Ella (E.) Joan Jones passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 9, 2022.
Joan was born on October 27, 1936 in Parks, NE to Martin and Ella Lutz and was the youngest of eight siblings. After graduating Parks High School, Joan married W. Dee Jones in a church wedding in Benkelman, NE on May 23, 1954 and went on to have four children Billy, Bobby, Brenda and Brad.
Joan and Dee made their living working together building a successful farm and ranch in Dundy County. In 1975, the Jones family relocated to North Platte, NE, where they continued to farm and ranch and opened up Big Johns restaurant. Joan spent countless hours at Big Johns and made it very successful. Joan loved people and developed close bonds with all her patrons. Her hospitality continued to the Cedar Bowl and her volunteer work with Nebraska Land Days for 15 years.
Joan was famous for her homemade margaritas, her immaculate yard and was an impactful member of the community. She will be remembered as a great neighbor and friend to many.
Joan enjoyed good health throughout her life and will be dearly missed by loved ones. Joan is survived by her husband, her children Bob, Brenda, and Brad, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.