Background
Jones, Wilbur Boardman was born on July 30, 1915 in St. Louis. Son of Wilbur B. and Irene (Clifford) Jones.
Jones, Wilbur Boardman was born on July 30, 1915 in St. Louis. Son of Wilbur B. and Irene (Clifford) Jones.
AB, Princeton University, 1937.
Cost accountant, Gaylord Container Corporation, 1938-1951;
vice president, general manager, Kennard Corporation, 1952-1958;
with, Merc. Trust Company, St. Louis, 1958-1969;
vice Chairman of the Board in charge trust department, Merc. Trust Company, St. Louis, 1970-1980;
retired, Merc.
Trust Company, St. Louis, 1980;
vice president, Albert Gallatin Edwards & Sons Inc., 1969-1970.
Board of directors St. Luke's Hospital, 1954-1971, president, 1964-1966. Board directors, treasurer St. Louis Symphony Society, 1969-1980. Board directors Control Institute for Deaf, 1965-1994, president, 1978-1980.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member American Bankers Association, Bellefontaine Cemetery Association (president 1981-1987), St. Louis Country Club, Noonday Club.
Married Becky Wells, July 3, 1945. Children: Becky, Marian.