Arthur HURAND

HURAND, Arthur - beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, patriot, philanthropist and community booster, died March 21, 2012 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 23, 1916, the only child of Rose (Coleman) and Julius Hurand, Arthur was raised in Flint's north end neighborhoods. Always proud of his beginnings, he was President of his senior class and captain of the Flint Northern High School's State Champion Debate team of 1933. He attended the University of Michigan and graduated from Wayne State University Law School. He was serving active duty in the U.S. Army when he met the love of his life, Bess Bryer. They were married on May 24, 1942. During his 5 years in the military he rose to Captain, setting up military field hospitals in the European Theater, and was a concentration camp liberator. Post war, he became a member of the Genesee County Bar Association and, he took over the operations of the Buttercup Bakery and Doughboy Donuts, businesses started by his father. From those businesses he created numerous other ventures including Dawn Donuts, and became a well-respected real estate developer and entrepreneur. He remained active in business until last year. He was also active in numerous Civic and Jewish Community organizations, and charities, serving in leadership capacities. He was a role model not only to his family members but also for friends near and far. Arthur is survived by his devoted wife and life partner of over 69 years, Bess; daughters, Lynne and Sally; sons Gary (Carol), Robert (Katchen), David (Martha), and Jeffrey (Barbara). His loving grandchildren are Joshua and Sara Hurand (Elie Weiss), Shoshana, Gates, Miles, Clay, Ashley, Jennifer, Reyna Hurand and Jordan Spain, and great-grandsons, Eitan and Jonah Weiss. Arthur Hurand leaves a wonderful legacy. He will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral service for Arthur Hurand will be held at Congregation Beth Israel, 5240 Calkins Road in Flint (corner of Dye and Calkins Roads) at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2012. Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery in Flint. Donations in memory of Arthur Hurand may be made to the Flint Jewish Federation, Congregation Beth Israel, The Community Foundation of Greater Flint, and The Flint Institute of Arts, Cultural Center or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.