Cynthia “Cindy” Jeanne Jones passed away at 78 years old in the early morning hours on September 13, 2024. She was comfortable at home surrounded by her daughters, grandchildren, and her sister Cathy.
Cynthia was born on February 28, 1946, in Butte, Montana. She was one of 13 children, second born, and first daughter born to Pauline Regan and Paul Schutz.
From an early age Cynthia was strong willed and resilient. When she was young, she thought her name was Cynthia Jeanne Autry, after Gene Autry. She loved playing football and volleyball as long as she could also get “dolled” up.
She attended Butte schools and received her GED. She went on to graduate nursing school and obtain her LPN while raising three beautiful daughters. Cynthia started working at Warm Springs, but soon after switched to St. James Hospital where she worked for 23 years.
Cynthia married Russel Jones in December 1991. During the course of their marriage, Cynthia and Russel spend time traveling to see the ocean, flying in planes, sightseeing, and visiting Canada. Russel was able to inspire her adventurous side. She was a dedicated and passionate nurse. Cynthia had loving hands, but a stout foot. She handled everything life threw at her with grace and determination.
Cynthia was an avid bowler, enjoyed playing cards and dice with her best friends, and loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved and collected frog knick knacks. When health permitted, she loved to go to lunch with her “Lunch bunch”.
Cynthia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was the lighthouse in any storm, and the chord that held everyone together. To know Cynthia was to know love and light. She lit up every room she entered, and her jokes could make a sailor blush.
Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, Les Jones; mom and dad Pauline Ford and Tom Regan; Grandma Ford; brothers, Jerry (Punkie) Schutz, Davey Bowser, and Petey Schutz; sister, Roxanne Whit; grandson Saxon Walton; son in law, Tim Bennett; her true love Gerry Grant; brother in law Earl Ozanne; life long friends, Linda Haze, Ellen Hill, Louann Bennett; as well as many aunts, uncles, and family members.
Cynthia is survived by her daughters, Donna Bennett, Tammy (Steve) Billson, Roberta Schutz, all of Butte; stepson, Robert Jones; brothers and sisters, Cathy Woods, Paulette (George) Harder, Debbie (Jerry) Don Bowser, Pam Ozanne, Dale Bowser, John and Kim Bowser, Tommy (Lori) Regan; grandchildren, Justin (Katie), TJ (Whitney), Amber (Kevin), Jason, Nikita (Andy), Seth, Techia (Connor), Travis (Mariah) and Jolynn; lifelong friends, Claudia, Linda Keho, Linda Smith; and sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Alex Ham, Cynthia’s dedicated home nurse.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Abundant Life Church, 630 W Iron St., Butte, Montana. Reception will follow at the church.
Visit below to offer the family condolences or to share a memory of Cynthia.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation services is privileged to care for Cynthia and her family.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday October 1, 2024
Abundant Life Fellowship Church
630 West Iron St.
Butte, MT 59701
Reception
Immediately Following Service
Tuesday October 1, 2024
Abundant Life Fellowship Church
630 West Iron St.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Kimberly Bowser says
Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in GOD, Believe also in ME. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I Will Come Again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I Am , there ye may be also. (John 14: 1-3) I read these verses to Cindy about a week before she went home on my birthday. We Love you to Foreverly n Always! until we meet in our Heavenly Home, Love Jonny and Kim
Brandi Satterthwaite says
My darling Auntie will forever be embedded in my heart.. She loved when I would call her & chat her face off on videocalls .
Your wings were ready Auntie , but our hearts were not. Thank you for always being fancy lips. 💋♥️ We love you so
Connie Padrotti says
My Deepest Sympathy Cindy was such a Great Lady knew her for many years and Dated my Uncle Norman Rule Rest in Peace Connie Padrotti
Joe Gollette says
My heartfelt condolences to the family!! Rest in peace Cynthia!!
Robyn says
As if you need to be told, you’re Mom was a super mom! One funny and amazing lady. My love and condolences to your family.
Krissy Hanley says
Im so very sorry to hear this. She was my 2nd Mother growing up. She was an awesome lady. This is a great loss. Im so sorry Donna, Tammy, Berta & family. Rest in peace Cindy.
Beverly Leary says
I worked with Cindy for several years on 3rd floor at St. James Hospital. It was always a good day when Cindy was there. Her humor kept us with big smiles and hardy laughs. Rest in Peace, Cindy. My sympathy to her family.
Danette Melvin says
I worked with Cindy at St. James. Those were the good old days and Cindy was the reason so many of those days were good. My condolences to her family.
Lynda DeWitt says
I had the honor of knowing and working with Cindy. She was a joyful caring nurse, her humor could light up the room She was definitely one of the “Good Ones”.
Rest in peace Cindy. Lynda DeWitt
Roberta says
Thank you for all your kind words!