In loving memory of
Richard J Jarvis

• August 29, 1943
• -
• December 20, 2016

I’m so sorry for your loss Janine. ️

Remembering when we added fruit to the sangria to make it even more fruity :)

I played many hours of tennis with Rich and I feel you can learn a lot about someone from their participation in sports. He was always kind, generous and never lost his temper at anyone other than himself. He challenged himself to do the best he could, but enjoyed the activity in its own right. I was always happy to see him on the court because he brought happiness to us all. We also played a lot of singles because he wanted to push himself to get better, and I never had an opponent who was any more fun to be with and play against.

In the last year or so he struggled with illness but still continued to push himself in both tennis and exercise. I admired so much his will to persevere, and his optimism in facing those challenges. I hope I can live up to that, but I do know he will be an inspiration to us all as we age.

He was a true gentleman in every sense of that word, and the world will be a much poorer place without him in it.

Rich
You were a man who was easy to know and easier to like. We met on the tennis court and you quickly became my mentor and dear friend. I loved your competitive nature, it made us friends on and off the court. I will miss the verbal sparring. It’s what guys do and we both enjoyed it with n
o malice, just fun to see who could put together the most outrageous insult that would get a rise out of each other. Crazy, I know. Two grown men acting like children; that’s what I loved. You never lost the inner child, the zest that made you fun to be around. Dear friend I will miss you. You were a treasure found and a treasure lost not only to me but to all who loved you.
Mark

Richard, although I only knew you for a very brief period of time, I feel like I know who you were to a degree. I knew you through your daughter, Janine for one thing. You seemed like a very good man who believed in showing his love for the special people in his life by providing for them. I saw you as a great giver. You supported many people you cared for Richard. Unlike too many of us, your behavior did the talking for you,... in addition to your words.

I wish I had the chance to know you better and spend more time doing the things you liked like playing tennis and trying new restaurants.

You kept your sense of humor until the very end. My deepest sympathies to your loved ones and may you rest in peace "Sir Richard." That's an inside joke between me and him.

Sorry foryour loss I worked with Rich for many years at Autoroll also at Spire. He was always there with advice to help truly one of the best.

Will remember you lovingly always in my heart and mind and memories. I will miss especially all the great advice and the wonderful ping pong games! One of the last honorable men...Warf (Star Trek NG) would have been proud of you (as well as me)!
Thanks for all the sacrifices and many jobs that helped put me thru college. Love, Chris (oldest son)

Dad, I passed by the Dairy Ranch and Takis today and thought of you! Miss our dinners!