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James B. "Jim" Jerew
Marion - James B. "Jim" Jerew, age 63, of Marion, died peacefully Sunday, August 5, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family.
On June 21, 1955, Jim was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, the eldest of three children of Shirley (Arbogast) Jerew and the late Gene R. Jerew. He was raised in Marion, Ohio, where he graduated from Marion Harding High School in the class of 1973.
Jim furthered his education at Capital University, where he played quarterback on the football team during his freshman year. He then finished his last three years at The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Soon after college, Jim was set up on a blind date with Cathy Woodward, and from there the rest is history. Jim and Cathy were married in 1979, and have been by each other's side throughout their thirty eight years of marriage. Together they have lovingly raised three children: Jamie, Jessica, and Jason.
During the beginning of Jim's career, he worked as the General Manager at McDaniel Toyota. For the last twenty years, he served as a Financial Advisor for the Jerew Financial Group, earning Aptus's top advisor in 2010, 2014, and 2016.
Jim was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, where he previously served on the Finance Committee. Believing in the power of education, Jim served as a Board Member of Digital Academy and the Marion Education Foundation board.
An avid sports fan, Jim loved rooting on his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes football team and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also enjoyed golfing, tennis, and especially playing hearts with the Burly's. As an avid jogger, the highlight for Jim was completing the Columbus Marathon.
Feeling most at peace on or near water, Jim always enjoyed vacationing with his family and the traditional father and son trips, with his dad to Canada.
By far and away, Jim's proudest achievement in life was his three children, and his marriage of thirty eight years with Cathy. He truly cherished every moment spent with his family.
A problem solver, Jim wouldn't stop until he found the best solution for any problem. This made him the "go to guy" for his family and friends, as they knew Jim would do anything for them. He also was very sentimental, and had a very touching way of sharing those words from his heart. His warm smile and very positive and optimistic attitude will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Left to cherish Jim's memory are his wife, Cathy Jerew of Marion; three children: Jamie Elsey of Atlanta, GA, Jessica Jerew of Columbus, and Jason Jerew of Fort Myers, FL; his mother, Shirley Jerew of Marion; two sisters: Janice (Dan) Stuckey of Punta Gorda, FL, and Jill (Carl) Church of Marion; two brothers-in-law: William (Gayle) Woodward, and David (Lynne) Woodward; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His family will greet friends from 4 - 6 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018, at the Snyder Funeral Homes, DENZER Chapel, 360 E. Center St., Marion. Services honoring his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 241 S. Prospect St., Marion, with Rev. Mark Schuring officiating. Immediately following the memorial service, everyone is welcome to join in a celebration of Jim's life at the Harding Hotel, 267 W. Center St., Marion, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marion Community Foundation, 504 S. State St., Marion, OH 43302, or online at MarionCommunityFoundation.org, for the purpose of adding to the Gene Jerew Memorial Scholarship Fund, which was previously created in memory of Jim's father.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to serve Jim's family and your favorite memories and condolences may be shared with them via www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
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I'm so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a good man and I will always remember our side yard converesations. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rick Mills
Rick Mills
August 13, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to Cathy and family. I worked with Cathy at McKinley Elementary. My sister JoAnne Peadon also knows Jim's mother. We are sorry that we could not attend services, but we want you to know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I also do not have your home address to send a card. Thinking of you all.
Fred and Margie Saull
Fred and Margie Saull
Friend
August 12, 2018
Cathy, keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Dr. Christopher Smallwood and Staff
August 9, 2018
My deepest sympathies. Jim and I were kindred spirits and I kept track of him from a far.Jon Holmes
Jon Holmes
August 9, 2018
Jim was my roommate for 3 years at Ohio State University. I have nothing but fond memories, except for that one time we got into a fight about who's turn it is to wash the pile of dishes in the kitchen sink. I will miss him. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Gabor Hegedus
Friend
August 8, 2018
I worked for Jim as a salesperson at McDaniel Toyota! Jim was a great boss! I remember when he & Mike McDaniel both jumped into the water when Mike had purchased the Toyota franchise! He brought a lot of laughter to the car business and I very much enjoyed working for him!
Gary Buckley
August 8, 2018
My deepest condolences. I always knew Jim as the coolest guy in the room.His personality was so captivating and caring. God Bless you Jim.
Randy Christopher
August 8, 2018
I knew him when I worked at the Marion Star in advertising and he was the General Manager at Toyota. I bought a car from Toyota and there was a problem. Jim fixed it for me and made sure everything worked out. Later ,when McDaniel bought Bennett Chevrolet, I was studying for my respiratory boards and was not working. Jim offered me to come and work the customer service desk until I took my boards. I found him to be a stand up guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Rebecca Shroats
August 7, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. I wish to share with you a bible verse for this very painful moment. 1 Corinthians 15:26 . I hope these words may be of great hope and help to endure in these difficult moments.
August 7, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
August 7, 2018
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