Dr. Embree F. Jarvis

Jarvis, Dr. Embree F. ("Doc")

Rochester, NY: Dr. Embree F. Jarvis, ("Doc") died in his home on June 20, 2011 in Rochester, NY, at the age of 90. Embree Jarvis was born in 1921 to Francis and Marion Jarvis in Yonkers, NY. As a child, his fondest times were sailing in Long Island Sound off Westport, CT. He attended the University of Pennsylvania where he earned his DDS, served in the Army during WWII, and then settled in Westport, CT where he practiced dentistry for 49 years on 44 Elm Street. He was predeceased by his former wife, Katherine Danneman. He is survived by their three children; Peter W. Jarvis of Jacksonville, FL, Rev. David F. Jarvis (Cameron Fadjo) of Riverdale, NY, and Kelly Boardman (Edward) of Saint Johns, FL, his wife, Mary Jane, and step-children Heidi Zimmer-Meyer (Paul Meyer) of Rochester, NY, Eric Zimmer (Irene) of Safety Harbor, FL and Roger Zimmer (Lu Oliveira) of Norwalk, Conn. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. While in Westport he served as a deacon of the Saugatuck Congregational Church, president of Rotary International, and participated in the men's group of the YMCA. He was a true leader and served in numerous volunteer positions throughout his life. He prided himself on his volunteer service at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, FL from 2005-2009. He was an extraordinarily skilled woodworker and he truly loved his family.