Re: [Cal_Boats] Roger Jones Obituary

Thank you Wilkie for posting! Gregg & Dannae Puget Sound Cal 3-29 In a message dated 6/5/2008 8:52:14 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, wi… [at] mariposasailing.com writes: There were a few requests for this information, so I took the liberty of posting it. Roger Jones Roger JONES Roger Jones passed peacefully on June 2, 2008, following a brief illness. Roger was born in San Mateo, CA on May 23, 1943, and moved to Reno with his wife Lori in 1990. Roger was a talented man in so many areas. He developed several technologies for environmentally sound building materials during the last 10 years. Roger had a deep love and respect for the earth and concentrated his work efforts on ways to make the environment cleaner, better and safer for future generations. Roger leaves behind his wife Lori; daughters, K. C., Cindy and Wendy; 7 grandchildren; his Gordon Setters; mother, Barbara Jones, sister, Loriellen; brother, Bruce and many wonderful friends. He had a passion for and love of life and sailing and has left a remarkable legacy behind in Sierra Nevada Community Sailing. Heartfelt thanks go out to the friends who supported Roger and Lori through his illness. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, June 8, at 3 p.m. Please call 852-2320 for details and directions. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sierra Nevada Community Sailing at P.O. Box 19655, Reno, NV 89511. Roger was the founder and inspiration behind Sierra Nevada Community Sailing (a.k.a. The Sagebrush Sailing Academy). For you, my love, fair winds and following seas. You were a great man, filled with kindness and compassion for your fellow man and for all of God's creatures. You will be so missed and in our hearts until we meet again at the Crest of the Trail. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)