
Dr. Stephen "Steve" Conrad Jarvis, DDS, of Healdsburg, California passed away on November 29, 2022 at the age of 75. Steve was born on February 11, 1947 in Palo Alto, California to his father Donald Conrad Jarvis and mother Vivienne (Hansen) Jarvis. Steve graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School in 1964, enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17, received his undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon in 1969, where he was a member of the SAE fraternity and then earned his dentistry degree from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. After receiving his dental degree, Steve went back into the U.S. Army for 3 years, stationed for one year in Oklahoma, two years in Savannah, Georgia, then finally moving to Healdsburg, California.
Steve lived and worked in Healdsburg for 45 years from 1976 - 2021, owning and operating a general dentistry practice for 33 years, from 1976 - 2009. Steve moved to Bend, Oregon in 2021 to be closer to his kids and grandchildren.
Steve was an avid sports fan, always supporting and cheering for the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and of course the Oregon Ducks. Steve supported local Healdsburg sports, volunteering his time to coach baseball and football at Healdsburg High School as well as contributed to the development of Healdsburg Little League and baseball fields in Healdsburg.
Steve is survived by his two children, Thomas Jarvis (Portland, Oregon) and Kristen Jarvis Thompson (Bend, Oregon) and brother Dr. Tom Jarvis (Nipomo, California).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11th in Healdsburg.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · January 23, 2023