Ronald Jones

Parshall

Ronald Lee Jones was born on May 18, 1943, in Parshall, North Dakota, to H. Merle and Elnora (Clyde) Jones. He was raised in Parshall and attended Parshall High School. In May 1965, Ronnie was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was stationed at Fort Richardson near Anchorage Alaska, and received his honorable discharge in June of 1967.

From a young age, Ronnie demonstrated a strong work ethic. He spent over 60 years working in various businesses on Parshall’s Main Street. He began working at the age of 14 for the local dry cleaners and then the grocery store. While on leave from the Army, he would help out at the Standard Station. After returning home from the service, he began working for Haider Construction. Ronnie later worked at the Ford Garage and then spent several years at Walsh’s Bar & Steakhouse. He eventually found his career at Reservation Telephone Company, where he retired after 26 years of dedicated service.

On June 21, 1968, Ronnie married Judy Erickson. They made their home in Parshall and raised their family there. He was a member of the Arthur Solie American Legion Post 121 and the First Lutheran Church. He served his community on the Airport Board and the Parshall Cemetery Board. He was known for being a great listener; he was always willing to help wherever he could.

Ronnie was a devoted family man. He supported Judy as her pit crew while she raced for eight years. He also enjoyed watching dirt track races and was an avid basketball fan. He found immense joy in spending time with his grandchildren and attending their many activities.

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Ronald Lee Jones passed away at the age of 82, surrounded by his family at St Alexius Hospital in Bismarck. He will be remembered as a kind and caring man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Ron is survived by his wife, Judy Jones of Parshall; daughters, Kerri Hall (Bryce) Gettysburg, SD and Tanya Rother of Bridgewater, SD; sons, Justin Jones (Carrie) of Two Harbors, MN, Patrick Jones (Catherine) of Bismarck, and Scott Vorwerk of Parshall; grandchildren, Chayce and Colton Hall, Hunter and Ciara Rother, Kip, Kael, Kole, and Kaia Jones; great-grandchildren, Olli Valdez and Cienna Hall; brothers, Larry Jones, Miles Jones (Vicki), and Mike Jones (Kim); sisters, Pat Julson, Connie Harr (Kermit), and Barb Werlinger (Willy); sister-in-law, Brenda Jones; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Elnora Jones; brother, Warren Jones; brother-in-law, Willy Julson; granddaughter, Carrera Hall; and parents-in-law, Leonard and Marie Erickson.

Memorial Service: Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Parshall

Family and Friends Gathering: Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall (no reviewal, but friends may visit with the family and sign the register book)

Interment: Parshall Cemetery, Parshall

Memorials are preferred to Parshall Cemetery (PO Box 86, Parshall 58770) or First Lutheran Church (PO Box 487 Parshall, 58770)

Published by The Minot Daily News, August 28, 2025.