Diane Lee Jones

Diane Lee Jones, age 72, of Storm Lake, Iowa formerly of Fonda, Iowa died Thursday, January 09, 2014 at her home in Storm Lake. Diane Lee Kilts was born August 6, 1941 to Donald and Marie (Woods) Kilts in Kingsley, Iowa. She was baptized on April 5, 1942 at the First Congregational Church in Kingsley. Growing up, Diane attended grade school in Kingsley. In 1959, she graduated from Paullina High School. Diane furthered her education by attending Northwestern College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts on May 29, 1967. In May of 1985 she also received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista University, where she also graduated with honors, Cum Laude. On September 5, 1964, Diane was united in marriage to Harry LeRoy Jones. They were blessed with four children: Jeffrey Scott, Douglas James, Kelli Ann, and Kerri Lee. Diane spent most of her life as a teacher. She retired in 1988, but then started working at Tyson Security. She retired in 2003. Diane was a member of the United Methodist Church in Varina where she played the piano. She was also a member of the United Methodist Womenâ€™s Group, Women of Faith, and Mothers of Twins. Diane cherished spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, playing the piano for the Varina Methodist Church, and going to her grandchildrenâ€™s activities. Diane was a huge fan of Willie Nelson. She also enjoyed walks with her dog, Lucky. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Jeff (Abby) Jones of Albert City, Iowa; Doug (Molli) Jones of North Liberty, Iowa; Kelli (Paul) Kraft of Albert City, Iowa; Kerri Wenck (Jason Bouska) of Marathon, Iowa; grandchildren: Jordan, Dallas, Kaitlyn, and Brody Jones; Simon Jones; and Logan Wenck; step grandson, Tony Kraft; step granddaughter, Jennifer (Mike) Snedeker; step great grandchildren: Madison Nielson, Cole Kraft, Katelyn Howard, Haley and Sydney Snedeker; brother, Jim Kilts of Des Moines, Iowa; best friend, Gwen Lange; extended family and friends. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Marie Kilts.

Diane Lee Jones

August 6, 1941 - January 9, 2014