"Wealth, rank and honor were granted to him because of his hard work. He was not a child of privilege by any respect, and I think he regards that time as formative in his life." Herb Yamanaka, UO associate athletic director and a friend of Jones' for more than 50 years, said, "he was an innovative man and very resourceful - great foresight. He came to it as a young kid in the 1940s. His legacy of innovation in timber management and wildlife conservation, and generosity to the university lives on and will be remembered." "He wasn't looking for his name in lights," former UO President Dave Frohnmayer said. "He and his wife, Marie, have contributed to our campus and to the community in immeasurable ways. "Aaron Jones was an incredible friend and supporter of the University of Oregon," UO President Scott Coltrane said. Army supply depot in the Philippine Islands. His studies were interrupted by his service in World War II, during which he oversaw a U.S. He received a degree in physical education from the UO in 1947, but he always insisted that he be recognized as part of the Class of 1944. So it goes without saying that they've been committed to our community for a very, very long time." Jones was deeply committed to his alma mater. "He was an entrepreneur, an innovator, a philanthropist and clearly with his family built a very, very successful business in our community that's employed hundreds and continues to employ hundreds. "If you were going to create a list of individuals - business leaders who played a pivotal role in building our community - I think Aaron Jones' name would be prominent on that list," said Dave Hauser, president of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. Pivotal role in community Viewed by his friends and associates as a "giant of his generation," Jones' legacy is a lasting one, people who knew him said. In addition to his business interests, Jones is remembered for his generosity, giving away millions of dollars to various organizations, including Festival of Trees, Volunteers in Medicine, Marist High School and the UO athletics program and business school. He also successfully launched a second business with his wife, Marie, in the 1970s breeding and racing Thoroughbred horses. His mills are regarded as among the most technologically advanced in the world. Jones was an innovator and leader in the wood products industry - with more than 25 patents in sawmill technologies to his name.
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