Jarvis Ross

1976 - August 26, 2020

With broken hearts we must announce that Jarvis was taken from us far too soon at the age of 44.  He will be deeply missed by his wife, Nadia Graham Ross; his daughter, Sylvia; his mother, Glenda; his brothers, Thomas and Tyler; his sister-in-law, Dorothy (Jeff); niece, Haley; and nephews, Connor, Carter, and Lucas.  Jarvis will be joining his beloved family; dad, Jim Ross; grandpas, Don, Thomas, and Mike; grandmas, Eileen and Violet, and Uncles Dennis, Wade, and Bill.

His large and loving extended family includes his aunts, uncles and their families, Sharon, Randy, Cheryl (Larry), Nancy, Glenn, Valerie (Martin), Clara (Wayne), Robb (Tannis), Cindy (Terry), Tricia (Ernie), and Michael (Kathy). Jarvis will be missed by many special lifelong friends, who were also family to him.  Jarvis was a well-respected Millwright, most recently at the Nutrien plant in Carseland.  His colleagues past and present will greatly miss him.

In his youth, Jarvis was a celebrated athlete in football, wrestling, and many other sports.  He loved superheros, especially Spiderman and Wonder Woman.  Jarvis had a love of music from an early age, describing his favorite genre as "good" music.  He enjoyed many concerts, everything from Ben Harper to Lamb of God.

Later in life, Jarvis loved the outdoors especially with his wife and daughter.  Sylvia will always remember Dad's encouragement to "Get back up and try again".  Snowboarding, hiking, and camping always brought a smile to his face. To his family's surprise, Jarvis developed an interest in cooking, eventually becoming the self-proclaimed best barbequer on the block.  Jarvis's paradise on earth was Waimanalo Bay in Hawaii.  Jarvis and Nadia were married there and returned for several trips over the years with family and friends.  Jarvis even learned the Hula and how to wear a sarong with confidence.

The family is extremely grateful to Dr. Robert Cummings and colleagues in the Chinook Professional Tower, good samaritans and Calgary First Responders who all tried very hard to keep Jarvis and his huge heart here with us. It is comforting to know he was not alone in his time of need.

 Private Ceremonies will be held to celebrate Jarvis's life in Calgary and Regina.  If so desired, Jarvis can be remembered through memorial donations to Between Friends (betweenfriends.ab.ca), or charities supporting first responders.

Like the wings stolen from an angel

Like petals gone from a rose

LIke a dove caught in a storm

Tonight he is in the Lord's arms

The wind it blew straight through us

And whispered to me in tongues

I was told I was warned

Tonight he would be in the Lord's arms

Tonight he is in the Lord's arms

Now I drink this wine to him

With each glass a memory

He left me with his crown of thorns

Tonight he is in the Lord's arms

(In the Lord's Arms, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, 1999)