Dr. Todd S Jones
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Dr. Todd S Jones, DC, FASA, FIAMA, Dip. Ac, CCSP, DACBN, 58 of Blue Springs, MO died peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024, after experiencing a sudden cardiac event on Sunday, July 28th, 2024.
He was born November 13, 1965, in Sidney, Nebraska and graduated from Raytown High School in 1984. Learning has been a priority throughout his life. Simply put, he was brilliant. He obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Logan University in 1990. He has additional post-graduate, board-certified degrees in Acupuncture, Sports Medicine, and Functional Neurology. He was also certified in Traumatic Brain Injury, Vestibular Rehabilitation, and Childhood Neurobehavioral Disorders. For 34 years, his unique, diagnostic framework and focus has been to incorporate natural methods and help people recover from complex injuries and serious illnesses.
He enjoyed deciphering the human health puzzle like someone might solve a Rubik’s cube. His diverse background and curious nature, not only in Chiropractic, Eastern Medicine, Nutrition, and Sports Medicine, gave him an introspective and fresh look at the human body. Looking beyond his educational accomplishments, he was an incredibly compassionate and empathetic doctor partly due to his own health issues. Many people may not know that he was born with a heart abnormality called coarctation of the aorta. He worked diligently to keep himself healthy with diet and exercise. His cardiac event was not related to a lifestyle issue; it was a complication connected to his diagnosis.
It would be impossible to determine what he enjoyed doing most. In the last year, he started teaching medical classes for an online university. He absolutely loved teaching. He was an incredible professor who cared for his students and enjoyed working and supporting his colleagues. When he was not studying, he enjoyed lots of activities with his family: traveling, biking, hiking, walking, lifting weights, kayaking, and working in the flower garden. We like to say he was poly’jam’orous, because he listened to and loved such a wide variety of musical genres. His depth of knowledge and skill in the kitchen was enjoyed by all.
Dr. Jones was married for 38 years to his wife, Ellen. He was passionately attentive, constantly serving, helping and loving. He was intensely proud of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Jones; his son, Gabriel (Julie) LaCubbert; his daughter, Olivia (Austin) Lahman; his daughter, Alexia (Mick) Jones; his mother and father-in-law, Carol and Howard Fritz; his brother, Scott Jones; and his grandchildren, Jordyn, Maximus, Persephone, Andrew, Rowan, and Wesley. He was predeceased by his brother, Seth.
Dr. Jones will be remembered as a passionate and loving husband, father, granddaddy, son, brother and friend. His vibrant, connective spirit and joy will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He absolutely loved giving to others. As a parting gift, he donated his body to science. When he was in medical school, he spent many months in a cadaver lab. He named the body he was working on Ernest, so that he could say he was working “in Earnest.”
As he disliked funerals, a FUNeral will be held on Thursday, August 15 from 6 – 8 pm at the Disabled American Veterans Center. Address: 14605 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64136. This wilI be a time to celebrate his life, remember the courageous way he lived each day and raise a toast in his honor. Dr. Jones liked vibrant colors, fun socks and enjoyed embracing diversity in humanity. Please consider wearing clothing or socks to honor his style. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association www.heart.org or Logan University https://www.logan.edu/form-donation/.
Todd was truly an amazing and caring man. He was so much fun to be around and will be missed and remembered by all who knew him. I feel so privileged and honored to have had the opportunity to get to know him.
Ellen,
Knowing that Todd loved and cared for a person like you says much about both of you. I was not fortunate to know Todd intimately, so thank you for sharing so much about him. Obviously, he and his passions meant a lot to people in his practice and everyone who knew him.
Wishing you wonderful memories of him and your life together.
Lynne
Ellen, I am praying that the Holy Spirit is comforting you and the entire family. Todd was our friend, confidante, chiropractor and most of all our chosen family. We were not only neighbors but very good friends! Yes Todd was a great man, kind and caring. He will be missed.
I cannot find the words but want you to know that WE are here for you today and any time you need us! Love always and forever, the Momon family.
Our hearts to go to all of you! Todd was a bright and brilliant man!
Beautifully written tribute for a brilliant Dr. Much love and prayers for strength and comfort. We love you and the whole family. Mom
Ellen and family
I’m sorry for your loss.
Dale Williamson
Oh Ellen.
I am in shock. He was a brilliant man. His curiosity mixed with compassion made him one of a kind. I am praying you feel the nearness of God as he patiently binds up your broken heart.
Love,
Kristin Hammett
Blessings dear ones. We will miss Dr. Todd so much. Father God, bring healing and peace.
This a whole shock to me. I’ve known Todd and most of his family for more than 30 years. Met him when I was a young believer and he was my first ever Chiro guy. Recommended literal dozens to him over the years as one of the best around. Such a huge heart for people, and learning and teaching, and just loving on people. Rest easy my friend…
Like everyone else, I’m shocked! Todd was not only my friend and my brother in Christ, he was such an encouragement and inspiration to me in becoming a nurse. He’s one of the few medical professionals that I had complete trust in. so much that I sent my family and friends to him. He is irreplaceable. I can only imagine what all of you are going through. Please know you, we are lifting you up to the Father’s throne. and as much as I grief for all he left behind, I know he is celebrating with his Savior right now!
