Obituary of Gail A. Jones

Gail A. Jones passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her home at the age of 77.

Born May 16, 1944 in Barron, Wisconsin, she was the loving daughter of Ervin and Eleanor Kolb.

Gail grew up on the Kolb family farm, north of Barron.  After high school she spent time living in Minneapolis, Washington DC, and 25 years in San Angelo, Texas before moving back to her hometown in 1989.  She worked as a paralegal for over 30 years prior to her retirement.  Recently, she moved to the Minneapolis area to be closer to her daughter, son-in-law and two granddaughters.

Her very favorite thing to do was “Shop ’til you Drop" with her granddaughters.

Gail is survived by her daughter, Kris (Scot) Waggoner, granddaughters, Noelle (20) and Izzi (16) all of Edina, MN; sisters, Carol (Don) Quinn of Rice Lake, Peggy (Jeff) Soller of Eau Claire.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Jones and her parents, Ervin and Eleanor Kolb.

A celebration of her life will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.  Visitation at 10:00, followed by the service at 11:00.