Dennis Eugene Jones Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dennis Eugene Jones of Newport, Oregon, who passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Florence Elizabeth Jones and James Oliver Jones; his son Duncan Jones; and his sisters, Karen McClure and Marie Stacy.
He is survived by: his daughters, Joël Miles, Mariah Jones and Amity Jones; his grandchildren, Erin Poffenroth and Max Miles; and his siblings, Kitty Phipps, John Jones, Bobby Wilkes and David Jones.
Dennis also led workshops for educators at national conferences, and was honored in Washington D.C. as recipient of the National Science Foundation's 'Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.'.
