Mr. Donald Leslie Jarvis

Donald, fondly known as Don, was born to Leslie and Eileen Jarvis on June 3, 1936, in Toronto, Ontario.

While attending high school and university, he served in the RCAF reserves from 1950 to 1960 (Flying Officer). After high school in Aurora, Ontario, he went on to McMaster University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Following that, he went on to obtain a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto. Around that time he met his wife, Denise. They were married in Toronto in 1962. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Chatham, Ontario, where they began a family and where he furthered his career in social work.

In 1965, together with their first son, they moved back to Toronto and eventually welcomed the birth their second son. In 1968 they made a move out west to North Vancouver, and the following year welcomed the birth of their third son. While Don worked as Branch Director for the Children's Aid Society of Vancouver, he attended evening classes at Simon Fraser University and obtained an MBA in 1974. He eventually furthered his career in various positions in the Ministry of Health until his retirement. Don enjoyed cheering on his sons at soccer games, skiing with the family, canoeing, bicycling, camping trips, walking the various family dogs and attending church on Sundays. He enjoyed sailing with his wife for many years, long into their retirement. They also enjoyed their many years in the Maple Leaf Singers choir. They were married for 58 years, until Denise's passing in 2020.

Don will be lovingly remembered for his kind smile, positive outlook and friendly demeanour. He was predeceased by his wife Denise Jarvis (Karr), father Leslie Jarvis, mother Eileen Jarvis (Cave) and sister Marion McNeill (Jarvis). Don is survived by his three sons, Blair, Andrew and Ian, as well as grandchildren, Jessica, Bobby and Julia.

Donations to BC SPCA or the Greater Vancouver Food Bank gratefully accepted.

There will be a memorial service to honour Don on May 7th at 1:00 PM at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver.