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Ernestine Jarvis
April 29, 1933 - September 20, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Ernestine &ldquo;Ern&rdquo; May (Duffy) Jarvis passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Sunday, September 20 at the age of 82. <br /> <br />Ern was born in Lacombe on April 29, 1933 to parents George and Della Duffy. The youngest of eight siblings she learned to quietly stand her ground, to be heard, a defining trait that carried her through her 82 years. <br /> <br />Ern and Ralph raised their five children on a farm in the Happy Hill Community west of Red Deer for 22 years. Living on the farm enabled Ern to nurture her many creative abilities (sometimes out of necessity). She became a gifted seamstress making countless outfits for her family. She was an accomplished baker and a wonderful cook with fried chicken and chocolate pie that rivaled any others. She had a huge garden and looked forward to the canning in the fall. She loved to draw and paint but often other priorities would rob her of time to spend on a hobby she loved. As the kids grew up, Ern and Ralph cherished the time spent with their children and grandchildren. With large family gatherings especially at Christmas. Over the years Ern and Ralph would spend winters in Yuma, Arizona where they developed many lasting friendships. Throughout her life Ern had a passion for Politics both U.S. and Canadian (being a duel American citizen) and many spirited and stimulating debates ensued. Ern was always fond of babies and as the years passed she waited with anticipation for the next great grand baby to arrive. Her face would light up when she held them. She was fiercely independent and continued to live on her own until she passed. One of her most appealing traits was her warm sense of humour. Even during her illness she would lovingly joke with the Home Care staff when they came to visit. She relished imparting words of wisdom and life lessons to those around her. &ldquo;Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It&rsquo;s about learning to dance in the rain.&rdquo; She was a complex woman yet expressed herself simply. We will remember her for her love of family, her contentment in life and her ability to live in the moment&hellip; <br /> <br />She is lovingly remembered by son, Randy (Carol) Jarvis of Eckville; her four daughters, Julie (Allen) Trites of Calgary, Deb Jarvis (Don Gillis) of Calgary, Brenda Jarvis of Mirror and Sandra (Chris) Wyntjes of Red Deer. She will be forever missed by her 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; special sister, Joyce Muntean; many nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as her close friend, Helen Clapson. Ern was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Ralph Marvin Jarvis in 2006. <br /> <br />Thanks to the wonderful nursing staff, Dr. Shafiq and Dr. Thain on Palliative Care Unit 32 from Mom&rsquo;s brief stay at Red Deer Regional Hospital. During Mom&rsquo;s time at home, thanks to the warm support from Bayshore and CBI, Elizabeta, Marijke, Tiana and Michelle and all the others who were there to support Mom &ndash; you became part of our family. The wonderful nurses from AHS: Kelly, Mary Anne, Maureen your advice and kind support was so much appreciated. Finally to Dr. Paulette Comeau for being there when we needed you most to help Mom fulfill her wish to pass away in the home she loved surrounded by her loving family. <br /> <br />A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150- 67 Street, Red Deer. <br /> <br />In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Lending Cupboard: Phone: 403.356.1678: Email: contact@lendingcupboard.ca Address: 5406C - 43 Street,Red Deer, AB, T4N 1C9: Charitable # - 844087361RR0001 <br /></div>