It is with great sadness that the family of H. David Jarvis announce his passing, in his 80th year, on Monday, November 20th 2023. David passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Florence nee (Jenne) of 53 years by his side. He was the son of the late Harold and Elsie Jarvis, and a loving father to Shayne (Agnes), Shawne (Emily) and Shandon (Tara). He was blessed with grandchildren, Angelica, Becker, Caleb, Sarah, Hudson and Stella. David was also “Grandpa” to Dainalee, Marc, Emma, Felicia, and Gabriel. He was brother to Maxine (Ron) Logan, Gloria (Rod) McFadden, and the late Dennis (Paula) Jarvis. He was brother-inlaw to Margaret Villeneuve, Richard Villeneuve, Marlene and the late (Jim) Laidman, Wesley (Joanne) Jenne, George (Pat) Jenne, the late Carol (Ralph) Killman, Jeanette Sohy, Yves Sohy, and Rosemary (Sudhir) Pawar, and was uncle to many nieces and nephews. David was born in Vittoria, Ontario on August 18th, 1944. He worked as a Mechanical Draftsman for 25 years in the water treatment field. He was a long time resident of Caledonia Ontario and enjoyed farming in the Haldimand area for many years. David also loved serving the many loyal customers of Ironwheel Landscaping throughout his later years. He was active in the Simcoe and Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Churches as the First Elder. He was also an avid supporter of Christian Education, dedicating many years as the School Board Chairman for the Grandview Adventist Academy in Mt. Hope. David was always passionate about plants and flowers, commiting later in life to become a certified Master Gardener and enjoying time with the Haldimand Horticultural Society. He was a kind and patient listener, always observing without judgement, and providing gentle and thoughtful counsel. David will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Visitation will take place in the MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Caledonia on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. A Memorial Celebration will be held in the Seventh Day Adventist Church (56 South Dr. Simcoe, ON) on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m. We would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Alan Gunning and the staff at CBI Health Brantford for the excellent comfort and care that they provided to David. In lieu of flowers, donations to Grandview Adventist Academy, 3975 Hwy 6, Mount Hope Ontario, L0R 1W0 would be greatly appreciated by the family. (cheques accepted)
