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Javan Jones is a well-known and respected figure in the funeral home industry throughout Colorado. His interest in this field began at an early age, when he noticed that his grandfather was not presented correctly during a funeral service and has been making sure those small details are taken care of ever since.

Javan is known for his honesty, compassion, and straight forward approach towards the families he serves. He is passionate about serving families and is equally passionate about serving the community. Javan has been in the funeral home business for over 25 years. He currently owns and operates both Jones Family Funeral Home in Wray, Colorado and Heer Mortuary and Crematory in Morgan County, Colorado.

Javan received his Mortuary Science degree from Gupton-Jones College, which is one of the most prestigious institutions in the country. He successfully passed the National Conference of Funeral Service Education Board for Embalming and Funeral Service examination. Javan has also acquired several certifications that demonstrate his expertise and dedication to his profession. He is a Certified Funeral Director, Certified Embalmer, Certified Cremation Operator, and Certified Professional Arranger for Batesville.

As the past president of the Colorado Funeral Directors Association (CFDA), Javan has shown exceptional leadership and vision in advancing the interests and standards of the funeral home industry in Colorado. He has served two terms as president, during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also influenced the state legislature to pass laws that improve the quality and efficiency of funeral services, such as allowing funeral home inspections and making electronic death certificates mandatory for all professionals.

Javan has been involved in the Yuma County Coroner's office, serving as the chief deputy coroner from 2015 to 2022, and currently as the Yuma County Coroner. He is also a member of the Colorado Coroner Association.

Javan was born and raised in Wray, Colorado. He and his wife Jacque have 3 children. He is a member of the Colorado Funeral Directors Association, Wray State Bank Board of Directors, and Fort Morgan Rotary Club. In his spare time Javan enjoys running, golfing, and watching his kids in their activities.

Jacque has always had a passion for teaching and helping others. She spent 17 years in education,  where she loved her students and colleagues, but she felt a calling to join her brother, Javan, in the family business in 2021.

Brent was born and raised in Morgan County, Colorado, where he developed an early interest in mortuary science. He enrolled in a Med Prep class when he was a junior in high school and signed up for a work study at Heer Mortuary. There, he learned the basics of funeral service and discovered his passion for helping families cope with the loss of their loved ones.  

Kari has been in the mortuary business since 2008 and is currently a licensed insurance specialist since 2006. She is a certified funeral director, certified crematory operator, and a pre-planning specialist, which means she has helped hundreds of families plan ahead for their final arrangements. She is also a member of the Colorado Funeral Directors Association, a professional organization that promotes ethical and quality services in the funeral industry.

Anita, a dedicated Funeral Director and embalmer, became a part of our team in 2021. Her journey in the mortuary industry began in 2002. She pursued her education in Mortuary Science at Amarillo College and spent two years in Texas honing her skills as an embalming specialist before returning to Colorado.

Greg is very excited to have joined Heer Mortuary in 2023 as a certified crematory operator, and Operation Manager, bringing over 18 years of management expertise to the team. He says, “I am happy to serve the families in Morgan County and to join the family business with my siblings. I believe our staff and facilities are among the best in Eastern Colorado because we are equipped to handle all your needs. The most significant factor to me is that your loved one never leaves our staff’s care or facility.”