I will really miss him. It was nice to have a doc that really cared and wanted to fix what was wrong.
Love
My teacher, confidant, friend, and chiropractor – Dr Todd touched the lives of so many
He is sorely missed and greatly loved.
Doc was one of a kind! He always took the time to explain everything to me and he always made me feel better, I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a great man! Prayers for you all.
Todd was a very talented and gifted person. I have keep sake memories the times Todd and I shared like arrowhead hunting and going to the cabin in the Ozarks. He will be truly missed but the faith we have through Jesus Christ as our Savior I know that I will get to see him again one day Love You / Uncle Mark
To the Family of Dr. Todd.
I too am shocked to have read of his passing. Dr. Todd was my chiropractor for many years. I was one of those patients that made him think and try something “new” to make me feel better and he always did. He was a great Dr., but I enjoyed just talking to him as a friend. Praying that you will be comforted during this time.
I am so very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful, caring man. I know he has helped so many people, including Bud and I. I thank Carol for recommending Dr. Jones so many years ago. We’re just so shocked and so sad and send prayers for the family.
Ellen so sorry for your loss. My prayer for you and the family since hearing the news has been for God’s strength, presence and peace as you travel this difficult road. Reading the reflection on Todd’s life, it’s inspiring to hear of his faith, how he pursued God’s purpose in life and that his love for others was easy to see.
I always appreciated his knowledge, thorough and attentive care when he treated me. You will be missed!
Ellen our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
I was heartbroken to hear this news. Todd was truly a remarkable person whose enthusiasm for life and genuine compassion for others left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing them.
His joy was infectious, lighting up the room and lifting the spirits of those around them. He had a unique ability to make everyone feel valued and understood, always taking the time to listen and show interest in the lives of others. This rare quality made him not just a friend/family member/Dr. but a beacon of kindness and warmth in our lives.
Prayers for all
Ellen and Family – so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that you grieve well and feel God’s peace and presence in very real and personal ways.
Ellen and family, I pray you will allow yourselves to feel every bit of the great love and comfort and prayers being sent up for you and that you continue to hold Todd’s love close to your hearts always. Please give yourself extra grace over the days and months ahead. I pray for the Comforter to give you everything you need. RIP Todd, and say Hi to Mike please. 🙏
I am still in shock! I cannot believe that a wonderful man like him could leave us so early. He was so thoughtful, kind, understanding and much more. He cured my migraines and I was always amazed on how much he knew about science. His medicine and way of thinking, putting pieces together from other areas of expertise made him special, unique and the best!
Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Reading through the reflection, it is clear that Dr. Jones touched so many lives. Through his teaching, he had a positive impact on his students, and he will be remembered by many. I hope you find strength through this difficult time; we are here for you.
My prayers go out to the entire family.
Dr Jones was a very good Doctor and highly respected throughout the community.
He will be missed.
Ellen, my heart breaks at Todd’s passing!!
What a blessing he was to one and ALL!!
I’m in shock at Olivia’s post and yet I am quite assured that he is walking with JESUS NOW!!!
I know that you feel his passing the most; I will be in prayer 🙏 for you, as well as the rest of the family members! May God bless you greatly with His love ❤️, grace, and comfort in the coming months!!!!
All of our family loved the care and compassion of Dr. Jones, who we called Dr Todd. He was very kind, brilliant, and loved his life’s work.
We are so sorry for the loss all of you are dealing with. Thinking of you guys.
Hugs and prayers for your family.
I was privileged to have known Dr. Jones as his patient and as his friend. I will greatly miss him in both capacities. Ellen, I am praying that you and your family will know God’s comfort and strength in the coming days.
A man such as Todd leaves an impact on so many and a complete and utter void. Todd was not just my chiropractor, my brother in Christ, he was my friend. Whether I had seen him just yesterday, months, or even years, had gone by, he picked up right where we left off. His exuberance for life and for people drew so many to him. I’ve never seen him without a smile on his face. He genuinely cared for people and it showed in everything he did.
My prayers are with Ellen and the rest of the family. May you be completely embraced by the Great Comforter as you mourn the great void this wonderful man leaves behind. His life was a living testimony of the love of Christ and I pray that brings you all comfort.
Ellen
I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Todd was a wonderful father, husband, and professional.
RIP
Todd
I just found out last night. My heart breaks for the loss of this amazing human being. He was much more then my doctor. He was a true friend to all of us. Always caring about others. His joy in life and in his precious family were always so prevalent. He will be so very missed. He lived his life in service to others. You all are in my prayers. When you say he was brilliant; absolutely.
My condolences to you Ellen and your family. I will be praying for you. Please know I am here if you need anything.
Oh sweet Ellen! Our condolences and prayers are with you and all the family. What a rare and amazing man Todd chose to be. We are so blessed to have shared life with him.
Dear Ellen,
This is a significant loss. Todd was an excellent person. I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I pray that the Peace of the Almighty will cover you and your loved ones.
