Dwaine Lewis Jones

Dwaine Jones passed away quietly at home on August 12th after a lengthy illness. He was born July 12, 1934 in Denver, CO to Henry and Jessie Jones. He was the middle son of 5 boys. In 1940 the family decided to move to Edmonds, Washington where Dwaine grew up. Dwaine graduated from Edmonds High in 1952. He was an accomplished athlete, lettering in football and basketball. After high school Dwaine attended the University of Washington, receiving his undergraduate degree, then his medical degree in 1960. He joined the Navy while in medical school and spent summers serving in various capacities with the Navy. He then went on to serve his internship and anesthesiology residency at Oakland Naval Hospital. While in the bay area, he was assigned to a troop transport ship serving in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged in 1964 with the rank of Lieutenant JG. In 1964 he moved to Durham, where he practiced for over 29 years. He was a true small town doctor, delivering many babies, treating many emergencies before the days of full time emergency rooms and doing house calls with his wife Linda. He also practiced in Anderson, Willows and lastly in Corning. He is survived by his wife Linda of 43 years, sons Jeff (Patsy) of Idaho Falls, ID, Eric of Atascadero, CA, Ryan of Chico, daughter Janine Burkland (Dan) of Alamo, CA, grandsons, Jackson, Grant and Scott Burkland, brothers Dean (Ruth) of Lafette, CO, and Art (Eunice) of Edmonds, WA , and Dwaine's first wife, Pat Perkins (mother of Jeff and Janine.) Dwaine loved his calling as a physician and is loved and will be truly missed by his family, friends, and many patients. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday August 26th at 1:00 PM at Wine Time which is located at 26 Lost Dutchman Drive in Chico. Arrangements are being made by Brusie Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Enloe Hospice in care of the funeral home.