Michael Andrew Jones

It’s with a broken heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Michael Andrew Jones on December 3, 2024.

Mike was a loving husband to his wife Stephanie and a loving, doting father to his two boys Jack and Charlie. His greatest joy was being with his immediate family and his 5 brothers and sisters. To Mike, his wife and sons were everything. He treasured their daily trips to Alby’s with Steph and often said that everything that he did in his life was for his two boys. He took immense pride in attending their school and sports activities, and creating special memories through one-on-one trips with them.

Mike adored his nieces and nephews, who lovingly called him “Uncle Dude.” He was undeniably their favorite uncle.

Mike took great pleasure in designing and decorating his beautiful home, incorporating nostalgic pieces from his past. He also found joy in maintaining his meticulously landscaped yard. He was an entrepreneur ­though he disliked the term-he successfully owned and operating businesses in Phoenix.

In his early 20’s, Mike dedicated two years to serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Argentina Neuquen Mission. He often reminisced that they were some of the best two years of his life. He loved the people, culture and language. Mike often prepared Milanese for his family, tirelessly perfecting the recipe to capture the authentic flavors of Argentina. His bilingual fluency in English and Spanish allowed him to connect and build friendships with everyone he met.

Mike attended BYU and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Zoology.

Mike is survived by his wife, Stephanie, 2 sons, Jack and Charlie, Mother, Loretta Jones, 2 sisters, Julie (Brent) Brooks and Jennifer (Jared) Nesbit, and 3 brothers, John S. (Teri) Jones, Matthew (Isa) Jones, and Paul (Kaycee) Jones.

Funeral services will be held at Gilbert Memorial Park December 13, 2024 from 12p-lp, with a viewing just before from lla-12p.