On both sides of the heavely veil, July 21 is the birthdays for Harold and Ron Jones

It is up to debate as to which of the Jones boys twins were born first. One thing for sure, is both Ron and Harold were born in Nortonville, Juab County, when it was a thriving lush farming community between Mona and Nephi, with a school house that was also used for Church services. That was in 1921, when a variety of close knit families always helped each other. Both Harold and Ron kept that sense of helping others as both became public servants. Dona Jones, the late wife of Harold wrote an article about these two Jones Boys in 1987, when both were selected to be Grand Marshalls for the Western Parade of the Ute Stampede. The way the story goes, the rodeo committee asked one, but he refused unless his brother could be a co-Grand Marshall, and so it was. Dona wrote; "Keeping up with the Jones'" is a challenge extended to Ute Stampede visitors by twins, Harold and Ronald Jones of Nephi. Chosen as the first twosomes Western Parade Grand Marshals. These modern day Trail Blazers unite the past with the present, as they participated in the 1st Ute Stampede parade in 1935. We are proud of these two original Nephites of pioneer ancestry for their many years of faithful community service and support. Each one having completed 39 years of dedicated work. Harold for the Utah Department of Transportation as District Six Supervisor and Ronald as Juab County Road Foreman. Many people for many years have enjoyed the completed projects that have been done by these faithful workers. They have always given freely of their time and talents to church and community projects, being on call to assist with forest fires, flash floods, mud slides, road accidents; day and night snow removal. The Jones Boys first assignment for the Ute Stampede was at the 1935 beginning celebration, when as Boy Scouts, they assisted in cutting, gathering, hauling and constructing willows to build a large bowery, to be used for program lunch and rest areas. Harold has held various positions in the Nephi Nebo Posse Riding Club. He was recognized for his talents as a public announcer at Horse Shows, Fair, Parades and public events. Ronald enjoys people, and likes to visit and tell stories. He is a friend to young and old alike. He has been an Ambassador of good will working at the Premium Oil in meeting and greeting people from all over the United States. His cheery smile made visitors want to stop by the gas station to visit with him when passing through. He enjoys the outdoor life, especially campouts on the Deseret with the road crew. He is a good cook and enjoys sharing his talent at family and church socials. Both the Jones Boys are strictly western. Both enjoy riding the range on a horse or in the family vehicle. They love western music, both as listeners and as singers and sang a beautiful duet. They are devoted husbands, fathers and grandfathers." So wrote Dona Jones in 1987. Now that both wives of Ron and Harold have passed, as well as Harold, it may be time to go visit Ron Jones at the Red Cliffs Assisted Living Center in Nephi and listen to one of his stories. Give him some cashews and a Pepsi and he will keep you entertained until the cows come home! He is sharp as a whip with enormous retention ability if you ask him anything about Juab County people and farms. He hasn't given us the go sign yet, but he is thinking about a ride of his life for his 100th birthday, by putting him on the 15 year old unbroken bronc belonging to his son. Ron Jones-he still has true grit and may show the Milford Wright boys a thing or two about riding a bucking horse.