Ethan MacFarland

Ethan MacFarland

Ethan MacFarland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak on Jan. 15, 2023.
Ethan David MacFarland, age 22, of Royal Oak, passed away January 12, 2023. He was born in Dayton, OH to David MacFarland and Jenifer Shepherd MacFarland. Ethan was a lifelong area resident, graduating in 2018 from Berkley High School. During his high school years he was a member of the marching band where he played trumpet. He furthered his education at Oakland Community College and worked in the hospitality/restaurant industry at various locations in Oakland County. Known for being industrious, Ethan enjoyed working, and when he had time off could often be found bowling, his favorite past time.
Beloved son of David MacFarland and Jenifer MacFarland (fiance' Jason Houck). Dear brother of Noah MacFarland and Evan MacFarland. Loving grandson of Jerry (Anne) Shepherd, Judie Monson, Beth (George) Ghazal and the late Dennis MacFarland. Nephew of Michelle (Mark) Schloff. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 pm at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Funeral Thursday 11 am at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations will support the Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program at the University of Michigan. Checks may be made to "University of Michigan" and sent to the Michigan Medicine Office of Development, 777 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ste. 650, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. You may also call 734-764-6777 or visit the website https://victors.us/ethandavidmacfarland to make your gift. The family also suggests donations to CLC, Inc., 33235 Grand River Ave., Farmington, MI 48336. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

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