"ron and family, of course we are thinking and praying for you at this time,, i remember your mom was always kind to me when i was growing up and needed a mother figure in my life,...i am thankful for that.... in His love, phil and jeannie "
In loving memory of
Ruth S. Jarvis
April 1, 1918 - October 25, 2012
Ruth S. Jarvis, 94, of Ames and Story City, passed away on October 25, 2012, at Bethany Manor in Story City. . Visitation will be 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday October 28 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 29 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames. Graveside burial service will be 2:00 p.m. at Redding Cemetery in Redding, Iowa.
Ruth Selena Balcom Jarvis was born in Clearfield, Iowa, to Orval and Margaret Balcom, on April 1, 1918. She married James Eldon Jarvis in 1934. They had five children, James, Ronald, Sandra, Sharon, and Linda. An Ames and Story City resident since 1960, she retired from Bourns, Inc., in 1983. She was an avid bridge player, seamstress, gardener, poet, and active member of the Ames Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her son Ronald and wife Mary of Connecticut, daughters Sharon Thomas of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Linda Knowlton of Arizona. Also, daughter-in-law Roma Jarvis of Ames and son-in-law Michael Lilly of California; Nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Jarvis, in 1994; son, James, in 2010; daughter, Sandra Lilly, in 2010; her sister, Ruby Dixon; and two brothers, Lloyde and Leo Balcom.
On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Here is the text of the tribute presented at Mom's funeral, by her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Mom would have been pleased: A Tribute to Mom from her loving children: We are so proud of our Mom: Ruth Selena Balcolm Jarvis. She could do so many things and do them well. Rather than a man for all seasons, she was a woman for all seasons: A soft spoken strong lady, an excellent bridge player, a student of the bible, a beautiful seamstress and quilter, a gardener and a poet. After Dad died, Mom started writing poetry. She wrote so much that we decided to put it all together in a bound book entitled "Ruth Truth: A collection of poetry and musings by Ruth Jarvis". Right now, we'd like to share a little of it with you: 'My Poems' by Ruth Jarvis {read by Susan} 'Fantasy' by Ruth Jarvis {read by Mary} When the children came into this life, it was with Mom singing little boy blue. If you know it, please join us (and we know some of you should know it). 'Little Boy Blue' {read by Bruce} Mom passed on her talents to her kids, and delivered the CHALLENGE that we write a poem for her book. It was an intimidating homework assignment and many of us took to the challenge with trepidation but delivered out of love for Mom. 'My Mother's Hands' by Sharon Margaret Jarvis Thomas {read by MacKenzie} 'Life of Ruth' by Ronald Dean Jarvis {read by Elaine} 'A Sweet Little Lady in Ames' by James Eldon Jarvis, Jr {read by Steven} Mom even wrote her own Eulogy. She put her "Song of Ruth" in a sealed envelope with strict instructions to not be opened until her passing. 'Song of Ruth' by Ruth Selena Jarvis {read by Selena, Susan} "
" Linda and Sharon, sorry to heAR of Ruth's passing. Myself and others did enjoy playing bridge with her in Ames. I myself am in Assisted living, in Ames ater a fall and bone damage. know she had good care at Bethany Manor. my condolences. jo an Craig."
"Song of Ruth by Ruth S. Jarvis (found sealed in an envelope, written by her for her Eulogy and opened by the family after her passing) The lord let her grow- She wanted so much- By trial and error she learned Who to trust. In loving so many The heartaches did come The tears they did flow. Now-He says "You are ready". All the wonderful family! All the wonderful friends! They all know you well. They wish you the best. The unfinished business- There are hands that will do it. They know what you want And they are younger. Now, sleep, little one You are silent - And - The Lord let her go."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May fond memories comfort you."