Wilbur Leslie Jarvis, Iii

Wilbur Leslie Jarvis, III, 83 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at home. Wilbur was born October 20, 1922 in El Dorado, KS to Wilbur Leslie Jarvis, Jr. and Marjorie Herring (Dalton) Jarvis. Wilbur proudly served his country in the United States Army, obtaining the rank of First Lieutenant. Wilbur was a pilot of a Twin Engine Fighter during World War II. He was a prisoner of war from September 27, 1944 until May 1, 1945. Wilbur was awarded the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, and the Purple Heart. Wilbur is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Parkinson and her husband Robin of NY; a son, Jefferson Jarvis and his wife Anne Guzzardi of TN; two grandchildren; and special friends, Judy Anaya-Sanchez, Lisa Marie Sanchez, Grace Williams, and Phillip Gomez. Wilbur will be missed by all that knew and loved him. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM.