Dontae Wayne Jones

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April 20, 1996 – August 1, 2016 Dontae Wayne Jones, a proud member of the Tulalip Tribes, was born to Alpheus Jones Jr. and Ami Pablo on April 20, 1996. He went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2016. Before graduating from Heritage High School, he enjoyed playing basketball, where they were all district champs and went on to state tournament in Spokane, Wash. He also played varsity football and softball with his schoolmates. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, he loved his Seahawks, traveling and playing video games. Dontae was a very respectful young man and you cannot forget his contagious smile. He leaves behind his father, Alpheus Jr. (Dana); mother, Ami (Charles); foster mother, Michelle Hamilton; foster brother, Keanu Hamilton; foster sister, Kayla Hamilton; grandparents, Alpheus Jones Sr. (Mildred); Cheryl Tovar (Dan); Lori Parks; Gary Varner (Mari); and great grandmother, Leota Pablo; siblings: Alpheus Jones III, Antoinette The-Boy Jones, Roselynn The-Boy Jones, Kia Pablo, Desirae Jablonski-Jones, Deachae Jones, Reylynne Jones and Kian Jones; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; as well as numerous friends. He was preceded in death exactly one month to the day after his Papa Eddie Pablo Sr. His loving hugs will be truly missed by many. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.