Marion Louise Jones

Marion L. McNair Jones passed away peacefully in Salem, Oregon on October 23, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. She leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and a life beautifully lived. Born in Seattle, Washington on November 17, 1925, to Henry McNair and Inez Olson and raised in Montana, Marion carried a lifelong love for nature and family that defined her entire journey. Marion also met her future husband, Alva Jones, in Montana and they married on March 20, 1944, in Whitefish, Montana.

Marion was dedicated to her family, finding great joy in the generations she helped nurture. Her warmth was mirrored in her many creative and social pursuits. She was an avid reader and expressed her eye for beauty by learning to paint later in life. Marion also enjoyed gardening, taking long walks, and visiting antique shops. Known for her lively spirit, she loved playing Bunko, Poof, pinochle, and Yahtzee with her friends and family. She also treasured spending time along the Oregon coast, a place that held a special spot in her heart.

Marion was preceded in death by her beloved spouse, Alva Jones; her dear son, Bruce Jones; her daughter-in-law, Beverly Jones; and her grandson-in-law, Mark Carbon.

Her memory will be forever carried forward by her surviving family, including her son, Gary Jones; her daughter-in-law, Toni Jones; her grandchildren, Shawn Jones and his wife Christina, Jason Jones and his wife Nikki, and Michelle Carbon; and her great-grandchildren, Bryce Carbon, Riley Carbon, Matthew Jones, and Claire Jones. Marion's gentle spirit, creativity, and devotion to her friends and family will be deeply missed and eternally remembered.