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William Ernest Jarvis

William Jarvis Obituary

JARVIS, WILLIAM ERNEST

On Tuesday, June 4, 2002 of Washington, D.C. Beloved father of two sons, Ernest Drew and Peter David; a daughter, Kristen Elizabeth; companion to Betty Scott; father-in-law to Daborah Lockhart Jarvis; father-in-law to be to Camelia Mazard; grandfather to Ernest Drew Jarvis II and Jacob Drew Jarvis; brother to Norman W. Jarvis, Anne Jarvis Bennett, Constance Jarvis Dixon, Charlotte Jarvis Cureton, Sydney Jackson Jarvis, Richard Wilson Jarvis and Stephen Daniel Jarvis; devoted brother-in-law; adoring uncle and loyal friend to many, including Gretchen Wharton, who stayed at his bedside throughout his entire hospitalization. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2002 at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 15th and P Sts. N.W. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the D.C. chapter of the American Lung Association.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jun. 7 to Jun. 9, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for William Jarvis

17 Entries

Betty Scott

June 1, 2022

Precious memories, Oh how they linger!

MARGUERITE WERTS

June 18, 2002

MY SINCERE SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE JARVIS FAMILY. I WILL MISS ERNIE WHEN I VISIT WITH CHARLOTTE BECAUSE ERNIE AND THE GANG WOULD TALK FOR HOURS. HE WAS SUCH GOOD PERSON. HE WILL BE MISSED . MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. I REGRET NOT HEARING ABOUT HIS PASSING EARLIER...

Antoinette Schooler

June 13, 2002

To Betty Scott and the Jarvis and Drew Families: Please accept my sincere and deepest sympathy and condolences during this period of your bereavement. Ernie was a very special person that I was blessed to have known and a friend while passing through this life. His light, love and spirit will endure in the lives of his children - Ernie, Peter, and Kristin.

Terri Carter

June 11, 2002

I would like to express my sincere sympathies to the Jarvis family and Betty Scott. I did not learn that Mr. Jarvis passed away until today, I work at 16th & P, saw the cars gathered at the church yesterday and wondered what was going on. I wished I had known, I would have stopped by to express my sympathies to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Williams Sys. Engineering

June 11, 2002

With heartfelt sympathy and prayers of comfort and condolences, the Williams Systems Engineering family offers our prayers and support to the Jarvis family.

Mercedes Henderson

June 11, 2002

To the Jarvis family: I am truly sorry to see this special man leave us all. He was a mentor to all of us at Hopkins who worked for and with him. But most of all I called him FRIEND. As a friend you couldn't ask for better than Ernie Jarvis. I know he is now in a better place, free of the pain, and free of the uncertaincees of life. My love to you all. Hold your heads high because Ernie left an indelible GOOD mark in this world of ours..

Chester Wortham

June 10, 2002

To the family of Ernie Jarvis:

There are several people who worked with Ernie during his tenure at Johns Hopkins Hospital who will never forget him. Ernie opened the door for several of us who otherwise would not have had an opportunity to advance. He was a mentor and a friend. He was a unique individual and appreciated by those whom he allowed into his circle of frinds. He will be missed.

mick countee

June 10, 2002

To the entire jarvis family

please accept my deep and heartfelt condolences upon the loss of your beloved ernie and my longtime childhood friend. ernie shall be remembered as a warm, funloving, loyal friend and a courageous man who long fought the battle against lung disease. from the halcyon days of youth, playing bid whist on the jarvis porch on a late summer night to the painful, sober moments of a hospital visit, i will always think of ernie as a loving brother, son and father, a courageous and indomitable spirit-and a great friend. may god shine His light, love and compassion on ernie and the drew and jarvis families.

mick countee, the countee and tucker families

Pat Myers

June 10, 2002

I was so sorry to hear about the death of Ernie. I recall his wonderful laugh and zest for good times. One memeory that I still smile about is being the guest on the family boat with him and his wife --back many years ago at the beach --one wonderful afternoon that I still cherish that captures the spirit of knowing how to enjoy life. My best regards to his family and friends. He certainly lived fully and to friends and family he will always be part of their memories. If you could not laugh around him, you missed it.

Karin Marie Kendrick, Esq.

June 10, 2002

To the family of the late William Ernest Jarvis

I really will miss Ernie beacuse of his warmth, sensitivity and the honest friendship. One could not ask for a more loyal and devoted friend or a more formidable foe. I will also miss his wit and wicked sense of humor, as my great grandmother said ( I mean no disrespect by this statement) No fools no fun and Ernie was a loveable fool and so much fun. H really knew how to live . I learned much from him.

Jonathan Butler

June 10, 2002

Ernie--My sincere regards to you and your family. May our savior give you the strength to continue forward.

-Jonathan

Andrea Pair Bryant

June 10, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends Ernie leaves behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andrea Pair Bryant; James B. (Tony) West and family

BETTY SCOTT

June 9, 2002

To the Family of Ernie Jarvis:

I wish to thank you for all your support during the last 6 months. Let's keep in touch. Love, Betty

Bonita GardnerBillups

June 9, 2002

Deepest sympathy to the Jarvis family. We have many wonderful memories of Ernie. Sincerely, Bonita G. Billups and Family

Joi Sheffield

June 7, 2002

Ernie, Debbie, Pete, and Cami - my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love, Joi

Betty and John Gibula

June 7, 2002

Ernie, Family and Friends,

Ernie, you are a wonderful mentor, as well as a good friend. We will miss you being here with us, but know you are with God. And, knowing you, you are probably getting a card game started up there.

We cherish our memories with you and I (Betty) thank you for your support at Hopkins and after Hopkins.

We are sorry for all of our loss, but know you are in better hands now. We will see you on the other side one day.

All Our Love,

John and Betty Gibula

jair lynch

June 7, 2002

Ernie

My deepest condolences to you and your family regarding your father. You have been prepared well by him to carry the torch for the next generation of Black Washingtonians. I know you are ready and will make him proud in your role as a leader on Washington

Stay Strong

Jair

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