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Mark Jarvis Obituary
Mark was born on October 17, 1958 in St. Charles, Missouri, the son of James & Betty Jarvis. He was reared in O'Fallon, graduating from Fort Zumwalt High School in 1977. While attending high school, Mark was an accomplished athlete. He was a member of the school basketball team, setting many scoringand school records. In 1976 and 1977, Mark was a member of the All State Basketball Team. He was also a member of the track team where he again produced many school records, including the high jump, a record held by Mark until recent years. Mark was also a member of the DECA Club. After highschool, he continued his education attending Southeast Missouri State University. In 1984, Mark began working for an engineering firm specializingin the design and construction of telecommunications towers. After many years of service he moved to Portland, Oregon with the company. In 2001, Mark moved his family to Madison, Mississippi, where he began SummitTechnical Services.
An avid guitar player, Mark enjoyed music. He also appreciated the outdoors, particularly hunting and fly fishing. Most of all Mark delighted in watchingand coaching his sons sporting endeavors. He will be remembered most as a loving husband and father and a devoted son and brother.
He is preceded in death by his father, James A. Jarvis. Survivors include:His wife, Ibi Jarvis; sons, James and Jeremy Jarvis all of Madison; mother,Betty A. Jarvis of O'Fallon, MO; brother, Mike A. Jarvis of Madison; sister, Julie A. Ellison of Wildwood, MO; brother, James A. Jarvis of Ballwin, MOand numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the Mark A. Jarvis Children's Trust,506 Shady Lane, O'Fallon, MO 63366.
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Mark Otti
May 17, 2006
I just found out the other day about my old friend Mark. I was shocked because I thought that he had beat the cancer. I have many, many fond memories of growing up with Mark and his family. He was family. My heart felt sympathy to all his family. He is in a better place now.
May 9, 2006
I didn’t know Mark personally but heard stories of him from his brother Jim. I just wanted to extend my sympathy to all of Mark’s family and friends and say that if Mark was anything like Jim, he was a very good man with a kind heart.
Take care all, you’re in my thoughts and prayers,
Ken Baker
Grant Yeakey
April 22, 2006
My sympathy goes out to Mark's family. What a great guy he was. The memories from our friendship in high school are priceless.
Cynthia Yeakey-Smid
April 20, 2006
What a wonderful person Mark was! I coincidentally ran into Mark downtown St. Louis a couple of years ago. It was like we had just seen each other the day before. Mark hadn't changed. He told me about his battles with cancer but that he was going to beat the "monster". We kept up by email since then. He never seemed to be down. Always upbeat. Just like he was in high school.
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all who knew him. I know that I will truly miss him and his wonderful personality.
Margarita Brown-Springer
April 20, 2006
I am so sad to hear of Marks passing....I went to school with Mark all through elementary and graduated High School in 1977, he was a great friend. My sincere sympathy goes out to everyone who new and loved Mark...what a great loss..But Mark left us with alot of memories to hold onto..God Bless ..
Dean Buffington
April 19, 2006
I'm very sorry for your loss. Mark was a good person and a good freind. He will be missed. Please accept my sympathy.
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