Michael Scott Jones, 55, born April 9, 1950 in Van Nuys, died suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005 in Hemet. He was the fourth child of Arthur Wyn Jones and Mildred Marie Mills Jones who preceded him in death.

Michael graduated from Cleveland High School in Reseda. He worked for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power before relocating to Idyllwild where he worked in construction. In his later years he lived in Hemet.

Michael is survived by his siblings, Nancy Wyn Jones Murachanian O’Horo (husband James), Toni Wyn Jones Segoine (husband Richard), and David Allen Jones (wife Carol), many nephews and nieces, and a host of friends who will miss his laughter and smile. He will never be forgotten.

Funeral services will be held privately by the Neptune Society. Donations in the name of Michael Jones may be made to the American Legion Post 800, Ronald McDonald House, P.O. Box 800, Idyllwild, CA 92549.

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