Sheri Jones

McFarland

Sheri Jones, age 59, of McFarland passed away on June 6, 2021, peacefully at home in her husband’s arms. Sheri was the daughter of Gene and Elaine (Bisbee) Barden. She was united in marriage to Jon Jones on February 14, 1981 in Portage.

Sheri was a manufacturing supervisor for Heurikon Corporation as well as a baker at Pick and Save and retail clerk at Ben Franklin. Sheri loved dogs. She and her husband had a beloved Standard Poodle “Saka” for 15 years. Sheri maintained an active lifestyle throughout her life including weightlifting and various aerobic activities. She and her husband loved riding their Harley Davidson “Hog” and traveling by both motorcycle and car to Wisconsin Dells and its attractions. She loved hiking in several state parks. Sheri loved spending time in coffee shops in many of the cities she traveled to. Sheri also loved the Circus World Museum, Laurel and Hardy and was fascinated by the history behind historical artifacts.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jon, sister-in-law, Holly Powers, husband, Mike and their children Jenny, Jessie and Josh; siblings Melanie, Penny, Tim and Todd, as well as other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, Joyce, and Sheri and Jon's Standard Poodle “SAKA”.

A private celebration of life will be held in the future.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dane County Humane Society.

Sheri bravely battled illness for the last 4 years of her life. She and her husband Jon celebrated 40 years of marriage Valentine’s Day 2021 and renewed their vows of commitment to each other in the presence of God on that day.

Jon's message:

Sheri my love, my sweet angel and soul mate- while in unimaginable grief at your passing, you know how proud I am of your strength in battling your illness for an incredible 4 years. I appreciate every moment we were together. I’m glad I was there to hold, kiss and comfort you while you passed from your earthly body into your spiritual, disease-free body. I know you’re watching over me until we unite again in Heaven. Be at peace my love.