Dr. Eugene M. Hunt

Dr. Eugene M. Hunt, died April 30, 2011 at his daugthers home in Prescott Valley. He was born December 6. 1926 in Harvard, Nebraska the son of Grier E. and Viola (Gallentine) Hunt. Gene was 84 years old. There are many wonderful events in a life well lived. Eugene was especially proud to be a graduate of Erickson High School and received his doctorate from the University of Wyoming. He proudly served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a professer at the University of South Dakota, Supt. of Schools, Jackson Hole and Dubois, Wyoming, and one of the founding fathers of Yavapai College, being the colleges second employee and the Dean of Business. He retired in 1987 after serving as Yavapai County Supt. of Schools. During the early years, Gene enjoyed being a stock car driver, with his brother Les. On New Years Day 1948 he was joined in marriage by the love of his life, Ila.
Gene was always very civic minded, his memberships included the Elks, Moose and the Lions. He was proudest of being a Past Master of Aztlan Lodge #1, Free and Accepted Masons, a member of the York Rite and a Shriner..Gene is survived by his sons: Gene (Jackie) of Canon City, CO. and Walt of Chino Valley; daughters; Rita Leyva and Nita Barnes, both of Prescott Valley, Arizona; 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He is also survived by his special friend Gerda Franzen of Forest Grove, OR. His beloved Ila, presceded him in death September 1993.
Genes family suggest memorials: Aztlan Lodge #1, Past Masters Scholarship Fund, 1028 Willow Creek Rd. Prescott, AZ. 86301-1642
Dr. Eugene M. Hunt, died April 30, 2011 at his daughters home in Prescott Valley. He was born December 6. 1926 in Harvard, Nebraska the son of Grier E. and Viola (Gallentine) Hunt. Gene was 84 years old.

There are many wonderful events in a life well lived. Eugene was especially proud to be a graduate of Erickson High School and received his doctorate from the University of Wyoming. He proudly served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a professer at the University of South Dakota, Supt. of Schools, Jackson Hole and Dubois, Wyoming, and one of the founding fathers of Yavapai College, being the colleges second employee and the Dean of Business. He retired in 1987 after serving as Yavapai County Supt. of Schools. During the early years, Gene enjoyed being a stock car driver, with his brother Les. On New Years Day 1948 he was joined in marriage by the love of his life, Ila.

Gene was always very civic minded, his memberships included the Elks, Moose and the Lions. He was proudest of being a Past Master of Aztlan Lodge #1, Free and Accepted Masons, a member of the York Rite and a Shriner.
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Gene is survived by his sons: Gene (Jackie) of Canon City, CO. and Walt of Chino Valley; daughters; Rita Leyva and Nita Barnes, both of Prescott Valley, Arizona; 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He is also survived by his special friend Gerda Franzen of Forest Grove, OR. His beloved Ila, presceded him in death September 1993.

A celebration of Genes Life will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday May 5, 2011 at the First Southern Baptist Church, Hwy 69 and Pleasant View Dr. concluding sevices will be 4:00 p.m. at the Masonic Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post # 6.

Genes family suggest memorials: Aztlan Lodge #1, Past Masters Scholarship Fund, 1028 Willow Creek Rd. Prescott, AZ. 86301-1642

Service:
A celebration of Genes Life will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday May 5, 2011 at the First Southern Baptist Church, Hwy 69 and Pleasant View Dr. concluding sevices will be 4:00 p.m. at the Masonic Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post # 6.