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Charles Jarman Obituary
Our much-loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Charles Duayne Jarman passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018, after a valiant, decade-long fight with cancer. He died at home, surrounded by his loving wife and several of his children and grandchildren.
Charles was born on June 5, 1935 in Los Angeles California. He lived in several states as a child while his father worked on large projects as an ironworker. Charles himself spent twelve years, beginning at age 16, working as an ironworker to support his family and fund his education. He settled in Salt Lake City with his mother and siblings and attended Jordan High School. Following an LDS mission to the Central States, he attended both the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, graduating from the former in Engineering.
While at BYU, he met and married Dixina Price, the love of his life and partner in all aspects of his life including raising four children. After a four-year stint with General Electric he moved his young family to Phoenix, Arizona and began a twenty-three year career at Arizona Public Service, one of two primary utility companies in Arizona, which culminated in twelve years as Vice-President of Engineering, Construction, and Electrical Operations.
While justifiably proud of his accomplishments in his career, Charles would have said that his two most important roles in this life had more to do with church and family. A life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served faithfully and with equal interest in visible callings of leadership and invisible callings of service. To his family, he was the rock upon which all built their lives: unfailing in support to, unyielding in defense of, and unchanging in love for those he called his own.
Charles is survived by his wife, Dixina; daughter Suzanne (Richard) Reese; sons Dix (Kaleen) Jarman, Blake (Debbie) Jarman, and Brett (Nanci) Jarman; as well as seventeen grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and a great grandson on the way.
While Charles will certainly be missed by all who knew him, even more importantly, he will be emulated by those who knew him best and loved him most. In this way, his influence and example will continue forever.
A viewing will be held for Charles on Friday, July 27 from 7:00-8:30pm and again on Saturday, July 28 from 10:00-11:00am with a funeral service to follow at 11:30am. All services will be held at the LDS chapel located at 1106 East 8050 South, Sandy, Utah. Interment to follow at Sandy City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Premier Funeral Services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Jarman
July 31, 2018
To the Jarman Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Ed Lamson
July 31, 2018
I had the pleasure, and honor, to work in Mr. Jarman's organization at APS for many years, including a few where I reported directly to him. Chuck was an excellent leader, and, more importantly, an excellent human being. He inspired me, and helped me immensly in my career, and as a person. He gave me great advice when I first became a father, and for many years afterwords. I never met anyone better during my 37 year career. I am sorry for your loss, but I know he is happy.
Steven Carter
July 30, 2018
Bishop Jarman you will be missed I never got to say thank you for always being kind and loving towards me when I was struggling to get along with the other young men in the 35th ward. Rest in peace
Carla
July 29, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13
Chris Rutter
July 28, 2018
One of the great influences in my life. I can trace many great memories and accomplishments in my youth to Bishop Jarman. I can still remember sitting at his kitchen table going over the paperwork to finalize my Eagle project. I am sure it was painstaking but I always felt he saw more in me than I saw in myself. Sometimes that meant he had to correct me. I try to emulate his example in my opportunities to work with youth today.
Katie Liljenquist
July 26, 2018
I loved serving with Elder Jarman at Temple Square--he and Dixina were fireballs and spread cheerful energy to everyone who worked around them. Chuck always had a mischievous twinkle in his eye! I loved being around him and Dixina because they would make you feel totally accepted and that they were genuinely so happy to see you--like going to your favorite Aunt and Uncle's home. Grateful I was able to know him and no doubt he's spreading more smiles where he is now!
sara Hugh
July 26, 2018
May the Lord comfort you with peace and hope. I was lucky to have enjoyed his kindness serving together with sister Jarman at Temple Square. The sweet missionary couples made our hard times better. Forever grateful to you both. From sister Sara MEGO Hugh.
Bernald Porter
July 26, 2018
May the many memories he helped create find root in your heart and bring special recollection to your mind as you both mourn and celebrate his life...and may God bless you as you deal with his passing.
A.K.A. Sister Crow
July 25, 2018
I had the great privilege of serving with him and Sister Jarman on Temple Square. I will never forget his kindness and his service. Sending love to Sister Jarman and family.
Becky
July 25, 2018
My deepest sympathy to your family, May you keep in mind the hope of life
everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time-John 17:3
Rachel Olson
July 25, 2018
We enjoyed getting to know Chuck. What a wonderful man! Much love and sympathy to his wonderful family.
