Obituary of Steven Loyal Jones

Steven Loyal Jones, 63, of Arden Hills, passed away Friday September 21, 2024. He was born November 6, 1960, in Park Rapids, Minnesota to Loyal and Lillian (Karjala) Jones. Steve was the youngest of six children and enjoyed growing up around the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota. Throughout his childhood, Steve learned to love the outdoors and activities such as fishing, hunting, skiing,  and boating.

After graduating from Park Rapids High School in 1979, Steve moved to St. Paul to attend Hamline University. He graduated from Dunwoody Institute’s H.V.A.C. Design program with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in 1995 before spending his career working as an H.V.A.C. system designer in the Twin Cities.

In 1989, Steve met the love of his life, Belinda Westmaas. The two married on August 21, 1993 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Together they had three children, Isaac, Levi,  and Lillian.

Steve spent much of his time tinkering with mechanics, as well as being interested in music, science, and politics. He was devoted to his family and to his many dear friends.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother Tom Jones. He is survived by his wife Belinda Jones, three children Isaac, Levi and Lily Jones, sisters Bev (Jim) Payne, Barb (Gary) Miles, Nancy (Greg) Gwaltney, brother Bill (Ann) Jones, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial gathering will be held October 19 at Centennial United Methodist Church, 1524 County Road C-2 West, in St. Paul, MN, with a visitation starting at noon, a service at 1:00 PM, and a reception at the church to follow.