Thomas 'Tj' Howard Jarvis

Thomas 'T.J.' Jarvis, 67, of Grand Island, died Thursday, May 5, 2016, in the Grand Island Vets Hospital. Thomas Howard Jarvis was born July 10, 1948, in Salamanca, New York, the son of Howard and Opal (Wymer) Jarvis. He entered the Marine Corps on August 31, 1966. He served two tours in Vietnam leaving with an honorable discharge in August 1970. T J was married twice having two daughters, Marllisa and Daisy, from his second marriage. In July of 2000, T J started a relationship with Leslie Harris and helped her finish raising her three daughters Katheryn, Linda, and Effie. T J was a recovering alcoholic and considered AA his saving grace. He enjoyed 22 years of sobriety. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, a wonderful stepdad Richard Hickman (who he lovingly call 'Pops'), and his beloved brother Mike. Survivors include both his daughters and their partners, his step mom (Catherine) and sister-in-law Peg; special friend Leslie Harris of Ogallala; step-daughters: Katheryn, Linda, and Effie and their partners; four brothers Steve, Larry, Danny, and Patrick and sister Sharon, and several grandchildren & step-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The Graveside Service will be Monday, May 9, at 1 p.m. Central Time in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE, with the Marine Corps rendering the military honors. John Evert will officiate. A memorial has been established to the Grand Island Veterans Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to webmaster@drauckerfh.com or by signing the Guest Book at www.drauckerfh.com. Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements. Charitable donations may be made to:VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System 2201 N. Broadwell Avenue, Grand Island NE 68803-2196 Tel: 1-308-382-3660 Web: http://www.nebraska.va.gov/locations/Grand_Island.asp Thomas Click to download / open

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