Jon R. Alderton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jon Ralph Alderton, 56 of Bates City, Missouri died on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home. He was born July 14, 1963 in Fremont, California and was the son of the late Virgil Alderton and Marilyn Schaefer (Manlove). Jon was a graduate of Odessa High School, class of 1982, and received a Certificate of Welding from Lex-La-Ray Area Vocational/Technical School in 1982. He was employed in various job settings increasing his skills in welding, maintaining facilities, and repairing equipment. At Visteon (a Ford Motor Co. subsidiary) in Concordia, Missouri, he applied those talents until the plant's closing. His strong work ethics and abilities continued at Remington Arms in Lexington where he worked until his passing. Jon had a love for cars since childhood that led him to restoring and selling old cars as an adult. His interest in license plates drew him to communicate with, and eventually meet, other worldwide collectors. He became fascinated with history as he researched new travel destinations. Jon developed an interest in genealogy and along with other family members, helped create an updated family tree. Coins, stamps, and old Stingray bike collecting were some of his diverse hobbies. In everyday living he was content with preparing and cooking new recipes and watching old movies. His unique interests and related life stories will be missed. Surviving are his mother, Marilyn Schaefer of Quincy, IL; special friend, April Sparks of Lexington, MO; three sisters, Vicki (companion Fred) Alderton of Birmingham, AL, Nancy (Jim) Campbell of Soldotna, AK, Ellyn (Kraig) Atkins of Coquille, OR; four nieces; uncles, aunts, cousins, and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Alderton. A private family graveside service will be held at the Durham, Missouri Cemetery Friday, July 24, 2020 at 10:00 am with Rev. Richard Ulrich officiating.

Jon R. Alderton

July 14, 1963 - July 12, 2020