Rebecca Ann Jarvis, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away April 5, 2020, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center, Lakeview.
Rebecca was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., on Sept. 21, 1947, to Della (Kidder) and the late Joseph Moellendick.
She received an associate degree from Moody Bible College in Chicago and was a “pastor’s wife” for over 46 years, including 32 years at Listie Grace Brethren Church in Listie, Pa., as well as Parkersburg, W.Va., and New Troy, Mich. Rebecca enjoyed cross-stitching, reading, and took great pleasure working with women and children in Christian education.
Rebecca is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ronzil L. Jarvis, whom she married on June 28, 1968, in Parkersburg, W.Va. She is also survived by her mother, Della Moellendick of Parkersburg, W.Va.; two sons: Philip (Susan) Jarvis of Bellefontaine, and Jonathan (Kristen) Jarvis of Hudsonville, Mich.; three grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Lucy, and Oliver; two brothers: Timothy (Susan) Moellendick of Williamstown, W.Va., and William (Jane) Moellendick of Raleigh, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother J. Mark Moellendick previously of McConnelsville.
An online service for Rebecca will be conducted at 11 a.m. April 9 on Facebook. Please contact the family at [email protected] for details or call Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home at (937) 592-6781. A private family graveside service was conducted in Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, W.Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Listie Grace Brethren Church, PO Box 111, Friedens, PA, 15541.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the staff of Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.