Jonathan Jarou

JAROU, Jonathan - Of Flint, age 61, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in his home in Grand Blanc, Michigan surrounded by his loved ones.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, on January 15, 2019 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI, Pastor Steve Wood officiating.

Burial will be held in Sunset Hills Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Jonathan was born in Flint, MI, on October 31, 1957. He was the son of Edward and the late Margaret Jarou. Jonathan grew up the youngest of four siblings. He attended Flint Northwestern and Northern High Schools. He became the proud father of his only son Zachary in July of 1987. He had a great sense of humor and an entrepreneurial spirit, eventually became broker of his own real estate company, Best Buy Real Estate in Fenton, Michigan. He enjoyed listening to music and spending time in nature.

Jonathan leaves behind his son, Zachary Jarou of Chicago, IL; significant other, Kelly Fetzer of Goodrich; father, Edward Jarou (age 92) of Grand Blanc; brothers, John and Jim Jarou of Burton sister, Jamelee (and Dr. Bill) Ryckman of Harrisville; many nieces and nephews; cousin, Renee Shannon of Okemos.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret and cousin, Bobby Shannon.