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Matthew Jarvis Obituary
He was born Jan. 12, 1988, in Dallas, Texas, to Rev. Chuck and Becky (Bruker) Jarvis of Sugarcreek. He was a student at Kent State University, worked part time at Guggisberg Swiss Inn at Charm and was a member of Valley View Community Church. He was also a Sgt. with the 1485th Army National Guard. Matt was a 2006 graduate of Garaway High School where he currently serves as the Freshman Football Coach.
As a high school player he was the third all-time career rushing leader with 2,253 yards at Garaway and fifth all-time single season rushing leader with 1,157 yards. In 2003 he received Honorable Mention Eastern District, Honorable Mention I.V.C. and was named to the 2nd Team Region 11 all-stars. In 2004 he was named to the 2nd Team Eastern District All-Stars, the 2nd Team I.V. C. All-Stars and 1st Team Region 11 All-Stars and in 2005 he was named to the 2nd Team All Ohio All-Stars, 1st Team Eastern District All-Stars, 1st Team I.V.C. All-Stars and 1st Team Region 11 All-Stars. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister, Jennifer C. Jarvis of the home; three brothers, Joshua P. (Macall) Jarvis of Sugarcreek, Timothy J. Jarvis of Eden Prairie, Minn., Benjamin M. (Lisa) Jarvis of Council Grove, Kan.; his girlfriend, Ericka Guggisberg of Charm; and grandparents June Bruker of Belpre, O., and Everett and Mary Lou Jarvis of Guysville, O. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Bruker.
Services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Valley View Community Church at Sugarcreek with Rev. Chuck Jarvis officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Cemetery in Sugarcreek where the 1485th Army National Guard will conduct Military Graveside Honors. Calling hours will be Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Valley View Community Church at Sugarcreek with the family present from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home at Sugarcreek. For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's Web site to share a memory and sign the guest book.
Smith-Varns
(330) 852-2141
www.smithfuneral.com
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June 19, 2010
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Teri,Megan,Travis,Josh, Lindsay, Jace & Jaelyn McQueen
June 15, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
June 14, 2010
Dear Jarvis Family,
We are a Christian family in North Carolina and your family was brought up as a prayer request in our Sunday School class Sunday morning. Please know, that there are many people praying for you in North Carolina. Your son looks like he was a fine, Christian young man and you have our deepest sympathy.
Mary and Larry Howe--Center Grove Baptist Church; Clemmons, NC
June 14, 2010
Our many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Rev. Rocky and Stephanie Sheneman
June 14, 2010
Dear Becky, Chuck, Joshua, Timothy, Benjamin, Jennifer, Ericka, and Grandparents,
Though we haven't seen Becky for a long time and haven't had the opportunity to get to know each of you, our hearts go out to you in your loss of Matthew. What an awesome young man he must have been and is now just as awesome in the presence of our Lord.
May God be right beside each of you as you grieve and please know you'll all be in our prayers.
With love in Christ, Bob & Deloris Brown
Marsha, Jeremy, Billy and Brooke Scott/Herron
June 13, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June 13, 2010
Jarvis family and friends,
My prayers are with you for the days ahead without Matt. I was unable to attend Funeral but i had the honor of meeting SGT Jarvis through the National Guard. I know that no words can comfort and no one can truely understand what the family is going through but rest and comfort and strength is found in the Lord as im sure you know.
SSG Jessi (Gates) Bumgardner
June 13, 2010
Jarvis family and friends,
My prayers are with you for the days ahead without Matt. I was unable to attend Funeral but i had the honor of meeting SGT Jarvis through the National Guard. I know that no words can comfort and no one can truely understand what the family is going through but rest and comfort and strength is found in the Lord as im sure you know.
SSG Jessi (Gates) Bumgardner
Allen Andrews
June 12, 2010
Chuck, Becky and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Matt. Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Al & Marilyn Andrews
Herb Lester III
June 12, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
June 12, 2010
Jarvis Family and Erika, My Thoughts and Prayers are with you now and in the weeks to come
Hazel Bailey (Swiss Valley Ambulance Paramedic)
Greg Stein
June 12, 2010
Sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.
June 12, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Amber (Rice) Miller
Cody & Lindzee Hershberger
June 12, 2010
Chuck, Becky, Josh, Tim, Ben, Jen and Ericka- You have my deepest sympathy. Matt was a great person with a smile on his face, and always had something funny to say. We have lost a great son, brother, loved one, and friend, but we also gained an amazing angel.
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!
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