Jeanne Elizabeth Mondou

Jeanne Elizabeth Mondou of St. Augustine, Florida (formerly of Clio, Michigan), age 72, passed away at her home on January 20, 2013. Jeanne was born August 19, 1940 in Port Huron, MI to Glenwood and Leona (Hill) Farrish. Jeanne grew up in Flint. She graduated from the University of Michigan where she earned Bachelors and Masters Degrees. Jeanne spent many years teaching thousands of children to swim. Her long term tenure at Durant Tuuri Mott pool endeared her to many families. Jeanne taught for the Flint Community Schools and spent most of her career as a special educator at the Genesee Intermediate School District working with homebound and hospitalized students and as a consultant for students with physical and health impairments. When Jeanne retired to the St. Augustine area she remained active in the education of special education students by serving as a volunteer at local schools. Jeanne's passion in life was helping others, by giving of her time, her money, and her heart. Jeanne was an active member of many charitable organizations and served on the boards of the Physically Impaired Adults of Michigan, the Michigan Easter Seals, and the Genesee County Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. She enjoyed her job and prided herself on being able to obtain needed services for "her kids" and their families.

Jeanne is survived by her husband of 49 years, Leon Mondou; their daughters, Amy (Anders) Runevad of London, England; Martha (Richard) McDermott, of Indianapolis, Indiana; and her precious grandchildren, Eric and Emma Runevad and Leah McDermott. She was also known as "Grandma Jeanne" to numerous other children, especially, Kara, Kelsay, and Kerrie Mannor. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Kathleen Weir.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday February 2, 2013 at Hansen Funeral Home Groves Chapel Downtown Davison. Family will receive visitors from 11:00am until time of service on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, please continue Jeanne's spirit of caring for kids with a donation to The Children's Wish Fund, Hurley Development Office, One Hurley Place, Flint, MI 48503.