John F. Sarvis ’42

Jack died Sept. 29, 2014.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, June 11, 1919, Jack moved with his family to Flint, Mich., a year later. He prepared for Princeton at Flint Central High School and the Lawrenceville School. Jack majored in history and graduated with honors. He was a member of Dial Lodge. After graduation, Jack enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Norwich, England.

In 1943 he met and married Mary Louise Bonbright, also of Flint, and settled there to pursue a career in banking at Genesee Bank and Trust Co., where he served as senior vice president and cashier. He retired in 1983. Jack was active on a variety of civic boards, including the Flint Institute of the Arts, St. Joseph Hospital, and Mott Children’s Health Center.

Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Louise; three daughters; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The class extends deep sympathy to them all.