Robert Bruce Jones
1929-June 23, 2014
El Dorado Hills, California

Born in humble Rigby Idaho in 1929, Dr. Robert Bruce Jones (affectionately known as Bruce) was raised in Provo, Utah, by a single mother (Louise Williams Jones), and died peacefully at home in EI Dorado Hills, CA, surrounded by loving family members on June 23, 2014. In between, he spent over 40 wonderful years in Woodside, CA.

Dr. Jones was many things to many people. He was a veteran of the Korean War, an ROTC instructor, a 1960 graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, a lay minister for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and actively involved in multiple civil activities.

He literally sacrificed?though he would not call it such?thousands of hours working with those in spiritual, personal and financial need and was a friend to all who came into contact with him. He dedicated his life to many philanthropic endeavors and was a full tithe payer to his church.

Dr. Jones practiced dentistry in the wonderful town of Woodside for over 40 years; his office was just a few doors down from "The Pub." His patients spanned from newly arrived, impoverished immigrants from Tonga and Samoa to the well-established rich and famous, including singer-songwriter, Neil Young.

However, most of his patients were ordinary working people; some families had him as their dentist for three generations. Skilled at his craft, and always on call, he relieved their pain. Children at his practice were always greeted with a toy treasure chest, from which to pick one?and often more-prizes.

Dr. Jones provided free dentistry to hundreds of missionaries and other members of the community without financial means; this not only involved sacrifice of time but real money out of his pocket due to the cost of materials.

He went on service missions for his church, worked with the mentally ill and developmentally disabled, and spontaneously assisted strangers. Just one example of this involved making a partial denture free of charge for a woman he met on the streets of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, while he was on vacation. Not even his dearest wife Carol knows all that he has done -- only his Heavenly Father knows.

Above all else, Dr. Jones was a wonderful husband and father. More than just an exceptional provider, he was a constant example of living his faith and of trying to leave the world a better place.

He taught his family right from wrong, was generous beyond fault, forgiving, caring, slow to anger, a peacemaker, and a true leader and lover of people.

One would be hard-pressed to find a single person who did not like and respect him. Dr. Jones also had a very strong intellect and quiet wit, which always put others at ease and made them laugh. He had a serious world view, but never took himself too seriously.

He is sorely missed but peacefully residing with his God surrounded by loving family members who went before him.

He is survived by Carol, his wife of 64 years, his seven children, his 30 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.