On April 17, 2025, Shannon Dale Jones, known as “Shabs” to many, passed away to the other side. Born on August 8, 1969, he was descended from the Yurok villages of Weych-pues, Woh-sekw, Ke-nek, Pek-won, Noch-kue, Woh-ke’-ro, Tue-rep, ‘Es-pew, Mettah, and Rek’-woy; he was also of Wailaki, Sinkyone, and Shasta descent. He was the son of Clifford Gerald “Porky” Jones and Katherine Annette Haight; he was also the grandson of Clifford Nathaniel Jones, Adeline McCovey, Charles Walter Haight, and Maxine Eleanor Bush. He was preceded in death by them, his older sister Christee Annette Jones, his nephew Levi Nelson, and niece Katherine Michelle Jones.

Shannon was raised by “Nan and Gramp”: his great uncle Samuel Jones Jr. and Audrey Jones. He grew up at the old Jones residence at Martins Ferry, the youngest of six children. A graduate of Hoopa Valley High School, class of 1987, Shannon was strong and athletic in his youth; he partook in track, football, and wrestling; for the latter he won the Heavyweight Humboldt-Del Norte League Championship. He excelled as an artist and proved this time and time again throughout his life. In recent years he made his mark on the community with his carvings, specializing in elk horn, and his tattooing.

He is survived by children Michael Jones, Taiya Baldy, Larry Maloney, and Brenda Shell; grandchildren Bridgette Shell, Jasiah Strawn, and Káapihvanach Keyoh Donahue-Maloney; siblings Letitia Jones, Shelly Triplet, Traci Jones, and Casey Jones; niece and nephews Phoenix Jones, Toni Ryan, Nicholas Jones, Clifford Jones, Christopher “Taz” Jones, Ryan Jones, and Jalen Jones; his significant other Tammy Prouty, and innumerable cousins throughout Humboldt and Del Norte Counties – and beyond.

The wake will be held on Sunday, April 27th starting at 5 pm at the Lena Reed McCovey Community Center in Klamath. On Monday, April 28th, there will be a final boat ride at 9 a.m., followed by graveside services at the Crescent City Cemetery at 12 p.m. Reception will follow back in Klamath.

Pallbearers include Michael Jones, Taiya Baldy, Larry Maloney, Brenda Shell, Jalen Jones, Samuel Jones, Harold Jones, Chag-Amin Jones, Nantsvn Jones-Scott, Brandon Jones, and RT Jones.

Honorary pallbearers include Tammy Prouty, Letitia Jones, Shelly Triplet, Traci Jones, Casey Jones, Harold Myers, Janice Jones, Ryan Jones, Marvin Jones, Marva Sii~xuutesna Jones, Barbara Jones, Jack McNertney, Kendra Jones, Louisa Jones, Arthur Jones, Paul Puzz, Clifford Jones, Christopher “Taz” Jones, Nicholas Jones, Johnny Jones, Mike Jones, Larry “Boogs” Jones, Will-Bear Carlson, Ricky Dowd, Bull Calf Donahue, Roger Boulby, Billy Joe Peters, and Tyke Robbins.

Shannon was known for his fierce loyalty, his forthright nature, and his love of his family and tribe. He may not be seen by us in the years to come, but he will remain within us forever.