William Paul Jarvis

Date of Birth

Nov 22,1920

Date of Death

Dec 02,2009

NAME William Paul Jarvis, age 89, of Sugar Grove, formerly of Aurora, passed away on December 2, 2009 at Hillside in Yorkville, IL. BORN: He was born November 22, 1920, the son of Frank and Barbara (Esser) Jarvis. EARLY YEARS:Bill grew up in Aurora and attended local schools. Although his formal education only took him through his sophomore year in High School, he was a very knowledgeable man. MILITARY: Bill was inducted into the United States Army on June 7, 1944. He served his country with valor and pride during WWII as a Rifleman and Postal Clerk with Company 1, 85th Mountain Infantry, 10th Division in Italy. MARRIAGE: Bill married his soul mate during a weekend furlough, Lois Gustafson on October 23, 1944. He would return to his bride on April 13, 1946 following his honorable discharge. RESIDENTIAL HISTORY: Bill would spend most of his life in his home town of Aurora where he was born and raised. In 1988, Bill and Lois moved to Sugar Grove, IL. OCCUPATION / WORK HISTORY:He was employed by Trio Brass Foundry in Aurora for many years, eventually becoming manager until his retirement in 1988. MEMBERSHIPS: Bill was a faithful member of St. Gall Catholic Church, Elburn, was past president and member of the Tiger Club, the Phoenix Club and the American Legion in Sugar Grove, Post 1271. LIFE NOTES: Bill was a Die Hard Chicago Cubs Fan through thick and thin. When he wasn’t rooting for his home team, he loved working in his garden. Whether it was flowers or vegetables, everything came up "roses". He also enjoyed camping across Illinois and Wisconsin but his favorite site was Devils Lake in Baraboo, WI. SURVIVORS: He now leaves his wife of 65 years, Lois;Three daughters:Kay (Vince) Chawgo of Breese, IL,Linda (Dave) Dugan of Leland, IL and Sandy (Daryl) Jones of Steward, IL;Six grandchildren:Becky Chawgo of Lynnwood, WA, Jeremy Chawgo of Breese, IL, Josh (Anne) Thacker and their daughter Isabel, of Montgomery, IL,Adam Thacker of North Hills, CA, Jason (Kim) Jones and their children, Halle, Quinn and Macie, of Yorkville, IL and Kristy (Chadd) Nelson and their daughters Sophia and Olivia Nelson, of Sugar Grove, IL. One brother, John Jarvis of Aurora, ILA sister-in-law, Elnor Gustafson of St. Charles, IL, many nieces, nephews and a family of friends. PRECEDED:He now joins his parents, his brothers, Ralph and Francis, sisters, Leona Bates, Marie Boylan, Margaret Ugoli and Catherine Castner who preceded him in death. VISITATION / FUNERAL Visitation will be from 1-2:45 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. A service to celebrate his life will follow at 3 p.m. Private family interment will follow at a later date. MEMORIAL In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name to benefit Seasons Hospice and Hillside. Checks may be made to the "William Jarvis Memorial" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address or on the web at www.conleycare.com. For those unable to attend the service, you may also log onto www.conleycare.com to view the service live or when it is available for on-demand viewing the following day. We will forever be thankful to everyone at Hillside for their loving care for Dad and Mom. We also want to thank Seasons Hospice for their compassion during such a difficult time. "Lord, help us find our way through the changes in our lives."

Visitation will be from 1-2:45 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. A service to celebrate his life will follow at 3 p.m.

Private family interment will follow at a later date.

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