Frederick L. Jones
January 11, 1940 - August 11, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Frederick L. “Rick” Jones, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, with his daughter by his side. He was born on Jan. 11, 1940, in Rutland, Vt., the son of Frederick and Mary (Leonard) Jones.
After serving in the U.S. Army, Rick moved to Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. He then moved to Madison and worked for the Dane County Library Service for 30 years. Upon retirement, Rick gave thousands of hours volunteering at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Foundation, AA 511 Club, Wisconsin Wetlands Association, Madison Blues Society, and the Goodman Community Center.
Rick celebrated 50 years of sobriety on Aug. 9, 2021. He treasured the joy, great friends, and quality of life sobriety brought him.
Rick was an avid nature enthusiast and birder. He was a Badgers, Packers and NASCAR fan. He cherished his bond of sports with his daughter, Marcia.
Rick is survived by his daughter, Marcia (Henry) Evans; granddaughter, Cortney Evans; niece, Dorothy “Dee” (John) Jones; nephew, Scott (Johnna) Dickie; his beloved kitty, Tasha; and MANY friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel L. Jones; parents; and sisters, Cathleen “Kaye” Dickie and Muriel.
A memorial service will be held at THE ALANO CLUB, 511 N. Carroll St., Madison, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.
Memorials may be made in Rick’s name to AA 511 Club or the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Memorial Service
Sun Aug 15, 2021 @ 7:00 PM CDT
The Alano Club • 511 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI null
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Kristin - on behalf of Goodman Community Center
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Rick was a quiet force for good. He spent hours and hours entering data for our food pantry at the Goodman Community Center for years, which was a huge gift to us. We will always be grateful for Rick. Our sympathies to his family and friends.
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Connie Deanovich
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With love and gratitude to Rick. You will be missed. Connie Deanovich
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Liz Himpsel
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Rick was one of the good people--so quietly fun and funny. He could find humor in so many things. Volunteering along side Rick was such a joy. He was always willing to do more than his share. He and I shared similar reading interests so we enjoyed comparing notes on our latest reads and recommending new authors to one another. He will be missed by many, many people.
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Tracy Bredeson and Andrew Bohage
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Rick will always be in our hearts. We are forever grateful for the love and care he gave. Our thoughts are with you, Marcia.
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Tracy Bredeson
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Marcia-My first memory of Rick was many years ago, when I was a little kid, in a new town and new school with few friends. Rick helped me grow up and has been with my family and me through all of our happy and sad times. Thank you, Rick, for your love and generosity. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives.
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Tracy Hames - Wisconsin Wetlands Association
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Rick was like one of the family here at Wisconsin Wetlands Association. We are so thankful for his years of volunteer service to wetlands. We will miss you dearly, Rick and are grateful for having the pleasure to work with you and to get to know you over the years.