Who We Are
We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.
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Our History
Jones & Jones Funeral Home and Betts Funeral Service were merged in September of 2007. Jones & Jones was originally founded by D.W. Jones in Coulee City in 1903 before he and his wife established a permanent Wenatchee funeral home in 1914. Betts Funeral Service was established in 1948 and has always been locally owned. The purchase by the Precht family, owner of Betts since 1985, returned Jones & Jones to local ownership after a dozen years as a part of a large international corporation. The Precht family has been in the funeral business since 1940.
A staff of caring professional funeral service providers have made Jones & Jones~Betts "the thoughtful choice." Jones & Jones~Betts serves all faiths, providing local, statewide, national and international service to cemeteries and mausoleums.
Jones & Jones~Betts Funeral Home's facility features the largest chapel of any North Central Washington funeral provider. The classic Tudor style architecture of the home, and nicely decorated interior, gives loved ones a comforting environment. Abundent on-site parking provides added convenience for family and friends who attend survices.
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Our Valued Staff
Susan Rogers, Office Manager
Susan Rogers: Susan has worked for the company for 25 years, she is married to Phillip and they have 3 children, 2 daughters and a son. She is a member of The Wenatchee Free Methodist Church. Susan enjoys working at Jones & Jones ~ Betts, “Helping families during their loss of a loved one.”
Eldon Hawkins, Funeral Director
Eldon Hawkins: Lovingly know as “The Old Grey Haired Fellow”: Eldon has worked for Jones & Jones ~ Betts for 54 years. He is married to Geraldine (Geri) and they have three children. He has served on many boards and clubs over the years including Lions and Boy Scouts and is the beloved local Santa Claus. His reason for serving the industry: “Meeting new people and helping others.”
Bernie Johnson, Pre-need Advisor
Bernie Johnson: Bernie has lived in the Wenatchee Valley for thirty years. He has worked in the insurance business for twenty-five years, 6 with Jones & Jones ~ Betts.
Bernie has 3 children and enjoys gardening, antique cars, music and dancing. His community involvement includes; Kiwanis, Rotary, Wenatchee Eagles, The First Methodist Church, and president of the Manzanal Irrigation Association. He has been involved in NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and financial advisors) for twenty five years, holding many offices, including president.
Bernie has this to say about the benefit of purchasing preneed insurance: Advance planning takes the burden off of the survivors, rather than having to make funeral plans on the spur of the moment, when they may be so grief-stricken that it is very difficult to do. With Pre-need insurance and planning in place, the family does not have to try and second guess what the deceased really wanted to have happen.
John Sterk, Pre-Need Advisor
John Sterk: John has been helping families in many ways; as a pre-need counselor at Jones & Jones ~ Betts for 19 years, as the Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church for 28 years, and serving in local politics. He is the former Chairman of the Republican party of Douglas County and has served as East Wenatchee Water Commissioner. John is married to Darla and they had 3 children.
Don Hussong
Don Hussong: Don has worked in funeral service for 35 years. He is married to Kathy and has 2 children. He enjoys involvement in his church, The First Church of God, and bowling. His reason for working with families is, he likes helping people.
Kevin Precht, Owner ~ General Manager
Owner-General Manager, Kevin Precht: Kevin has been with the company for 29 years, he is married to Juleanne and they have one child. He is active in Rotary. His reason for working in funeral service is, “The opportunity to help families through the difficult time of losing a loved one”.
