Jarvin Alfred Loney

June 03, 1929 - March 08, 2013

Jarvin Alfred Loney

June 03, 1929 - March 08, 2013

Obituary

Jarvin Loney went home peacefully to his Heavenly Father, on March 8, 2013, at St. Josephs Hospital in Bellingham, Washington. He was born in Ferndale, Washington, on June 3, 1929. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 1947 and lettered in four
different sports as well as participating in student government. He and his classmates, his life-long friends, continued to meet for reunions for over 60 years. In 1954, he married the love of his life, Eileen. They resided in Bellingham. Jarvin worked for Georgia Pacific in Bellingham for 40 years, many of those as an operator in the Chlorine Plant. Over 45 years ago, Jarvin was instrumental in forming the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Union (AWPPW), for the workers of the major west coast pulp and paper mills, including the Georgia Pacific and Weyerhaeuser plants. Jarvin was devoted to his fellow workers and served with dedication for the Local 194 of the AWPPW and on the pension committee from its inception until his retirement in 1992. Jarvin loved to fish, and participate in the Georgia Pacific fishing derby. He was passionate about his yard, creating beautiful flowerbeds and had a special love for all the wild animals he welcomed there, including deer, squirrels and the abundance of birds for which he built creative and elaborate birdhouses and feeders. Extremely devoted to his family, Jarvin was preceded in death by his parents and 2 young brothers. He is survived by Eileen (Demuth) Loney, his wife of 58 years, daughter Rosemary TerWisscha (Richard), brother Ted Loney (Shirley), grandchildren Amy Letinsky (Daniel Letinsky, MD) and Ellen TerWisscha , great-grand daughter Elizabeth Letinsky, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be on Friday, March 15th at 12:30 PM at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Following the graveside service will be a celebration of Jarvins life at 2:00 PM at Moles Farewell Tributes, Lakeway Drive in Bellingham. Memorials may be made to The Christian Health Care Center of Lynden, or charity of your choice. Please share memories at www.farewelltributes.com.

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A graveside service will be on Friday, March 15th at 12:30 PM at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Following the graveside service will be a celebration of Jarvins life at 2:00 PM at Moles Farewell Tributes, Lakeway Drive in Bellingham. Donations Information

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5 responses to Jarvin Alfred Loney

  1. Rita Perry says:

    Please accept my sympathy to the loving Wife,Daughter,Family & Friends in the painful loss of your dearly loved Jarvin. He lived such a full life and will be so missed by all who knew & loved him. May I offer these Verses from the Bible in an effort to give you comfort & hope at this difficult time, Rev21:4-5 “AND HE WILL WIPE OUT EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES AND DEATH WILL BE NO MORE,THE FORMER THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY” verses

  2. Please accept our deepest condolences to the family. Uncle Jarv was big hearted and loved by all. He was always fun to be with, his warmth lit up the room and cheered everyone. We will always treasure the time we had with him.

  3. Am very sorry for your loss, uncle Jarv was such a kind hearted man, he knew how to put a smile on your face. I will always remember him, keep him in your heart and know that he his in a beautiful place. He will always be with you.

  4. Angie Strand says:

    Our warmest thoughts go out to Mr. Loney’s family. We had the pleasure of meeting when we first moved to the neighborhood. On Halloween, we were invited into your home because my kids were so cute and you were so nice! We loved having you down at our house for Coffee With The Neighbors and most of all, I will treasure your bird house and feeder you let us pick out. Your yard was always so beautiful and I will always LOVE your heart shaped bush in the front yard. Hugs to your whole family. Angie and Alec Strand

  5. Kon Lemperes says:

    I had the absolute pleasure of knowing and working with Jarv for several years. He taught me (and many others) about service and selflessness. His example showed us how to be better stewards and people. To Tottie and the family, take comfort in knowing that your loss is shared, and few people in life will achieve what Jarv has. He will always be remembered.

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