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Julie Ann Jones

Julie Ann Jones passed away at her home in Almira WA on Sunday, 4/12/2026. She was born 4/6/1942 in Kirkland, WA to Larry and Mary Gunderson. Her early years were spent in Kirkland, Garrison ND, and finally Almira where she spent the rest of her life. She married Nick Campbell on 1/16/1960. Julie and Nick lived north of Almira and farmed until Nick's death in 1971. Julie moved to town in the spring of 1972. She married Karl Jones on 2/22/1975 and resided in Almira until her death. Over the years, she worked at the school, Key Bank (Rainier Bank), the Bureau of Reclamation where she was a tour guide of the Grand Coulee Dam, and she finished her working career at Coulee Dam Credit Union. In her spare time, Julie loved to read and play bridge.

Julie is survived by her daughter Nancy (Jim Sabado) Campbell, her son Jeff (Vicki Davison) Campbell, her sister Marylu (Gary) Maddux, and her brother Wayne (Diana) Gunderson. She is also survived by her stepdaughter Anita Burch and stepson Wayne Jones. She received the most joy when spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Julie is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Julie was preceded in death by Nick Campbell, Karl Jones, her stepdaughter Miriam Martin, her nephew Nickolas Campbell, and her parents Larry and Mary Gunderson.

At Julie's request, no services will be held. Memorials can be made to the Almira Cemetery Endowment Association, PO Box 114, Almira, WA 99103.

 
 

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