Elizabeth D. Jones

Elizabeth Harding Jones (63) of Manasquan, NJ passed away June 7, 2017. Liz, or "Dizzy" as she was affectionately known, was generous, kind, loving, strong, and supportive to all those she loved. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii she enjoyed life at the beach, spending time with her children and grandchildren, sewing, crocheting, knitting, quilting, crafting, swimming, reading, traveling, and, of course, organizing. Liz was a retired art teacher from Howell Township Public Schools, a real estate agent with Diane Turton in Wall, NJ, and a long-time American Red Cross Instructor. Elizabeth was a graduate of Howell Township High School with the Class of 1972 before attending Georgian Court University to earn her Baccalaureate degree in Art Education in 1980 and her Master's in Special Education in 1999. Liz is survived by her long-term significant other, Michael Gunther, her two sons, Colin and Ryan, their wives, Heather and Lisa, her grandchildren, Adia and Leo, her siblings William, Virginia, and Victoria, and her nieces and nephews Dee, LaKeshia, Steven, Keith, Devan, David, Justyce, Jada, Dionna, Isaiah, and Lydia. As per Elizabeth's wishes, a graveside service will be held at the family plot in Petersburg, Virginia and a celebration of life will be held for family, friends, and coworkers on June 20th from 6pm-10pm at River Rock Restaurant in Brick NJ 08724.