Robert James Jarvis

Robert "Bob"
James Jarvis October 27, 1927 - September 23, 2014

Bob Jarvis passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 23, 2014 at his home in Las Vegas, NV at the age of 87. Bob lived a long and fulfilled life and all who were fortunate to know him will miss his loving friendship, kindness and generosity. He died being satisfied that his work on earth was completed.
Bob Jarvis was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 27, 1927. He was raised there by Charles and Margaret Jarvis and attended Saint Joseph's Preparatory with his brother, Father Edward Jarvis. After graduation, Bob joined the U.S. Navy and served our country in the Pacific during World War II. Upon his return home, Bob received a degree in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University (class of '50) and met his future wife, Pat. They honeymooned in California and decided to raise a family in the San Gabriel Valley.
Bob's passion was being an entrepreneur. At a young age he started Trend Western Technical Corporation, a government- services firm that he ran for 50 years until it was sold to the Fluor Corporation in 2004. Bob decided retirement was not for him and formed TsiCorp with good friend Janet Clark. Bob worked every day up until his illness. At their peak, each company grew to 1,000 employees. He was a true business visionary.
A notable trait of Bob's was his private generosity. His many charitable causes included being a founding member of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas and supporting former schools that he attended. He donated to the University of Scranton, where his brother was a tenured professor, and to the Children's Hospital of LA, Disabled American Veterans, and Jesuit Seminary Guild.
Bob also had a particular fondness for horseracing and was an avid owner of horses that raced throughout the country. He enjoyed travelling throughout the world both for pleasure and to watch his horses run. Bob was a special man who was loved by many.
Bob is survived by his children, Mike (Greta), Ted (Ted), and Patsy; grandchildren, Annika, Michael (Kerri), and Mark; his brother, Father Edward Jarvis and close friend, Janet Clark.
Services will be private.