Dwight R. Jarvis

Lewistown-  Dwight R. Jarvis, 91, of Lewistown and formerly of Havana passed away at 1:43 AM Friday December 18, 2015 at the home of his daughter at rural Lewistown.

He was born June 24, 1924 at Camp Point, IL; the son of Earl R. and Jessie B. (Fowler) Jarvis. He married Fairy E. Bloyd on February 29, 1948 at Palmira, MO. She died February 3, 2012. He was also preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Surviving is two daughters, Lynn (Richard) Sipe of Kansas City, MO; and Rebecca (Charles) Shumaker of Lewistown, five grandchildren, Amy Sipe of Augora Hills, CA; Bob (Tina) Shumaker of Heyworth, IL; Leslie Shumaker of Lewistown, Joseph (Philip) Edelman-Sipe of Mission, KS; Angela (James) Parker of Bellevue, NE; five great grandchildren, Sam Shumaker and Lily Derry of Lewistown, Sydney Shumaker and Abbey Shumaker of Heyworth, IL; and Cash Parker of Bellevue, NE; one sister, Shirley Statler of Carthage, IL; and one sister-in-law, Darlyene Jarvis of Mt. Perry, OH.

Dwight was a retired grocery store owner and operator. He was a veteran and had served in the U.S. Coast Guard.  He was a member of the Illinois Street Christian Church in Lewistown. He was also a member of the Lewistown Lodge AF&AM 104, Illinois Valley Shrine Club, Scottish Rite Valley of Peoria, Alligator Club, Canton Elks and Moose Lodge, Lewistown VFW Post and Lewistown American Legion Post where he was past commander.

Dwight graduated from Macomb High School in 1942. He was an avid golfer and St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Cremation will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at Noon on Wednesday December 23rd at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Reverend Kenny Bloyd officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery where a military service will be conducted by the Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and Lewistown American Legion Bishop Post 1. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown Carnegie Public Library building fund. To view Dwight’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit .