Harley Verne Jons was born April 17, 1927, in his family's home in rural Bonesteel, South Dakota to Arthur and Alma (Vetter) Jons. He died September 4, 2008 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, surrounded by his family, at the age of 81 years. Harley attended grade school at Pleasant Valley Country School and Bonesteel High School, graduating in 1945. He began working for Miller Electric in Bonesteel where he was grandfathered into the electrical and plumbing business for 60 years of service. During this time he was also a Figidaire appliance dealer, a farmer and provided custom haying. He attended electrical certification classes in May of 2008 in order to renew and maintain his electrical license. Harley married Dolores Noel on July 27, 1950 and to this union five children were born. His enjoyment was his collection of electrical trains, going with Dolores to craft fairs to sell her ceramics and spending countless hours with his family and friends. He was known by many people to have the "gift to gab" and made people laugh. He was a lifetime member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Bonesteel. He was also a 4-H leader for over twenty years. Harley is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores; daughter, LouAnn VanDerWerff and husband Jim of Sioux Falls, SD; son, Harley V., Jr. (Butch) and wife Salley of Center, ND; daughter, LaJeane Jons of Mitchell, SD; daughter, Connie Jons of Sioux Falls, SD; and son Keith and wife Tami of Bonesteel, SD; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his brothers: Delmar and wife Joann of Naper, NE; and Malvern and wife Alice of Bonesteel, SD; sister, Elaine Kurtz and husband Robert of Delmont, SD; brother-in-law, Don Noel of Denver, CO; sister-in-law, Patty (Noel) Lies of Battle Ground, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 10:30 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church in Bonesteel. Burial will be in the Rosebud Cemetery, Bonesteel. There will be a prayer service on Monday at 7:00 PM at the church.