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Jones -- Louise Andrews Jones, 85, longtime Albuquerque resident and wife of the late Colonel David R. Jones (1918-1992), died in Lovelace Hospice on April 14, 2003. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Anne Jones (1950-1999). She is survived by daughter, Susan Elizabeth Jones of Albuquerque; son, David Reese Jones IV, his wife, Sue Ann Luna Jones; and grandchildren, Samuel David Jones and Reagan Lee Jones of Tampa, Florida. Mary Louise Andrews was born July 14, 1917, in Samson, Alabama, and grew up in Bonifay, Florida. She began her 49-year marriage to Dave in 1942 after meeting him at a wartime Valentine dance in Pensacola. She had a long career as an executive secretary and worked at the Pentagon in the 1960s while raising three children and hosting events as an Air Force officer's wife. Louise was a talented artist, loved the outdoors and enjoyed exploring the rich history of New Mexico and Colorado. She volunteered as a docent at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and was an avid bird watcher, flower gardener and horsewoman. She served as president of the Arabian Horse Association of New Mexico and on the vestry of Saint Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church. She will be especially missed by the exceptional and loving staff of the Haven Care Dogwood House. Memorial Eulogy and Holy Eucharist on Saturday, April 26, 2003 at 10:00 a.m., St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Rd. NW. Her remains will be placed with those of her husband at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Sunrise Funeral Options.
        Published on: Fri April 18, 2003