Lois Ina Jarvis-Birchard's Obituary
Lois I. Jarvis-Birchard, age 87 of Tucson Arizona formerly of Royal Oak and Kingston, Michigan died Sunday December 14, 2014 in Tucson.
Lois was born July 8, 1927 in Kingston Michigan. She married Guy W. Jarvis February 8, 1949. He passed away November 4, 1996. Surviving are three children: Nancy Jarvis-Martin and husband Roger of Royal Oak Michigan; Guy Jarvis II and wife Michelle of Lexington, Massachusetts; Jack Jarvis of Madison Heights, Michigan. Additionally, five grandchildren survive her: Darin Martin, Jessica and husband Galen Gould, Erin Jarvis, Melissa Jarvis and Wesley Jarvis. She will also be very missed by many nieces and nephews.
Through family friends in Tucson Lois met Dale Birchard. They married May 2,1999. She was embraced and loved by his entire family. The blended families of Lois and Dale include children, grandchildren and great-grand children that treasure and miss her greatly.
Lois was a strong dynamic woman who loved family, friends and flowers. In her lifetime she transitioned from rural to suburban, then snowbird to sunbird. She strove to find the best in whatever situation she found herself and loved her life and those in it completely.
A Memorial service will be held 1 P.M. Saturday December 20, 2014 at Swan Lake Estates Club House. Those desiring, may make contributions to the Tucson Humane Society. On-line tributes may be posted on the obituary page of Evergreen Cemetery at www.evergreen-tucson.com
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