Marice A Jones Obituary (1926 - 2018)

Born October 19, 1926 in Rochester, MN; died March 8, 2018 in Seattle, WA. Survived by her children; Debbie Jones (Larry Stecher), Missie Ross, Rick Jones (Bonnie Bates), Alison Aleinikoff. Her grandchildren; Lauren Nelson (Sterling), Lindsey Vincent (Shea), Tyler Jones (Meredith), Alissa, Madeleine and Max Stecher, Kyle, Emily and Ryan Aleinikoff. Her siblings, Maralyn Swenson and Sharon Anderson (Larry); and their families. Preceded in death in 2001, by Richard, her loving husband of 50 years; her son-in-laws, Paul Ross in 1990 and Steve Aleinikoff in 2016. Marice was raised in Rochester, MN and graduated from the College of St. Teresa's then went to work at The Mayo Clinic as a medical social worker, where she met the love of her life, Dick Jones, who was completing his medical specialty in Internal Medicine. Shortly thereafter, in 1954, they moved to Seattle where Dick joined Virginia Mason Clinic. Marice was known as the life of the party, loving to sing and dance. She was a longtime member of community groups and organizations including; Ann Donohoe Circle of the Association for Catholic Childhood, St. Gerald Guild, Seattle Repertory Organization, Literary and Travel Club, St. Francis House and St. Bridget Church. In addition, Marice had many interests and enjoyed bridge club, crossword puzzles, theatre and volunteering for the organizations she belonged too. Marice and Dick travelled widely and spent even more time at "The Farm", the family's summer place on Case Inlet. Their many happy memories began on their honeymoon in 1951. As a family for over 50 years, every summer was spent water skiing, swimming, fishing, beach combing, clam digging and drinking "vodka smoothies" on the deck as the sun set over The Olympics. In addition, for over 30 years the family enjoyed the Bar M Dude Ranch where Marice could never go fast enough on her favorite horse, Traveller. For over 25 years the month of February was spent escaping the gray skies of Seattle in Maui. From the time they moved to Seattle, they were avid Husky football fans and season ticket holders. Marice resided at Skyline Retirement Community where she enjoyed the many activities and meeting new friends. The family is especially thankful for the outstanding care she received. Their kindness and diligence will be forever remembered. Marice's desire was to have remembrances sent to the charity of your choice. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 20th at 11am at St. James Cathedral 804 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98104. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Marice A Jones, please click here to visit our sympathy store.