A. Lucille "Lu" Jones, 71, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at her home in Columbus.

The funeral service will be Tuesday, May 30, 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:45 A.M. Memorials may be directed to FLC, American Cancer Society, Heart Fund, or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Alice Lucille "Lu" Aerni was born April 13, 1935 in Platte County, Columbus, Nebraska to Melvin John and Alice May (Ostrander) Aerni. She was a life long resident of Platte County, Nebraska. Lu attended District 10 and Immanuel Lutheran schools and graduated from Kramer High School in 1952. After high school, she worked at Consumer's Public Power District, later known as Nebraska Public Power District. She worked from 1952 - 1960, 1961 - 1963, and from 1964 - 1983. Lu was known as a very proficient secretary and worked as a personal secretary for H. L. "Kit " Carson, R. E. "Bob" Mathews, R. E. "Bob" Gangel, and D. W. "Woody" Hill.

Lu was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church Bible Study, and the Columbus Women's Club. She belonged to the Elks Ladies Golf League, NAWAGA, and enjoyed going to statewide golf tournaments. Lu also spent a lot of time with her grandchildren and attending their events and enjoyed playing bridge and cooking.. Lu participated in the Cancer Survivor Walks and work effort. She was a 5 year cancer survivor.

Lu married Terry G. Gaver on July 9, 1960 in Columbus and later married Cecil R. Jones on June 29, 1980 in Columbus.

Lu is survived by:
Husband - Cecil R. Jones of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Terri Lynn - Gaver-Terzi of Columbus, NE
Son - Troy D. (fiancée Kim Mundil) Gaver of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter - Rüya Terzi of Columbus, NE
Grandson - Cody Gaver-Anderson of Omaha, NE
Step Daughter - Debra (Larry) Carlson of Hay Springs, NE
Step Daughter - Linda (Jim) Petropoulos of Leawood, KS
Step Son - Mike (Kerry) Jones of York, NE
Step Daughter - Janet (Kevin) Bouc of Columbus, NE
9 - Step Grandchildren
1 - Step Great-Grandchild
Sister - Dorothy (Dr. Eugene) Van Hove of Carmel, IN
Brother - Jerry (Sara) Aerni of Columbus, NE
Brother - Melvin, Jr. (Kathy) Aerni of Madrid, NE
Many Niece's & Nephew's


Lu was preceded in death by:
Parents - Melvin & Alice Aerni
Grandparents

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The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me;
Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.


A. Lucille "Lu" Jones

Born
Saturday, April 13, 1935
Platte County, Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:00 A.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Richard Bringewatt

Music
Helen Bergt - organist
Ann Cattau - soloist
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
"The Lord's Prayer"
Congregational Hymns
"Amazing Grace"
"Now The Light Has Gone Away"

Casket Bearers
Cody Gaver-Anderson Ruya Terzi
Patrick Aerni Ryan Aerni
Suzanne Van Hove Jennifer Aerni
Annette Aughe Willard Aughe