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Jarvis, Ryan Douglas December 15, 1989 - April 26, 2025

Date of Funeral

May 4, 2025

Ryan Douglas Jarvis December 15, 1989 – April 26, 2025 Ryan Douglas Jarvis, lifelong resident of Great Meadows, passed away Saturday April 26, 2025.

Ryan was born on December 15, 1989 in Hackettstown, NJ. He attended Centenary Children’s Center, St. Mary’s School, and Hackettstown High School where he made lifelong friendships. He was a foreman employed by McPhee Electric and a member of IBEW Local 102. He loved his job and line of work. Ryan was known for his gentle and kind demeanor. He had a strong sense of advocacy for people with disabilities, coming from his personal experience with his brother Sean. Ryan loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting with the Cat Hollow Rod and Gun Club, pheasant hunting at the Clark Farm, and going to the camp in Pennsylvania. He was a proficient trap shooter, traveling twice to the Grand American Trap Shoot in Ohio. He loved to ride his ATV and snowmobile. Ryan had a love for spending time on the water and shared many memorable escapades jet skiing and boating with Chris Colson and his clan, whom he considered as second family. He had many adventures including canoeing the Allagash River, rafting the Grand Canyon, kayaking in Belize, Dog Sledding in the Boundary Waters. He shared so many of his experiences with Malinda Mattar, who passed away in 2018, leaving Ryan devastated. He was very detail oriented, which was sometimes enough to drive someone nuts! He was a deep thinker and strategist, making his mother crazy when playing games. Most of all, he was devoted to his family, friends, and coworkers. He was a gentle bear, loved and respected by all who crossed his path.

Ryan is survived by his loving parents, Patricia Douglas-Jarvis and Wayne Jarvis. He was predeceased by his brother Sean Jarvis. Ryan was blessed to grow up with wonderful grandparents, Alice and Robert Jarvis(both deceased), Thomas Douglas(deceased), and Helen Douglas. He had an extended family including Aunt Eileen Douglas-Baker, Uncle Rich Baker, Uncle Gary T. Jarvis, with cousins Teghan Baker, Liam Baker and Gary R. Jarvis.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Cochran Funeral Home from 4:00pm- 8:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Warren County Arc.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840.  Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/

Condolences(8)

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    Meghan (Quick) Smith says
    April 29, 2025 at 9:32 pm

    Patty and Wayne,
    Our hearts are breaking fire you both at this horrific time. Ryan was always loved by the Quick family, and his years working on our farm will always be treasured memories. My parents and Michael were blessed to know him and your entire family. We send our love and prayers to you both at this hard time.
    ~Meghan and Chris

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    Rose Carolan says
    April 29, 2025 at 9:51 pm

    It is with the deepest of sadness to the Jarvis family that I send my condolences. I have warm, fond, and loving memories of Ryan. He and Kevin were such great friends throughout the years. May Ryan be at peace and rest.

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    Sandy Cortright says
    April 30, 2025 at 5:37 pm

    Wayne, I am so sorry to hear about Ryan. I can’t begin to express the sadness in my heart for both of you. Please know my thoughts are with you.

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    Donna and Tim O'Brien says
    April 30, 2025 at 9:43 pm

    Patty and Wayne, we cannot express enough our heartfelt sorrow for your loss. No parent should lose one child, losing two is unthinkable. We are thinking of you both in this difficult time, and praying you find peace. Rest in Peace Ryan

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    Tom Stapleton says
    May 3, 2025 at 2:39 pm

    Wayne and Patty. I am so sorry for yout loss of Ryan. The sorrow I feel for you is enormous, I have read and reread his obituary and of this I am certain, anyone who knew Ryan is bettet off for having known him. His beliefs and the things he valued in life are exemplery. He was a fine man and demonstrated role model behavior.
    I will keep him in my prayers.

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    Carol and Bob Gibson says
    May 4, 2025 at 2:04 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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    Matt Marciano says
    May 4, 2025 at 2:57 pm

    Dear Wayne and Patty,

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Ryan.
    I was fortunate enough to be Ryan’s eighth grade social studies at Saint Mary’s, during my first year of teaching.
    He was a great student and I am keeping you and your family family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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    Susan Allan says
    May 5, 2025 at 3:23 pm

    Patty & Wayne,
    I am so sorry for your loss of Ryan. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dan and Ryan had a good friendship and Ryan had a great sense of humor. Taking him on vacation he always made us laugh. May he rest in peace!

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