The Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley is saddened to report the death of our friend and colleague, Iris Carter Jones, who passed away on Tuesday morning, March 21, 2006.
Iris was already engaged in genealogical research when, in 1979, she became a member of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento (G.A.S.). She served as president of G.A.S. from 1988 to 1990 and was editor of the *G.A.S.
Lites* newsletter for many years.
Having Krefeld German immigrant ancestry, Iris was a founding member of the Sacramento German Genealogy Society. Through her business, Links Genealogy Publications, she edited and published *Krefeld Immigrants and Their
Descendents,* as well as *The Fountain,* a newsletter for the surname
Welch/Welsh/Walsh.
In 1987, she helped organize the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley. She served as Council president from 2000 to 2003 and was editor of Council's newsletter from 1998 to 2004. She was also a former
regional director of the California State Genealogical Alliance.
Iris' long-time friend, Ralpha Crouse, remembers that "she never turned down a challenge and threw herself into anything that needed to be done. . .but she was also very good at delegating." She chaired such events as G.A.S.'
annual "Ancestor Safari" and the Council's 1996 conference. She served as local arrangements chair for the 2004 National Genealogical Society conference in Sacramento.
Iris' work in the genealogical community took an important turn in 1994 when she accepted a position as Legislative Network Coordinator for the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley. This position evolved into a statewide Legislative Watch chairmanship under the auspices
of the California State Genealogical Alliance. For nearly ten years, Iris kept tabs on pending legislation affecting preservation and access to records used by genealogists. In particular, she worked hard to retain open access to California's vital records. Her efforts were nationally recognized in 1996 when she was presented a Distinguished Service Award by the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
The Council extends deepest sympathy to Iris' husband, Ralph Jones, and family. No services are scheduled at this time.
Barbara Leak, President
Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley
===========================
Obituary: Iris Jones helped keep records open for genealogy
By Maija-Liisa Young -- Bee Metro Staff
Published 2:15 am PDT Saturday, April 8, 2006
Story appeared in Metro section, Page B5
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Iris Carter Jones, an active member of the Sacramento genealogy community who researched her family history for more than 35 years, placed her hobby above all else.
Over the years, she helped create several associations, worked to keep state records open for research and wrote several publications on the subject.
"She loved genealogy," said her friend Ralpha Crouse. "She just loved doing it. It was the No. 1 priority for her."
Mrs. Jones, a bubbly woman with a deep voice and a contagious laugh, who traced her family history back 300 years, died March 21 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was 69.
"She was just a super person," said her husband, Ralph Jones. "She was a very outgoing person. She had a good sense of humor."
Mrs. Jones helped start the Genealogical Association of Sacramento in 1979, serving as president from 1988 to 1990. Over the years, she was the editor of the organization's newsletter and oversaw the annual fundraiser.
"With Iris, you could give her a job and you knew it was going to be done well and competently," said her friend Donna Van Lone.
After learning about her German ancestry, Mrs. Jones helped create the Sacramento German Genealogy Society.
In the late 1980s, she helped organize the Genealogical & Historical Council of the Sacramento Valley, an umbrella group for the many genealogy groups in the area, and served as president from 2000 to 2003.
Mrs. Jones received a Distinguished Service Award from the National Federation of Genealogical Societies for fighting to keep state vital records open for research purposes after a state bill was proposed to limit access to those named in the records or to their next of kin.
"She had more chutzpah than anyone I know," said friend Barbara Leak. "When she did legislation work, she wasn't intimidated. ... She wasn't intimidated by anything."
Iris Loraine Carter was born in Turlock and raised in Klamath Falls, Ore. After high school, she moved back to California with her parents, Marie and Charles Larson.
She met her husband while working at Campbell's Soup in Sacramento. After marrying in 1964, Mrs. Jones stayed home and raised their five children.
She had worked on and off at a number of different jobs over the years, including at an employment agency and an awning company, said her husband.
Among other things, she managed a daughter's softball team and volunteered at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.
Having a soft spot for animals, she always had a cat or dog in the house.
Mrs. Jones wrote a number of genealogy publications about her various family lines, including "Krefeld Immigrants and Their Descendents" and "The Fountain."
