Barbara Bouwhuis Jones was born May 7, 1932 to Fred Bouwhuis and Laura May Jones. Barbara had deep roots in the Malad Valley. Her great grandparents were Welsh pioneer settlers, who came to this area in the 1860s.

 Her parents went to California during the Depression to find work. Barbara and her twin sister were the first premature cesarean babies born in Santa Marie, California. They were so small they fit in shoe boxes and were kept warm in little cotton suits.

 While she was visiting relatives in Idaho she met Bill Jones. They were married June 10, 1951. They were blessed with 7 children. Patti, Brad, Barry, Penny, Peggy, Pamela and Paula. Pamela died as an infant.

Bill’s farming and ranching abilities took them from Cherry Creek to Holbrook, Snowville, Strevell, Trout Creek and Grouse Creek. They finally retired in Malad in the 90s. Bill died unexpectedly in 2000.

 Barbara had many talents including piano and violin as a youth. She was a wonderful seamstress; sewing for her children and many folks in the communities wherever she lived. She taught others how and made many quilts ~ mostly for others. She had a knack for making beautiful handwork; knitting, crochet, ceramics, and crafts. Later in life she made dozens of counted cross stitch treasures for family and friends. She was a very good cook and enjoyed trying new recipes. She made the most wonderful homemade bread! Her baked beans and boiled raisin cake were often requested for family and church gatherings.

 She loved reading and probably read 1000s of books. She was a hard worker in and outside of her home. She was known for her kind and generous nature.

 She worked in the Malad Museum for many years and enjoyed exchanging stories with visitors. She loved genealogy and history.

 She was very proud of her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments and tried to attend their various activities.

 She has 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

 She is survived by her children. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill, baby daughter and a grandson Ben.