Corwin J. Jones, Stockton, CA

Corwin James Jones, 79, of Stockton, California passed away on November 7, 2021. He was born on October 24, 1942 to  Wester and Nora (Setlik) Jones in their  farmhouse near Arcadia, Nebraska.  He grew up in and near Loup City,  Nebraska, attending Loup City High School and helping his parents with  the farm.

Corwin  loved woodshop in school, and considered going to trade school to  become a cabinetmaker.  But the teachers  at his country school saw his academic potential and encouraged his  parents to send him to college, a first in his family. Before pursuing a  higher education, Corwin served in the U.S. Navy.  He then earned a  bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from  the University of Nebraska, where he met his future wife of 54 years,  Linda.  Even after leaving Nebraska for a Master’s Fellowship from  Hughes Aircraft in California, Corwin remained a diehard Cornhusker fan.  Go Big Red!

He  used the fellowship to obtain a Master’s in Engineering from UCLA and  worked for Hughes Aircraft for 10 years,  including while attending USC for his dental degree. Corwin’s affinity  for living in an agricultural community drew him to Stockton, California  to start his dental practice, and was where he lived for the next 45  years.  He was a lifetime member of the American  Dental Association and served as president of San Joaquin Dental  Society.

Although  many knew him as their dentist, he was also renowned for many other  endeavors.  Corwin was an accomplished  woodworker and wood turner, and was extremely proud of having served as  President of the Nor-Cal Woodturners and being a longtime member of  Johnny’s and Bay Area Woodturners. Corwin was an enthusiastic bridge  player, ready to join any foursome for cards at  a moment's notice.  He was an avid sports fan throughout his life, and  especially enjoyed women’s volleyball, men’s basketball and football at  any level.  Corwin enjoyed the outdoors, pheasant hunting, fishing and  spending time on the Delta, catching many  prized sturgeon and striped bass.  He was known for his  competitiveness, tremendous sense of humor, and passion to teach and  mentor others in his crafts.  

Corwin  was extremely proud of his family and was especially pleased that all  three of his children hold Master’s degrees.   Most important to him, though, was that they all are outstanding  citizens.  He was also so grateful for the special relationship he had  with his brother.  

Corwin is survived by his wife, Linda (Spiekermann) Jones; his children, Sharon Hughes (Chris) of Fremont, California,  Bryan Jones (Shari) of Fallbrook, California,  Melinda Decker (Bill Sunick) of Malvern, Pennsylvania; his  grandchildren, Lauren and Jared Hughes, who are both in college; his  brother, Cecil Jones (Janet) of Columbus, Nebraska, and many special extended family  members.