She accomplished her dream of having the National Genealogical Society conference in Sacramento in 2004. Unfortunately, she was too ill to attend, according to her friend Joyce Buckland.
"We used to have long telephone conversations" about how to better serve the community, Buckland said. "She definitely believed in opening the doors of communication. This is one of the problems with genealogy, to get the word out about genealogy.
"That was one of the Iris' goals: to get the word out there."
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Iris Jones
Born: Jan. 15, 1937
Died: March 21, 2006
Remembered for: Her extensive work as an avid genealogist and fighting to keep California's vital records open for genealogy research
Survived by: Husband Ralph Jones of Sacramento; mother Marie Larson of Grass Valley; daughters Denise Jones, Diana Hutchinson, both of Sacramento, Sharon Phillips of Salt Lake City; sons Dennis Jones of Sacramento, Vernon Jones of Walnut Creek; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
Memorial services: No services will be held.
Remembrances: May be made to Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95828
About the writer:
The Bee's Maija-Liisa Young can be reached at (916) 321-1017 or [email protected].
Iris was already engaged in genealogical research when, in 1979, she became a member of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento (G.A.S.). She served as president of G.A.S. from 1988 to 1990 and was editor of the *G.A.S.
Lites* newsletter for many years.
Having Krefeld German immigrant ancestry, Iris was a founding member of the Sacramento German Genealogy Society. Through her business, Links Genealogy Publications, she edited and published *Krefeld Immigrants and Their
Descendents,* as well as *The Fountain,* a newsletter for the surname
Welch/Welsh/Walsh.
In 1987, she helped organize the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley. She served as Council president from 2000 to 2003 and was editor of Council's newsletter from 1998 to 2004. She was also a former
regional director of the California State Genealogical Alliance.
Iris' long-time friend, Ralpha Crouse, remembers that "she never turned down a challenge and threw herself into anything that needed to be done. . .but she was also very good at delegating." She chaired such events as G.A.S.'
annual "Ancestor Safari" and the Council's 1996 conference. She served as local arrangements chair for the 2004 National Genealogical Society conference in Sacramento.
Iris' work in the genealogical community took an important turn in 1994 when she accepted a position as Legislative Network Coordinator for the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley. This position evolved into a statewide Legislative Watch chairmanship under the auspices
of the California State Genealogical Alliance. For nearly ten years, Iris kept tabs on pending legislation affecting preservation and access to records used by genealogists. In particular, she worked hard to retain open access to California's vital records. Her efforts were nationally recognized in 1996 when she was presented a Distinguished Service Award by the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
The Council extends deepest sympathy to Iris' husband, Ralph Jones, and family. No services are scheduled at this time.
Barbara Leak, President
Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley
===========================
Obituary: Iris Jones helped keep records open for genealogy
By Maija-Liisa Young -- Bee Metro Staff
Published 2:15 am PDT Saturday, April 8, 2006
Story appeared in Metro section, Page B5
Get weekday updates of Sacramento Bee headlines and breaking news. Sign up here.
Iris Carter Jones, an active member of the Sacramento genealogy community who researched her family history for more than 35 years, placed her hobby above all else.
Over the years, she helped create several associations, worked to keep state records open for research and wrote several publications on the subject.
"She loved genealogy," said her friend Ralpha Crouse. "She just loved doing it. It was the No. 1 priority for her."
Mrs. Jones, a bubbly woman with a deep voice and a contagious laugh, who traced her family history back 300 years, died March 21 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was 69.
"She was just a super person," said her husband, Ralph Jones. "She was a very outgoing person. She had a good sense of humor."
Mrs. Jones helped start the Genealogical Association of Sacramento in 1979, serving as president from 1988 to 1990. Over the years, she was the editor of the organization's newsletter and oversaw the annual fundraiser.
"With Iris, you could give her a job and you knew it was going to be done well and competently," said her friend Donna Van Lone.
After learning about her German ancestry, Mrs. Jones helped create the Sacramento German Genealogy Society.
In the late 1980s, she helped organize the Genealogical & Historical Council of the Sacramento Valley, an umbrella group for the many genealogy groups in the area, and served as president from 2000 to 2003.