Sincerely and speechless,
Mak Feagins
I was enjoying getting to know Todd through our University association and feel devastated that he is gone so young. He made an impact on many people. The obituary gives us a sense of how amazing he was, in so many ways, so thank you for the care you took in writing it.
I wish strength and comfort for all those who loved Todd. May you be blessed with peace.
Oh Ellen, my heart goes out to you. What a profound loss for you and the family. I lost my own husband the same way. It’s tough. Sending peace and good energy and love.
Todd’s intelligent zest translated to all peoples and to all spaces. What a joy to have recently spent time with him cycling, hiking, dining, conversing, laughing and learning. His departure sparks joy, only knowing we are better for having had time with him (and with you, Ellen).
We are so sorry to hear about this shocking and devastating loss for you and your family. Prayers and healing wishes go out to you all. While we did not know him well, we often saw him at the neighborhood pool, always with a smile on his face. This summer our 3 year old Archer has had so much fun playing with him and your family the last few times we saw him at the pool. He will be thought of fondly. Condolences.
I will forever be grateful for the brightening of dim days. Dr Jones will forever live in our hearts and we will forever be blessed to channel his light from within!
Dr. Jones was a kind soul who loved what he did and was great at it. During our appointments he was always happy and enthusiastic, solicitous of my boys, and spoke highly of his wife, his children and grandchildren. I’m so sad to hear of their loss.
Ellen and Olivia, Gabriel and Lexi—
Words don’t work here. I can’t find them for this one. I’m weeping too hard. Suffice to say I am with you, simply feeling it alongside you, available however I can help in any way, ever. Love you each so very much. This much I can say: Todd lit up the room wherever he was in the world, brightly enough to leave traces that will last for generations. His love remains.
I knew Dr. Jones a short time he has helped with my balance from a brain bleed. I will miss him.i am praying for the entire family to give you peace and know he is with our Lord
I feel like we have lost our own family member. We are so shocked and saddened by his passing. We started seeing Dr, Jones over 35 years ago and knew there was no doctor like him. He helped me, my children and now my grandchildren. There will never be another doctor/friend who could ever replace him. When I first took my kids to him I remember thinking “If I didn’t know he was a Christian I would think he was a witch doctor!” His methods were so unconventional at the time but always worked! Over the years, when someone had an issue, we always said “go to Dr. Jones”. My heart is sick for his family and all of us who loved him. I still can’t believe he is gone. Love and prayers to his family. He was an incredibly special man. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear of Dr Jones’ passing. My late mother was a patient of his for a couple decades and she was always so appreciative of his gentle bedside manner and creative approaches to helping his patients.
Wade and I send our sincere condolence’s to your family!!! We were stunned!! He will be missed greatly! He had an infectious smile and always so positive! He was so genuine and kind!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Ellen and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss and my heart goes out to you and your family. Todd was such a positive presence filled with happiness and energy. Todd will be deeply missed.
Dear Ellen and family,
The passing of Dr Jones came as quite a shock to us and so many. I can’t even begin to express my gratitude for Dr Jones. He has helped me and my family in numerous ways for nearly 30 years. I have such amazing memories of what he has done for my family. He listened to me and help me when no other doctors would even pay attention to me and what was going on with me. Dr Jones, I will be forever grateful for what you have brought to me and my family‘s life. May you rest in peace . May God send lots of healing to this family in this difficult time. My love to all.
Hi Neighbors
Seems like just yesterday we were hanging out and all our kids were playing in the Cul De Sac. We’ll miss you, but never forget you, or any one of you Team Jones Family members.
My condolences to this family. He will truly be missed ! He was gifted and God has him and as a patient for numerous years I was truly blessed & He never failed me once when I couldn’t walk r had pain . I was a mystery to my drs. But not for him. I’m so thankful and blessed we crossed paths w/him . He also taught me so much about how the body function. Will miss him and that beautiful smile when he greeted you and when u left his office I will never forget .But most of all the love and caring work he shared w/his patients was one of a kind. Rest in peace and love his beautiful family and Team. Thank all of you for being that example God wants all of us to be. Love yall and prayers !!!
Dr. Jones was a wonderful person who cared about his patients so much. He was such a positive influence and radiated that to all around him. His inquisitive mind helped determine what was causing my health issues when no other doctor could. I’ll be forever grateful for his care. He will be missed! The world lost a kind soul, but Heaven gained a treasure. We’ll meet again one day. 🙏
Dear Family,
Todd was such a joy to be around and was a blessing to our family.
Each of you will be in my prayers.
I love you dearly.
Aunt Olivia
Todd was an amazing doctor and so wise and funny. Such a warm and friendly person. Even as a child, he had that great smile that would light up his face and like his brothers, you knew he was genuinely happy to see you. Such an amazing dad, husband, and son. Todd definitely left his mark in this world.
Dr. Jones was such a wonderful doctor and friend. I am in shock to learn of his passing. He will be missed and remembered by so many. He blessed our lives so many times. His ability to diagnose and treat problems properly was so appreciated. May God comfort Ellen and all of the children and grandchildren and Carol and all of Dr. Jones’ family. This is so tragic. I am so ver sorry.