Sandra J. Jarvis

Sandra J. "Sandy" Byrum Jarvis

70, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1943 in Kokomo, Indiana to Richard E. and Kathryn (Catron) Byrum. She married J. Michael Jarvis on June 5, 1965 at Oakland Christian Church in Russiaville, Indiana, he survives. She was a 1962 graduate of Northwestern High School in Kokomo. She had served as the social chairperson of Franklin Power Products in Franklin. She was an active member of Franklin Memorial Christian Church, a member of the Johnson County Republican Women's Club, Franklin Women's Study Club, Tri Kappa of Franklin, Millennium Investment Club, received from the Franklin Chamber of Commerce the honor of woman of the year in 2000. Sandy had also served as a board member of the Johnson County Health Foundation when the Todd Aikens health care unit was established at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at their beloved cabin in St. Croix, Indiana, numerous fishing trip to Nungessor Lake in Ontario, Canada. She especially enjoyed following the activities of her four grandchildren and maintaining her beautiful flower gardens and working puzzles. Sandy was a talented golfer and auto racing enthusiast and was a former women's European rally race car champion. Survivors include her beloved husband, J. Michael Jarvis of Franklin; two sons, Tony Jarvis (Bonnie) of Columbus and Troy Jarvis (Samantha) of Bloomington; siblings, Marianne Smith (Phil) of North Manchester, IN, Jim Byrum (Ann) of Kokomo, Ed Byrum (Linda) of New London, IN, Dick Byrum (Joyce) of Kokomo and John Byrum (Gail) of Twelve Mile, Indiana; four grandchildren, Ellen Jarvis of Murray, Kentucky, Garrett Jarvis of Spokane, Washington, Cayman Jarvis of Indianapolis, and Olivia Jarvis of Bargersville; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Hicks of Tazwell, TN and Charlene Davis of Galveston, IN and a brother-in-law, Steve Jarvis (Shawna) of St. Croix, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sandy devoted her life to the Lord first, her loving husband, sons, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, family and friends. She was a faithful Christian her entire life. Pastor Larry McAdams will conduct a service on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center , 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin. Friends may call on Thursday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the mortuary and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin Memorial Christian Church Mission Fund, 1720 North Graham Road Franklin, Indiana 46131 or the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: http://www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.