Background
Jarvis, Robert Burdette was born on July 15, 1921 in Weston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Frank Goff and Bernice Louise (Hudkins) Jarvis.
civil engineer career naval officer
Jarvis, Robert Burdette was born on July 15, 1921 in Weston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Frank Goff and Bernice Louise (Hudkins) Jarvis.
Student, Marshall College, 1941. Student, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1942. Student, George Washington University, 1944.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Master of Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1948. Postgraduate, University Utah, 1964.
Commissioned line officer United States Navy, 1944-1948, advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, civil engineer corps, 1948-1962, retired, 1962. Structural engineer Utah Department highways, Salt Lake City, 1962-1965. Engineer bridge design Idaho Transportation Department, Boise, 1965-1986, retired, 1986.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers (life), Structural Engineers Association of Idaho (charter), National Rifle Association (life), Sigma Xi (associate).
Married Gwendolyn Jean Davis, February 19, 1945. 1 child, Ellen Louise Jarvis Hoekstra.