Eileen M. Jarvis, 67, of Troy, MO, passed away on August 13, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 29, 1954 in St. Louis to Charles Robert and Margaret ( Benwell ) Temmen . Eileen attended the local schools along with her brother. She and Leonard LaRue were united in marriage and to this union were born three children: Doree , Nikki and Sheree. The couple divorced but remained good friends. Eileen was united in marriage with Kenneth Jarvis on September 1, 1990 at Avery Park. The couple met while Eileen was working as a manager at Chum's Restaurant in Troy and it was love at first sight.  Eileen worked for over 20 years at Chums, then went on to work at Landmark, Zadocks and Denny's. D evelop ing friendships with many of her customers at the different restaurants was important to her. A lot of them would follow her from place to place for her cheerful service. She was a loving, caring, selfless wife, mother and grandmother. Eileen never knew a stranger and she will be impossible to replace. She loved crafts; beading, painting, crocheting. Eileen enjoyed going to Michael's to get her supplies and always took the grandkids with her.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Jarvis of Troy, children; Doree (Richard) Heisler of Troy, Nikki (Eldon) Stalker of Marshfield, Sheree (Benjamin) Girard of O'Fallon, grandchildren; Joshua, Eric Heisler, Wade, Jordan and Autumn Stalker, Jackson and Colton Girard, her mother, Margaret Temmen of St. Peters, brother, Gerald (Karen) Temmen of O'Fallon, her aunt, Eileen Petlak of St. Peters, ex-husband and friend, Leonard La Rue of Troy, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and her special large canine companion, Lacey.

Eileen was preceded in death by her father.

Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379.

Memorials- Lincoln County Relay for Life or PALS c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com