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Edythe Jarvik Obituary

EDYTHE KOFFLER JARVIK Eternal optimist, Edythe Koffler Jarvik, who always believed "everything works out for the best," died April 8, in Salt Lake City, UT, at the age of 96. Forever an adventurer, she moved West at age 91 from her home in Glenbrook. She loved to travel the world, throw dinner parties, wear pink, and have a good conversation. She was a great mentor and a great friend. She taught us to use the good china, that good things come in small packages, and that "your children are just on loan." Edythe was preceded in death by her husband and "best beau", former Stamford physician Norman E. Jarvik; her brothers Dr. Arthur Koffler and Joseph Koffler, and her sister Anne Koffler Roth. She is survived by her sister Fran Koffler Goldstein, Bloomfield, N.J.; daughter Barbara Jarvik, Los Angeles; sons Dr. Jonathan Jarvik (Mary Anne), Pittsburgh, and Dr. Robert Jarvik (Marilyn) New York; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and many favorite nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. The family would like to extend its love and thanks to Kathy Moll for making the last four years of Edythe's life full and beautiful and making her home "a little spot of Stamford" in Salt Lake City. Graveside services will begin promptly on Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at The Congregation Agudath Shalom Cemetery (554 Westhill Road, Stamford).

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Published by The Advocate on Apr. 10, 2012.

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Jim Michaels

April 15, 2012

Hanging out & going to school with Barbara, Jon, & Bobbie gave me ample opportunity to realize that "Mrs Jarvik" was a special mom. My heart goes out to all three of you for your loss.

April 13, 2012

Edythe was a wonderful friend. She was 35 years older that I, but her spirit was of someone much younger. She was so funny ! We'd be in her kitchen and she'd ask me a question. She would have me caught in a corner and after the question, she would not say another word. She waited until she got an answer before she spoke again. We had so much fun together. She always gave more than she took. She indirectly inspired me to write poetry -- not that I'm good at it,
but that gives me something to do.

She was just the loveliest person, and I'm so glad I got to know her.

Love and peace to, Edythe, my friend !

Pat Chicatell

Joan D'Andrea Collins

April 11, 2012

Although I have never met Edythe, I will always remember her dear husband, Dr. Jarvik. He was a gentle man who was always kind to me and other nurses at Stamford Hospital and I suspect Edythe was just as dear. My best to the family.

Jim Helmer

April 10, 2012

"I smell a roast". Growing up in Stamford and having dinners and bagels and lox at the Jarvik house was a huge part of growing up. My best to Jon, Robbie and Barbara in celebrating the life of Edythe.

April 10, 2012

My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. I had the privilege of meeting her many years ago in her Stamford home for a happy occasion, and she was aglow.

Joseph Platania

April 10, 2012

To the Jarvik Family, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Although I did not know Mrs Jarvik, Dr Jarvik took great care of me when I was young. No doctor has lived up to his standards since.

Joe Platania

Chuck Vergara

April 10, 2012

We will always remember Edythe. Her King School boys...Craig Anderson, Bill Breck, Chuck Vergara

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