Delores Jean Jones was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on July 8, 1931 and moved West to Eatonville, Washington when she was in 5th grade. Her parents were Clarence and Helen Jones and she was the oldest of eight children. She met Keith Malcom when she was working for his brother Barney at his restaurant where their love story began. She was May Queen in May of 1949, graduated in June, turned 18 in July and married in August to begin the life as a loving wife, mother and business partner. In the early 1960's, they built Malcom's Shop-Rite, the first of many businesses in Eatonville. Meanwhile, they had their first child, Gary, followed by Kathy, Linda and Diana. All of the kids were employed at the store and some later at the restaurant "The DeliGÇ¥. Delores went on to realize her vision for the "Town and Country GiftsGÇ¥ shop. She enjoyed all aspects of the business including decorating, buying, creating displays and importing beautiful Amish and other hand crafted furniture. But her true delight was in visiting, meeting and connecting with customers, family and friends. Keith and Delores spent many happy years traveling to places like Hawaii (many times with the entire family), France, Quebec, going to Grocer Conventions with friends and later to numerous Navy Reunions meeting new acquaintances along the way. They loved living in and entertaining in their summer home on Clear Lake. Delores was a wonderful cook, decorator, mother, grandmother and wife. She love and appreciated her son-in-laws, Mike Knelleken and Waylan Jumper as well as her grandchildren: Lindsay (Dave) Spencer, Jared Knelleken, Hilary (Nick Gavin) Knelleken, Matthew Knelleken, Brooke and Jessie Rosenow and Shelby and Riley Jumper, Her great grandchildren are Amelia, William and Margaret Spencer, Madelyn Knelleken, and Easton Gavin. Delores and Keith are members of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and of a community which they embraced. Delores was a lovely woman and we will remember her guidance, beauty, generosity and love.
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