Gary Phillip Jones 's Obituary
Gary Phillip Jones Age 79 passed away peacefully at his home in Federal Way on 10/13/17 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born in Ogden UT on 12/5/37, and at 6 months moved with his family to the Tacoma Area. He is survived by his partner/spouse of 22 years, Brendan McDonald, his sister Joyce J. Wolf of Tacoma, Jim and Lynn Marzano (niece) of Tacoma and their sons Jason and Josh; nephew Michael Jones of Gig Harbor; cousin Julia Braithwaite of Ogden UT; and nieces Penny Jones Tucker, Nancy Jones Hewitt, Heidi Jones, and Susie Jones. He was a Boeing machinist for 30 years, before which he was adopted by the Yakima Tribe for his early work in Employment Security, and given the name "Bearded Sunshine." His friendly and tender spirit will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched. There will be no formal funeral. A Memorial gathering will be held at his home on 10/28/17 from 1 to 5 pm: 29903 9th Pl So. in Federal Way.
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