Lyle E. Jarvis

Lyle E. Jarvis, 84, went home to the Lord on February 25, 2020, in La Junta, CO with his family by his side.

He was born May 14, 1935 near Kadoka, SD to Clarence and Amanda (Fauske) Jarvis. He was baptized on March 22, 1936 and confirmed by Reverend Klatt on January 7, 1962.

He grew up on the family’s ranch on the northern edge of the Badlands in western Jackson County. He continued to live on the ranch for the next 81 years.

Lyle graduated from Interior High School, Interior, SD in 1953 as Valedictorian of his class. He furthered his education at South Dakota State University, graduating with a BS in Agricultural Engineering. He served in the South Dakota National Guard from 1953-1962.

He ranched and farmed all of his adult life until retiring in 1997. He then went on to work many years for Scotchman Industries.

He served his community is different capacities including White River Grazing District and Cedar Community Water Association. As a member of First Lutheran Church in Wall, SD he served several years as elder.

He was enthusiastic about cars and car racing. The family depended on him and he enjoyed solving their automotive problems.

Lyle is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol Rae (Krebs), and two daughters; Kara (Rick) Kerr, and their children Riley and Amanda; Kristen (Steve) Elwood and their children Cole, Brittney (Jesse), Chris and Larae; sister-in law Laura (Larry) Schaefer and 3 great grandchildren as well as four nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ken and sister-in-law Linda.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wall, SD.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.