Charles Nathan Jarvis

Charles Nathan JARVIS 89, went to be with the Lord, April 21, 2011 surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Irene Jarvis; a son, Craig (wife Lorraine); a daughter, Linda Bisset; and two grand-daughters, Caitlin and Cassandra Jarvis. Charles, also known to many as "Chuck", was born April 16, 1922 in Spokane, Washington. He was generous, loving, tender hearted and possessed a great sense of humor. He taught by example the value of hard work, honesty, integrity and humility. He studied two years of engineering at Oregon State University, leaving school to enlist in the Navy two months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer serving as a waist gunner and reconnaissance photographer aboard B 25's in the Pacific. He was awarded the Navy Air Medal and a Purple Heart after being wounded by enemy aircraft fire during one of many bombing and reconnaissance missions. After the war he married Irene, raised a family in North Seattle, and built a career in the photo finishing industry. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 1, 4PM at the Shoreline Covenant Church, 1330 North 185th St., Shoreline, Washington. No flowers please.