Mrs. Jones received a Distinguished Service Award from the National Federation of Genealogical Societies for fighting to keep state vital records open for research purposes after a state bill was proposed to limit access to those named in the records or to their next of kin.
"She had more chutzpah than anyone I know," said friend Barbara Leak. "When she did legislation work, she wasn't intimidated. ... She wasn't intimidated by anything."
Iris Loraine Carter was born in Turlock and raised in Klamath Falls, Ore. After high school, she moved back to California with her parents, Marie and Charles Larson.
She met her husband while working at Campbell's Soup in Sacramento. After marrying in 1964, Mrs. Jones stayed home and raised their five children.
She had worked on and off at a number of different jobs over the years, including at an employment agency and an awning company, said her husband.
Among other things, she managed a daughter's softball team and volunteered at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.
Having a soft spot for animals, she always had a cat or dog in the house.
Mrs. Jones wrote a number of genealogy publications about her various family lines, including "Krefeld Immigrants and Their Descendents" and "The Fountain."
She accomplished her dream of having the National Genealogical Society conference in Sacramento in 2004. Unfortunately, she was too ill to attend, according to her friend Joyce Buckland.
"We used to have long telephone conversations" about how to better serve the community, Buckland said. "She definitely believed in opening the doors of communication. This is one of the problems with genealogy, to get the word out about genealogy.
"That was one of the Iris' goals: to get the word out there."
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Iris Jones
Born: Jan. 15, 1937
Died: March 21, 2006
Remembered for: Her extensive work as an avid genealogist and fighting to keep California's vital records open for genealogy research
Survived by: Husband Ralph Jones of Sacramento; mother Marie Larson of Grass Valley; daughters Denise Jones, Diana Hutchinson, both of Sacramento, Sharon Phillips of Salt Lake City; sons Dennis Jones of Sacramento, Vernon Jones of Walnut Creek; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
Memorial services: No services will be held.
Remembrances: May be made to Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95828
About the writer:
The Bee's Maija-Liisa Young can be reached at (916) 321-1017 or [email protected].
The Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley is saddened to report the death of our friend and colleague, Iris Carter Jones, who passed away on Tuesday morning, March 21, 2006.
Iris was already engaged in genealogical research when, in 1979, she became a member of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento (G.A.S.). She served as president of G.A.S. from 1988 to 1990 and was editor of the *G.A.S.
Lites* newsletter for many years.
Having Krefeld German immigrant ancestry, Iris was a founding member of the Sacramento German Genealogy Society. Through her business, Links Genealogy Publications, she edited and published *Krefeld Immigrants and Their
Descendents,* as well as *The Fountain,* a newsletter for the surname
Welch/Welsh/Walsh.
In 1987, she helped organize the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley. She served as Council president from 2000 to 2003 and was editor of Council's newsletter from 1998 to 2004. She was also a former
regional director of the California State Genealogical Alliance.
Iris' long-time friend, Ralpha Crouse, remembers that "she never turned down a challenge and threw herself into anything that needed to be done. . .but she was also very good at delegating." She chaired such events as G.A.S.'
annual "Ancestor Safari" and the Council's 1996 conference. She served as local arrangements chair for the 2004 National Genealogical Society conference in Sacramento.
Iris' work in the genealogical community took an important turn in 1994 when she accepted a position as Legislative Network Coordinator for the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley. This position evolved into a statewide Legislative Watch chairmanship under the auspices
of the California State Genealogical Alliance. For nearly ten years, Iris kept tabs on pending legislation affecting preservation and access to records used by genealogists. In particular, she worked hard to retain open access to California's vital records. Her efforts were nationally recognized in 1996 when she was presented a Distinguished Service Award by the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
The Council extends deepest sympathy to Iris' husband, Ralph Jones, and family. No services are scheduled at this time.
Barbara Leak, President
Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley
===========================
Obituary: Iris Jones helped keep records open for genealogy
By Maija-Liisa Young -- Bee Metro Staff
Published 2:15 am PDT Saturday, April 8, 2006
Story appeared in Metro section, Page B5
Get weekday updates of Sacramento Bee headlines and breaking news. Sign up here.
Iris Carter Jones, an active member of the Sacramento genealogy community who researched her family history for more than 35 years, placed her hobby above all else.
Over the years, she helped create several associations, worked to keep state records open for research and wrote several publications on the subject.
"She loved genealogy," said her friend Ralpha Crouse. "She just loved doing it. It was the No. 1 priority for her."
Mrs. Jones, a bubbly woman with a deep voice and a contagious laugh, who traced her family history back 300 years, died March 21 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was 69.
"She was just a super person," said her husband, Ralph Jones. "She was a very outgoing person. She had a good sense of humor."
Mrs. Jones helped start the Genealogical Association of Sacramento in 1979, serving as president from 1988 to 1990. Over the years, she was the editor of the organization's newsletter and oversaw the annual fundraiser.
"With Iris, you could give her a job and you knew it was going to be done well and competently," said her friend Donna Van Lone.
After learning about her German ancestry, Mrs. Jones helped create the Sacramento German Genealogy Society.
In the late 1980s, she helped organize the Genealogical & Historical Council of the Sacramento Valley, an umbrella group for the many genealogy groups in the area, and served as president from 2000 to 2003.
Mrs. Jones received a Distinguished Service Award from the National Federation of Genealogical Societies for fighting to keep state vital records open for research purposes after a state bill was proposed to limit access to those named in the records or to their next of kin.
"She had more chutzpah than anyone I know," said friend Barbara Leak. "When she did legislation work, she wasn't intimidated. ... She wasn't intimidated by anything."
Iris Loraine Carter was born in Turlock and raised in Klamath Falls, Ore. After high school, she moved back to California with her parents, Marie and Charles Larson.
She met her husband while working at Campbell's Soup in Sacramento. After marrying in 1964, Mrs. Jones stayed home and raised their five children.
She had worked on and off at a number of different jobs over the years, including at an employment agency and an awning company, said her husband.
Among other things, she managed a daughter's softball team and volunteered at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.
Having a soft spot for animals, she always had a cat or dog in the house.
Mrs. Jones wrote a number of genealogy publications about her various family lines, including "Krefeld Immigrants and Their Descendents" and "The Fountain."
She accomplished her dream of having the National Genealogical Society conference in Sacramento in 2004. Unfortunately, she was too ill to attend, according to her friend Joyce Buckland.
"We used to have long telephone conversations" about how to better serve the community, Buckland said. "She definitely believed in opening the doors of communication. This is one of the problems with genealogy, to get the word out about genealogy.
"That was one of the Iris' goals: to get the word out there."
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Iris Jones
Born: Jan. 15, 1937
Died: March 21, 2006
Remembered for: Her extensive work as an avid genealogist and fighting to keep California's vital records open for genealogy research
Survived by: Husband Ralph Jones of Sacramento; mother Marie Larson of Grass Valley; daughters Denise Jones, Diana Hutchinson, both of Sacramento, Sharon Phillips of Salt Lake City; sons Dennis Jones of Sacramento, Vernon Jones of Walnut Creek; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
Memorial services: No services will be held.
Remembrances: May be made to Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95828
About the writer:
The Bee's Maija-Liisa Young can be reached at (916) 321-1017 or [email protected].
Iris was already engaged in genealogical research when, in 1979, she became a member of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento (G.A.S.). She served as president of G.A.S. from 1988 to 1990 and was editor of the *G.A.S.
Lites* newsletter for many years.
Having Krefeld German immigrant ancestry, Iris was a founding member of the Sacramento German Genealogy Society. Through her business, Links Genealogy Publications, she edited and published *Krefeld Immigrants and Their
Descendents,* as well as *The Fountain,* a newsletter for the surname
Welch/Welsh/Walsh.
In 1987, she helped organize the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley. She served as Council president from 2000 to 2003 and was editor of Council's newsletter from 1998 to 2004. She was also a former
regional director of the California State Genealogical Alliance.
Iris' long-time friend, Ralpha Crouse, remembers that "she never turned down a challenge and threw herself into anything that needed to be done. . .but she was also very good at delegating." She chaired such events as G.A.S.'
annual "Ancestor Safari" and the Council's 1996 conference. She served as local arrangements chair for the 2004 National Genealogical Society conference in Sacramento.
