LEST WE FORGET 241 JONES, Norman WWII The son of Harry and Alvilde Jones, Norman Jones was born in Outlook on January 31, 1920. One of ten children, Norman was raised on the family farm near Ardath, Saskatchewan. He attended school until 1937. During the hard times of the Depression, Norman did farm work after leaving school. Like many young men, he ‘rode the rails’—in his case, toWhite Fox, Saskatchewan looking for farm work. He enlisted in the army in Regina on June 19, 1941 and did basic training in Dundurn and Regina. Norman was deployed to England where he served as a driver with the RCASC. He told family members that he recalls driving a General on one occasion. He drove trucks and ambulances. Returning to Canada, he resumed civilian life on January 22, 1946, having served four and a half years with the Corps. Earlier, he and Margaret Robinson had wed on August 29, 1944 in Regina, just four months before Norman was sent to England. Carol, their first child, was born while Norman was overseas. Three more daughters joined the family after the war: Edith, Constance and Elizabeth. The family moved to the Robinson farm near Vanguard; Norman bought the farm with VLA loan, and continued to farm for the next 33 years, raising purebred Hereford cattle. He and Margaret ensured their daughters received good educations. Norman was a warden for the Vanguard Anglican Church for 27 years. He retired from farming in 1982. After a short time in Vancouver, he and Margaret returned to Regina. Norman Jones passed away on May 1, 1986 in Regina. He is buried in Riverside Memorial Park in Regina. JONES, Richard “Lloyd” WWII Lloyd was a proud member of the PPCLI since 1942. He had a long and varied career, from a grain buyer for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, to plumbing and heating. He was an organizer and official for Indian Head minor baseball; and a coordinator of the Indian Head branch of the militia and Air Cadets. Lloyd was also an active member in the Indian Head Senior hockey and baseball leagues. A resident of Regina since 1973, he retired from U DO IT Plumbing and Heating. Lloyd became a member and eventually the President of The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 1; member and past President of The Royal United Services Institute and PPCLI Association; Chairman and Chief Laborer of the Regina Poppy Campaign; Canadian Senior Games board member; CNIB board member; WWI and WWII Memorial Committee; a member of the Lakeview Community Association; Preservation of Old Music Society; and the Welsh society and choir. A deserving recipient of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal and the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, Lloyd was a perfect example of a true Saskatchewan volunteer and made a difference to many people. Lloyd passed away on September 22, 2020, at the age of 95.
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