BARBARA COOPER
July 25, 2018
MY MESSAGE TO CHARLES JARMAN'S WIFE AND FAMILY
I WAS SADDENED TO SEE CHARLIE'S OBITUARY IN TODAYS PAPER
BUT THE MEMORIES OF YESTER YEARS FLOODED INTO MY MIND OF
TIME OUR FAMILIES SPENT TOGETHER WHEN YOU LIVED ON 6630 S. AS
A NEIGHBOR TO THE BILL COOPER FAMILY ON 6675.S IN COTTONWOOD HEGHTSWHEN YOU AND CHARLIE WERE JUST MARRIEDYOUR NEIGHBORS WERE THE DECKERS, THE MUIRS, THE CRUMPS, AND MOFFITS, TO NAME A FEW AND DIXIE I REMEMBER THE WONDERFUL RECIPIES OF YOUR GRANDMOTHER'S THAT YOU USED TO BRING TO PARTIES AND SHARE WITH ALL OF US AT CHURCH. SOON YOU MOVED BUT OUR HUSBANDS REMAINED GREAT FRIENDS WHILE WE WERE AT HOME MAKING CHILDRENAND DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY
ACCORDING TO GOD
BILL PASSED AWAY 3 YEARS AGO AND NOW CHARLIE HAS FOLLOWED AND IAM SURE THEY ARE RENEWING. OLD TIMES AND BUILDING NEW ADVENTUREALONG WITH ONE OF YOUR TWIN BOYSWHAT THE HEART HAS ONCE OWNED AND HAD IT SHALL NEVER LOSE.SAID HW BEECHER AND I AM FOR ONE. COUNTING ON THAT.
I KNOW THAT PEACE DOESN'T MEAN TO BE IN A PLACE WHERE THERE IS NO TROUBLE, OR HARD WORK OR SADNESS BUT IT MEANS TO BE IN THE MIDST OF THOSE THINGS AND STILL BE CALM IN YOUR HEARTMAY YOUR HEARTS BE CALM FOR I KNOW YOUR FATHER AND SWEETHEART WILL BE FOREVER SOO CLOSE TO YOU EVEN NOWHE HAS GONE TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR ALL OF YOU.
LOVE AN OLD FRIEND.BARBARA COOPER.REALLY IAM SWEET 16 WITH 73 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.(89)
BARBARA COOPER
July 25, 2018
DEAR DIXIE AND FAMILY OF CHARLIE..A DEAR FRIEND....
IT HAS BEEN SOME TIME SINCE YOU LIVED IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD...BUT WE WERE ALL SOME OF THE FIRST ONES TO LIVE HERE...AS WELL...BILL AND BARBARA COOPER....BILL PASSED AWAY 31/2 YEARS AGO BUT MY SON AND I STILL LIVE ON 6675 SO. AND YOU LIVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CRUMPS AND KARCHNERS, MUIRS ETC ON 6630...AND SOON GREW OUT OF THAT HOUSE...WELL ALOT OF WATER HAS GONE UNDER THE BRIDGE SINCE THEN BUT I REMEMBER THE FOOD YOU USED TO COOK , DIXIE....ALL YOUR GRANDMOTHERS LOVELY RECIPIES...YOUR
TWINS AND THEN OTHER CHILDREN CAME ALONG AND YOU MOVED BUT WE STILL WOULD SEE YOU OCCASIONALLY....LOVELY TIMES....THEN ONE OF YOUR TWINS PASSED AWAY AND SO DID THE TIME...AND IT SADDENED US TO LOSE THOSE CLOSE CONTACTS....BILL AND CHARLIE WERE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS AND NOW THEY ARE TOGETHER AGAIN....AND THEIR ABSENCE HERE ONLY MAKES OUR HEARTS GROW STRONGER..."FOR WHAT THE HEART HAS ONCE OWNED AND HAD IT SHALL NEVER LOSE"..SAYS HW BEECHER....AND CHARIE WILL B VERY CLOSE STILL....YOU WILL FEEL HIM!!!!
MY LOVE AND THOTS ARE WITH YOU ALL...AND I KNOW THAT THE LORD WILL BEAR YOU UP AS YOU AS HE HAD DONE ME EVEN THO ITS HARD GO ON...ALONE....YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS...
BARBARA COOPER....AN OLD FRIEND....89 NOW...NO REALLY SWEET 16 WITH 73 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE....!!!!
Lois Haraguchi
July 25, 2018
Charles was one of the kindest people I have ever known. I was lucky to be one who received care & guidance from him and Dixiana. Two of God's special Angels! I send love to Dixiana and family during this time of sorrow.
Anne Marie Bailey Klepko
July 25, 2018
Such a great man! So privileged to have known him. Love you President Jarman. Lots of love to you Sister Jarman.
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