Peacefully, Denise Jarvis went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 18, 2024.
Denise was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and left home to pursue her nursing career, first in New York City and then North Vancouver. A single blind date led her to meet the love of her life and to make her home here.
Denise was a great tennis player who avoided her backhand at all costs, and was very accomplished at oil painting, piano, photography and entertaining. The main joy of her life was her family, to whom she dedicated herself, and loved so well. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life and sustained her in her last days.
Denise is survived by her husband of 61 years, Allan, children Michelle, Carolyn, Bob (Andrea), step-daughter Beth (Kevin), grandchildren Nicole (Andrew), Emily (Tanner), Brendan, and Hayley, great grandchildren Saskia, Falon, and Madison, and extended family.
No service by request. Donations can be made to the Palliative Care Program at Lions Gate Hospital.
