Today, we pay tribute to Bert Jones, one of the Nephi Jones Boys of a hundred years ago.

One of the photos show five of the seven sons of Wm. Jones. Starting from the left on top are; Bert Jones, Dell Jones, Wm. Jones(father); bottom row are Alma, Vic and Grant Jones. The two other sons-Eddie and Ray died in their youth. The photo with the three kids are cousins Waldo Jones; Bert Jones and Roger Downs. Not only has Bert passed away, but his three kids too, so we wanted to pay tribute to him, as Bert has a hay wagon full of descendants living in Nephi and around. Bert was short but not as thick as his brother Dell, who became famous in Idaho for his ability to carry a hundred pound sack of potatoes on each shoulder. Bert was tough however, and in it's hay day, the Utah Poultry of Nephi relied on Bert to throw those heavy sacks of grain wherever he wished them to go. He was devoted to his family and farming in Nortonville, then worked hard at any task given him, including being a devoted Nephi City employee. He was proud of his fine looking Suffolk sheep. Although this writer is not good at math, Bert's family may be rich! We recently discovered his savings book from Nephi National Bank. In 1922, Bert or his family deposited a dollar in his account, and it appears it was never closed. Since First Security Bank took over the building and accounts, then Wells Fargo took over First Security, there may be $1,345, 682. 24 of accumulated interest....give or take a few sense! The savings book is up for grabs to any of Bert's family who want to pursue it and we will throw in the photos too.