Donald Jones

Donald D. Jones, 91, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away November 13, 2025 at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was born in rural Davis County, Iowa on July 25, 1934 to Lowell “Jump” and Lucille Lippert Jones. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1951. Following graduation, he farmed with his dad and on June 19, 1955 he married Carol Snook in Ottumwa, Iowa. They had been married for almost 57 years when she passed away on March 26, 2012. Don continued to farm with his dad until he was drafted in to the Army in 1957. He was stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia until he was assigned to Maison Fort near Orleans, France for the remainder of his tour of duty. In 1968, Don was elected Clerk of District Court, Davis County, Iowa. He resigned in 1972 and joined Boone Blank Book Company, Boone, Iowa in sales – working mainly with county government offices. In 1988, Don and Carol started their own company, J&J Business Forms until retiring. Farming was a huge part of his life and he and Carol continued raising cattle and gardening throughout their lives. In 1997, Don and Carol were awarded the Davis County Cattle Producers of the Year from the Davis County Cattlemen’s Association. During his lifetime, Don was active in the Bloomfield Jaycees, Davis County Cattlemen’s Association, Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion, and the Davis County Fair Board. He was a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church, the NRA, and a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, and golfing. Don is survived by his children, Kelley (David) Rue, Kevin (LeeAnn) Jones both of Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren, David II (Jen) Rue of Norwalk, Iowa, Brandon (Nicole) Jones of Ankeny, Iowa, Kaleb Jones of Newton, Iowa, Meggan (Curtis) Pauscher of Ankeny, Iowa; ten great-grandchildren, David III (Zoe) Rue, Emma Rue, Dylan Casebolt, Irelynd Casebolt, Daltyn Casebolt, Lexi Alt, Ian Alt, Chloe Pauscher, Carrigan Pauscher, Cailyn Pauscher; sister, Peggy Jones Chapman of Williamsburg, Iowa; nephews, Steven (Esther) Chapman of Dubuque, Iowa, Jeffrey (Sue) Chapman of Williamsburg, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; daughter, Lezlie Ann; and a brother-in-law, Roland (Ron) Chapman. Memorial services will be held at noon on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Thom Bryant of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Visitation with the family present to greet friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Ottumwa Lodge #16 A.F. & A.M. will perform services at the start of the memorial service. Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion will perform graveside military rites at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion and the Bloomfield United Methodist Church.

Donald Jones

July 25, 1934 - November 13, 2025