Bryce Edward Jones
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Bryce Jones Obituary
79 Years Old
Bryce Edward Jones, 78, of Oceanside, CA, passed away January 21, 2026, after a long life marked by service, family, and community dedication.
Life and Career
Born June 12, 1947 in Spokane, Washington, to Harry and Marjorie Bloom Jones, Bryce earned a BA in Business from the University of Washington and later an MBA in Accounting from National University. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy as a Communications Officer, stationed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and aboard the USS Ft. Fisher and USS Columbus.
Professionally, Bryce was a respected Certified Public Accountant, holding leadership roles such as Controller at Lenders Corporation and Treasurer at Corky McMillin Companies. He later founded San Diego Small Biz Assist, providing part-time controller and business consulting services to small businesses in North San Diego County.
Community Service and Interests
A devoted volunteer, Bryce served as Treasurer for the Vista Chamber of Commerce, on the Boys & Girls Club of Vista finance committee, and as Treasurer for the North San Diego County Genealogical Society. He supported Camp Pendleton’s Military Outreach Ministry, Wounded Warrior Homes, and numerous local nonprofits.
He enjoyed golf, hiking, attending Carlsbad TGIF concerts, Moonlight stage productions, solving puzzles, and playing trombone well into later life. An avid genealogist, he traced his lineage to two Mayflower pilgrims and became a member of The Pilgrim John Howland Society.
Family and Legacy
Bryce is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sheryl O’Hara-Jones, sister Meredith “Molly” Hilby, brother-in-law Gary O’Hara, sister-in-law Jan O’Hara, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and is remembered for his humor, generosity, and quiet service.
Memorial Information
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Moonlight Amphitheatre (Vista) at moonlightstage.com/our-foundation/donate.
79 Years Old
Bryce Edward Jones, 78, of Oceanside, CA, passed away January 21, 2026, after a long life marked by service, family, and community dedication.
Life and Career
Born June 12, 1947 in Spokane, Washington, to Harry and Marjorie Bloom Jones, Bryce earned a BA in Business from the University of Washington and later an MBA in Accounting from National University. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy as a Communications Officer, stationed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and aboard the USS Ft. Fisher and USS Columbus.
Professionally, Bryce was a respected Certified Public Accountant, holding leadership roles such as Controller at Lenders Corporation and Treasurer at Corky McMillin Companies. He later founded San Diego Small Biz Assist, providing part-time controller and business consulting services to small businesses in North San Diego County.
Community Service and Interests
A devoted volunteer, Bryce served as Treasurer for the Vista Chamber of Commerce, on the Boys & Girls Club of Vista finance committee, and as Treasurer for the North San Diego County Genealogical Society. He supported Camp Pendleton’s Military Outreach Ministry, Wounded Warrior Homes, and numerous local nonprofits.
He enjoyed golf, hiking, attending Carlsbad TGIF concerts, Moonlight stage productions, solving puzzles, and playing trombone well into later life. An avid genealogist, he traced his lineage to two Mayflower pilgrims and became a member of The Pilgrim John Howland Society.
Family and Legacy
Bryce is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sheryl O’Hara-Jones, sister Meredith “Molly” Hilby, brother-in-law Gary O’Hara, sister-in-law Jan O’Hara, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and is remembered for his humor, generosity, and quiet service.
Memorial Information
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Moonlight Amphitheatre (Vista) at moonlightstage.com/our-foundation/donate.