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In Memory Of
Gordon Jones
1964
2026
Gordon Jones
May 8, 1964 — Mar 27, 2026
Gordon Lee Jones, 61, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away peacefully from ALS on Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Gordon was born on May 8, 1964, in Sterling, Colorado, to Jimmie and Phyllis (Bringelson) Jones. He attended Sterling High School and Northeastern Junior College in Sterling prior to attending the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado to complete his degree. Gordon went on to build a career in accounting in various capacities and industries for 37 years.
Beyond his professional career, Gordon found his greatest joys in his marriage and role as a father. He was married to wife, Michelle (Varoz) Jones, for 34 years and they welcomed their daughter, Erika Jones, in 2001. He never missed an opportunity to support his daughter's various activities and events. Gordon was a high school basketball official for 21 years to stay involved in the sport he has always loved. Gordon also enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Michelle Jones; daughter, Erika Jones; siblings, Rodney (Shelly) Jones, Gary Jones, Rhonda (Gene) Purdy (Garrett (Wendy) Purdy; Rachel Purdy); and in-laws, Philip (Peg) Varoz, Kevin (Debi) Varoz (Tate, Riley), Amy (Kevin) Duda, Brianne (Alex) Maxwell (Elliot, Pierce, Shiloh, Conrad), Matthew (Megan) Varoz. He is also survived by numerous lifetime friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie (1982) and Phyllis (2018) Jones.
In lieu of flowers, the family has arranged for donations to be accepted via mail or online at First UMC Fort Collins at 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins, 80524 / firstchurchfc.org. Please indicate the funds are for "Gordon Jones Memorial Fund" if you choose to donate.
A memorial service will be held on April 10, 2026, at 11:00am at Fort Collins First United Methodist Church to honor and celebrate Gordon's life. It also will be live streamed at https://www.firstchurchfc.org/
Gordon was born on May 8, 1964, in Sterling, Colorado, to Jimmie and Phyllis (Bringelson) Jones. He attended Sterling High School and Northeastern Junior College in Sterling prior to attending the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado to complete his degree. Gordon went on to build a career in accounting in various capacities and industries for 37 years.
Beyond his professional career, Gordon found his greatest joys in his marriage and role as a father. He was married to wife, Michelle (Varoz) Jones, for 34 years and they welcomed their daughter, Erika Jones, in 2001. He never missed an opportunity to support his daughter's various activities and events. Gordon was a high school basketball official for 21 years to stay involved in the sport he has always loved. Gordon also enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Michelle Jones; daughter, Erika Jones; siblings, Rodney (Shelly) Jones, Gary Jones, Rhonda (Gene) Purdy (Garrett (Wendy) Purdy; Rachel Purdy); and in-laws, Philip (Peg) Varoz, Kevin (Debi) Varoz (Tate, Riley), Amy (Kevin) Duda, Brianne (Alex) Maxwell (Elliot, Pierce, Shiloh, Conrad), Matthew (Megan) Varoz. He is also survived by numerous lifetime friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie (1982) and Phyllis (2018) Jones.
In lieu of flowers, the family has arranged for donations to be accepted via mail or online at First UMC Fort Collins at 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins, 80524 / firstchurchfc.org. Please indicate the funds are for "Gordon Jones Memorial Fund" if you choose to donate.
A memorial service will be held on April 10, 2026, at 11:00am at Fort Collins First United Methodist Church to honor and celebrate Gordon's life. It also will be live streamed at https://www.firstchurchfc.org/
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