Long time Willowbrook resident Ethel Jones passed away February 8, 2015 in Kaslo at the age of 91 years. She is survived by Sons Terry (Dina) of Woodbury, Rick (Heather) at Mirror Lake, and Lex (Gail) of Kaslo. Five grandchildren: Terry (Karla), Alicia, Casey (Shane), Nick (Dezz), and Chad. Great-grandson Jason. Sister Dody Thompson of North Vancouver, and Sister-in-law Betty (Keith) Killick of Chilliwack. Ethel was predeceased by her husband Fred in 2010, and their daughters Susie in 1958, and Annie in 1972.

Ethel was a hard working woman who operated many businesses with Fred including “Westlake Lodge” at Hollyburn Mountain in the 1940’s,  Motels in Nelson and Okanagan Falls, and Kaslo Marine Service. Together they enjoyed a long retirement, tending a large garden in Willowbrook in the summer, and loved skiing at Baldy in the winter. Ethel had recently moved to Kaslo to be closer to her family. A memorial will be held in Kaslo in the spring.