Wellen A. 'Bud' Jones

Wellen A. "Bud" Jones, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook with family members at his bedside. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the Turner Christian Church. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook.

Bud, a farmer, was a lifelong resident of Turner and the Big Flat area. He was an early pioneer of rural electrification; serving many years on local, state, and national R.E.C. boards.

Wellen was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy. He is survived by his sisters, Delores Calvert of Vancouver, Wash., Rosella (Russell) Skones of Star, Idaho, his children, Wellen (Edie) Jones, Jr. of Turner, Phyllis (Jack) Laden of Polaris, Mont., Warren (Cherie) Jones of Thayne, Wyo. and Terry (Tammy) Jones of Turner, 13 grandchildren and two great granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Turner Christian Church, the Turner Park, or ones choice.