Annette Schooler Jones 1933 ~ 2025
On Thursday July 17th, 2025 Annette Schooler Jones Beloved Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 92. Annette was born on Feb. 15th, 1933 to Frank and Chloe Schooler where she was raised in Heber City UT. She graduated from Wasatch High School. She worked for Dr. Montgomery and part time at the local show house for three years. She met Neil Jones after he came home on leave from the army. Shortly after that (three weeks) they were married on July 6th,1952 and moved to American Fork where later their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple August of 1959. They lived their whole married life in American Fork where they raised 4 children: Sherrie, David, Brent and Cindy. Annette worked at Jolene's as a clothing inspector for 18 years. Later in life Neil and Annette opened their own store Classic Tuxedos in Midvale, UT. After 10 years in business they closed the store and Annette went to work with her daughter Sherrie and son-in-law Allen at Allen's Tuxedos for 21 years. She retired at the age of 85.
Annette enjoyed the family always coming over for Sunday dinners. She enjoyed quality time with her family, which gave her great joy. She enjoyed sitting on the front porch which became the gathering place for the whole neighborhood to come and visit. Annette was known as “Ma Jones” to everyone. Neil and Annette took great pride in their yard. It was the most beautiful yard on the block. Annette had a soft heart for animals, especially her cat (Kitty) which kept her company later in her life.
Annette is survived by her two daughters, Sherrie (Allen) Preston and Cindy (Brett) Street. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Annette was preceded in death by her husband, David Neil Jones; her sons David and Brent Jones; her parents, Frank and Chloe Schooler; and her siblings, Frank Jr., J.R., Horace (Pitch), Jack, and Cleo.
Special thanks to: Shawn Warenski for the kind words and helping the family arrange her services. Symbii Hospice nurses: Meagan, Terry and Lisa.
A viewing will be at Warenski Funeral Home on Friday July 25th, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the American Fork Cemetery.
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