Margie Ackles Jones (1938 – June 29, 2019) was an American figure skater, who competed in ice dance with Charles Phillips. The pair won the gold medal at the 1960 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.[1]

Margie Ackles Jones
Full nameMarjorie Ackles Jones
Born1938
DiedJune 29, 2019
HometownInglewood, CA
Figure skating career
Country United States
DisciplineIce dance
PartnerCharles Phillips
Retired1960
Highest WS4th (1959, 1960)
U.S. Championships
Gold medal – first place 1960 Seattle Ice dance
Silver medal – second place 1959 Rochester Ice dance

During her competitive career, Ackles lived in Los Angeles and worked as a secretary for an engineering firm. She and Phillips were coached by William Kipp.[2] Ackles retired from skating after the 1960 season and was engaged to be married to Ned Jones shortly afterwards.[3] She continued to teach and coach ice dancing for years after retirement. She skated and coached with the award winning Fabulous Forties synchronized ice dancing team for many years.

Personal life

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Ackles and her husband had three children: Timothy, Loreen and Randall.

Death

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Ackles died on June 29, 2019, at age 80.[4]

Competitive highlights

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(with Phillips)

Event 1958 1959 1960
World Championships 4th 4th
U.S. Championships 4th 2nd 1st

References

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  1. ^ "Iceman Jenkins Launches Retirement Plan with Win", Sarasota Herald Tribune (AP story) 1 Feb 1960 [1]
  2. ^ "Meet the U.S. Dance Champions", Skating magazine, May 1960
  3. ^ "People", Skating magazine, June 1960
  4. ^ 'Skating' magazine obituary [2]
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