Obituary of Trevor Jarvis

Jarvis, Trevor John ~ Died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the Listowel Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Predeceased by his father Albert Seiling (1970) and his mother Gladys Jarvis (2000). He will be remembered by his son Steven (Kathryn) and daughter Lindsay Joseph (Scott Shantz), granddaughter Stephanie (Chris Norris), grandson Ian, granddaughter Nyla Joseph, great-granddaughter Kathryn Norris, and his partner Linda Love and her family. Born in Hanover, he was a lifelong resident of Elmira and after high school he attended Ryerson Institute of Technology. Trevor subsequently worked for McKee Brothers and was responsible for the design of the Insta-Hitch and SnoLander products. In 1964, Trevor established a successful custom metal manufacturing company, located in Elmira, which continues to serve local area businesses and international companies. He was a talented mechanical designer responsible for the innovative designs which solved all the challenges his customers brought to his doorstep. He also designed and evolved the North American farm snow blower which was distributed throughout North America. Trevor continued to be involved in the business until recently. He will be missed by Vern and the staff at Astron Tool and Machine. Many thanks to the first floor nurses of the Listowel Hospital for their kindness and support. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Service Summary No funeral home visitation or service ~ Donations: Heart and Stroke Foundation (2-1373 Victoria St. N. Kitchener, ON N2B 3R6 http://www.heartandstroke.on.ca 519-571-9600) or the Canadian Diabetes Association (14 Irvin St., Suite 1, Kitchener, ON N2H 1K8 519-742-1481 www.diabetes.ca)