Shane Jarvis

1969 - 2025

ANOTHER GOOD ONE IS GONE. Shane Jarvis, while living in Hawthorne NV, passed away suddenly in a mining accident on May 28th.

Shane was born to Lon Thomas (Tom) Jarvis and Bonnie J. Jarvis on May 13, 1969 and grew up with brother Thomas M. He was raised in the Lost River Valley, attending schools in Mackay. During his high school years, he enjoyed playing football and basketball for the Mackay Miners. He was part of the Miner's legendary teams in 1987 and 1988 who won State Championships in both sports.

He loved the outdoors and his happiest times were outside: hunting, fishing and guiding. Always a joker, Shane would have a black licorice nib in his pocket and trick the hunters into thinking he was picking up elk scat and chewing it up to see how fresh it was. On or off the job, he was always having fun and if you were around him, you were having a good time, too.

Shane was generous, always willing to give anything he had. He never knew a stranger and made friends easily. He may have taken the wrong path a few times but he always found his way back. Shane's fun, adventurous and giving spirit will be deeply missed.

Shane is survived by his six children, Krista, Ruger, Rowdy, Tyler, Brock and Colt; his parents Tom and Bonnie and brother Tommy.

A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer.

A tribute to Shane from his cousin, presented at the Mackay Rodeo:

Today, we gather not just to celebrate the sport we love, but as to honor the memory of a remarkable man who was one of our own. Shane Jarvis, a true friend and cowboy, has been taken from this earth, but his spirit and legacy will forever be a part of us.

Shane was more than just a friend. He was a son, a brother and a father. To his family, friends and fellow cowboys, he was a symbol of fellowship, consistently offering support and a gentle word.

Shane lived his life with the heart of a cowboy - full of courage, resilience and an unwavering sense of humor and adventure. His dedication to the cowboy way of life was evident in everything he did, from the care he took in his craft to his carefree way of life, and to the respect he showed for the animals and the land. Shane had a unique way about him - sometimes he made you want to choke him with one hand and hug him with the other. His ability to challenge you while also lifting you up was just one of the many facets that mad him so unforgettable.

Shane's laughter, his stories, his sense of humor and his unbreakable spirit will be deeply missed. But as we look around this arena, we see the legacy he leaves behind. It's in the dust beneath our boots, the cheers of the crowd, and the determination of every rider who takes to the saddle. Shane's influence is woven into the very fabric of our community and his memory will continue to guide us in the years to come.

As we watch the events unfold today, let us remember Shane Jarvis and honor his memory by embodying the values he held dear - honesty, hard work and a love for the rodeo. Though he may longer be with us in body, his spirit rides on with every cowboy and cowgirl who takes to the arena. His legacy is a testament to the enduring power of friendship, loyalty and the cowboy spirit.

Rest in peace, Shane. Your journey here may have ended, but your legacy will ride on forever in our hears. Will will carry your memory with us, drawing strength from the friendship you gave and the love that you shared. Today and always, we celebrate you and the permanent mark you have left in our hearts and in our lives.