Iris' work in the genealogical community took an important turn in 1994 when she accepted a position as Legislative Network Coordinator for the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley. This position evolved into a statewide Legislative Watch chairmanship under the auspices
of the California State Genealogical Alliance. For nearly ten years, Iris kept tabs on pending legislation affecting preservation and access to records used by genealogists. In particular, she worked hard to retain open access to California's vital records. Her efforts were nationally recognized in 1996 when she was presented a Distinguished Service Award by the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
The Council extends deepest sympathy to Iris' husband, Ralph Jones, and family. No services are scheduled at this time.
Barbara Leak, President
Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley
===========================
Obituary: Iris Jones helped keep records open for genealogy
By Maija-Liisa Young -- Bee Metro Staff
Published 2:15 am PDT Saturday, April 8, 2006
Story appeared in Metro section, Page B5
Get weekday updates of Sacramento Bee headlines and breaking news. Sign up here.
Iris Carter Jones, an active member of the Sacramento genealogy community who researched her family history for more than 35 years, placed her hobby above all else.
Over the years, she helped create several associations, worked to keep state records open for research and wrote several publications on the subject.
"She loved genealogy," said her friend Ralpha Crouse. "She just loved doing it. It was the No. 1 priority for her."
Mrs. Jones, a bubbly woman with a deep voice and a contagious laugh, who traced her family history back 300 years, died March 21 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was 69.
"She was just a super person," said her husband, Ralph Jones. "She was a very outgoing person. She had a good sense of humor."
Mrs. Jones helped start the Genealogical Association of Sacramento in 1979, serving as president from 1988 to 1990. Over the years, she was the editor of the organization's newsletter and oversaw the annual fundraiser.
"With Iris, you could give her a job and you knew it was going to be done well and competently," said her friend Donna Van Lone.
After learning about her German ancestry, Mrs. Jones helped create the Sacramento German Genealogy Society.
In the late 1980s, she helped organize the Genealogical & Historical Council of the Sacramento Valley, an umbrella group for the many genealogy groups in the area, and served as president from 2000 to 2003.
Mrs. Jones received a Distinguished Service Award from the National Federation of Genealogical Societies for fighting to keep state vital records open for research purposes after a state bill was proposed to limit access to those named in the records or to their next of kin.
"She had more chutzpah than anyone I know," said friend Barbara Leak. "When she did legislation work, she wasn't intimidated. ... She wasn't intimidated by anything."
Iris Loraine Carter was born in Turlock and raised in Klamath Falls, Ore. After high school, she moved back to California with her parents, Marie and Charles Larson.
She met her husband while working at Campbell's Soup in Sacramento. After marrying in 1964, Mrs. Jones stayed home and raised their five children.
She had worked on and off at a number of different jobs over the years, including at an employment agency and an awning company, said her husband.
Among other things, she managed a daughter's softball team and volunteered at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.
Having a soft spot for animals, she always had a cat or dog in the house.
Mrs. Jones wrote a number of genealogy publications about her various family lines, including "Krefeld Immigrants and Their Descendents" and "The Fountain."
She accomplished her dream of having the National Genealogical Society conference in Sacramento in 2004. Unfortunately, she was too ill to attend, according to her friend Joyce Buckland.
"We used to have long telephone conversations" about how to better serve the community, Buckland said. "She definitely believed in opening the doors of communication. This is one of the problems with genealogy, to get the word out about genealogy.
"That was one of the Iris' goals: to get the word out there."
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Iris Jones
Born: Jan. 15, 1937
Died: March 21, 2006
Remembered for: Her extensive work as an avid genealogist and fighting to keep California's vital records open for genealogy research
Survived by: Husband Ralph Jones of Sacramento; mother Marie Larson of Grass Valley; daughters Denise Jones, Diana Hutchinson, both of Sacramento, Sharon Phillips of Salt Lake City; sons Dennis Jones of Sacramento, Vernon Jones of Walnut Creek; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
Memorial services: No services will be held.
Remembrances: May be made to Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95828
About the writer:
The Bee's Maija-Liisa Young can be reached at (916) 321-1017 or [email protected].
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