Jacquelyn “Jaci” Ann Jones passed away on Oct. 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Salem, Oregon, to Edward and Ruth Keys, Jaci was the youngest of four daughters. She grew up in Myrtle Point and Glide, Oregon, where she met her former husband, Frank Jones. Together, they raised two children, Douglas and Michelle.
Jaci was a business owner, founding Riverstone Bookkeeping and Tax Service, and was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi. She loved family camping trips, attending her grandchildren’s events, and watching golf – a pastime she shared with her grandson-in-law Nate. She could be found supporting her family at band concerts, sporting events, county fairs, and cross country meets.
Jaci also deeply cherished her time with family during annual “Cousin’s Weekend” traditions, continuing the legacy started by her mother and great-aunts.
She is survived by her children Douglas (Danna) Jones and Michelle Jones; grandchildren Kalyn (Kevin), Megan (Steve), Ryan, Nicole (Nate), and Kyle; great-grandchildren Eleanor, Juliet, Charlotte, Isabel, and Rhett; and her loving partner Randy Shipman. She was preceded in death by her grandson Adam, her parents, and her sisters Patricia Casteel, Edna Brady, and Roberta “Bobbi” Shanafelt.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Anthony Hall, 11758 Sublimity Road SE, Sublimity. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Oregon Humane Society.
