Daniel Jones, 85, of Grinnell, died November 17, 2022 at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. He was also lovingly cared for by Hospice of Pella and staff at the University of Iowa Hospital Dialysis Center in Grinnell.

Per Dan's wish, he will be cremated and the family will have a private celebration of life at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to PALS of Grinnell or St. Francis Manor and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112. Memories and condolences may be shared with his family online at www.smithfh.com.

Dan was born on January 10, 1937 in Boone, Iowa, the son of Jack and Ruth Jones. He was raised on the family farm south of Boone, where he treasured his childhood and young life working along side his father on the farm.

While attending the University of Iowa, he met and married his wife of 62 years, Nancy Ullrich of Grinnell. Dan and Nancy have two sons, Jeff (Sheri) of Dodge City, Kansas and Scott of Grinnell.

Dan was known to his family and friends for having a keen wit and sense of humor and he kept us laughing to the end. He loved staying informed and discussing politics, current events and reading and studying American history. A love of cooking and good food was a big part of his life. He was happy spending time in his kitchen preparing great meals for his family and friends. He loved his family's many pets including 10 rescued greyhounds, Rusty the collie, Blondie the yellow lab, Boots the cat, plus many others through the years.

His family meant everything to him. For those of us who have known him and loved him, he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Jeff and Scott; sister, Leah; and brother, Steve. He was preceded in death by his parents.