her as a big part of my life for all these years. I will miss her so much.
everett - kathy gilmore
sorry for your loss. just found out. I know she is with Jim in hevan.
Cindy A Gardner Cumley
My God Bless you all and walk in the path with you all
Louise Taylor
So sorry for your loss, but Heaven gained another Angel. God Bless
Gayle Combs
I called you my Great Aunt Rosemary. Robert Shaumeyer was my Grandfather. You are dearly missed. You are with people who love you now. We will meet again.
Cindy Foster Heitz
I remember Rosemary as being such a sweet lady and caring lady. Was so blessed to have had her as our school secretary. My prayers for the family.
Cindy Hensley Hubbard
Roger, Pam and Dale. So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great person.
Lorene McGill
Sending our condolences, Prayer’s for comfort and healing to all of the family during this time.
Lorene McGill and family.
Barbara J. Farris
My sympathy to all of you.
Deana & Lawrence Anderson
So sorry for your loss. Always loved your Mother’s smile and sweet words.