David Allen Jones

A Celebration of Life for David Allen Jones, 59, of Starbuck, MN will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria, MN with Pastor Gregg Donnelly officiating.

David Allen Jones was born on March 15, 1966, to Edward “Eddie” and Madeleine Jones. They made their home in the Morris area. He was confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Morris, MN. Dave graduated from the Chokio-Alberta High School in 1984. After high school, he moved to the Twin Cities where he attended Anoka Technical College for Fluid Power and Anoka Community College for Accounting. Dave went on to have several other certifications such as his boiler license and pool license.

Dave married his high school sweetheart, Lori Zimmerman, on March 22, 1986, and had three beautiful children: Rossitor, Austin and Gabrielle. On November 30, 2019, he married Sandy Aaberg at the Stained Glass Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, NV. Sandy brought two boys, Andrew and Jacob, to their blended family.

Dave’s favorite thing in life was fishing. Dave could spend many hours trolling for walleyes or shore fishing (and, yes, you can catch northerns at night) on Lake Emily. Dave’s nickname was “Johnny two minnow”. Dave also had a love for hunting. He spent many hours “road” hunting for anything that might move. Dave enjoyed tinkering on his many projects and woodworking. He also enjoyed sitting and telling stories with friends. Dave had a passion for his many feline companions who were his constant comfort.

Dave’s three children were the light of his world. He spoke of them to anyone who would listen. Dave was looking forward to the birth of his first grandchild this May. The thought of being a grandpa excited him.

On May 23, 2024, Dave reaffirmed his faith in Christ by full immersion baptism at Pelican Lake, Ashby MN where he spent many childhood summer days. This day was even more special as the baptism took place at his Auntie Julie and Uncle Rick’s lake home. Dave found his home with Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria, MN pastored by Trinity Opp. Dave formed a special connection with Pastor Gregg Donnelly and was always eager to chat with him after Sunday services.

Dave passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 24, 2025, after a three-year battle with small cell lung cancer.

Dave is survived by his loving wife, Sandy; his children, Rossitor, Austin and Gabrielle; stepchildren, Andrew (Damien) and Jacob; stepbrothers, Jonathan Walters and Raymond Walters; Uncle Shane and Auntie Ruth Jones; Uncle Rick and Auntie Julie Gramm; and Uncle Craig and Auntie Laura Jones; and many cousins.

Dave is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Ed Walters; grandparents, Rossiter “Babe” and Vera Jones, and Oscar and Doris “Ma” Driggins; and his good friend, Kent Haas.

Dave’s final days were made more comfortable by the incredible staff at Glacial Ridge Home Care and Hospice.