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Fred Jones CASTLEFORD - Fred W. Jones, 79, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Fred was born Oct. 17, 1930, at the Sinking Canyon Farm northwest of Buhl. He was the son of R.C. and Eleanor Hays-Jones. He attended school in Castleford and was valedictorian of his graduating class in 1948. Fred was very active in extracurricular activities. He attended Colorado A and M College in Fort Collins after graduating from high school. Fred returned home to farm and ranch with his mom and brother, Bob. Fred was part of the Idaho National Guard. In 1955, the family bought China Creek Ranch, southwest of Rogerson and the North Fork range of Nevada. Fred and his mom moved to the ranch. They raised cattle, sheep and farmed. Fred and his brother, Bob, received the Twin Falls County Grassman Award in 1963. Fred enjoyed being the leader for Sage Chicks 4-H, which he did for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pauline Kruse; and brother, Bob Jones. He is survived by three children, Eleanor Jones, Marta (Lincoln) Peterson and Weston Jones; grandchildren, Kallie Jones and Ashley and Eleanor Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Farmer Funeral Chapel in Buhl. Memorials may be made to the Castleford Quick Response, P.O. Box 682, Castleford, ID 83321.
• Published Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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