Jack L. Hunt
Marriages
Karen Covey - November 21, 1963
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 7 B Obituary - April 25, 2014
Jack L. Hunt
March 20, 1942 - April 21, 2014
Our beloved Jack began a new adventure on April 21, 2014. Jack was born March 20, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, Texas to T-bone and Fay Hunt. His early childhood was spent in Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado with his family settling in Grand Junction, in 1958. Jack graduated from Grand Junction High in 1961, and Mesa College in 1963.
In Jack’s own words he married “the girl of his dreams” Karen Covey, on November 21, 1963, and they moved to Fort Collins for him to attend Colorado State University. attend Colorado State University. During his senior year he was in a car accident that left him unable to speak due to a head injury, but that injury did not deter him from returning to CSU and graduating in 1969 with a degree in Physics.
Jack and Karen moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where Jack worked as a mechanical engineer at GE Aircraft Engine Group on the SST Engine for two years. He then accepted a position with the US Government Dept. of Labor as an industrial hygienist and retired in 2005, after 36 years of service. He loved taking his boat on the Ohio River and traveling to the houseboat at Lake Cumberland, KY. It was difficult leaving their close friends but Grand Junction was calling.
Jack and Karen bought a motor home, packed up and moved back to Grand Junction for the retirement years however life turned out differently than planned.
Three years ago, Jack had a ladder fall and suffered another head injury which left him in a wheelchair. He endured many months of therapy and managed to keep that amazing spirit and his captivating smile. He inspired all around him and never complained about what life had placed upon him. Jack was able to accomplish everything he wanted to in life and in death. We are mourning and celebrating at the same time. The loss we feel is overwhelming but we will try to follow his example of being strong and accepting.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”. 2 Timothy 4-7. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Karen; brothers, Bob Hunt of Grand Junction, and Dale (Twila) Hunt of Mesquite, NV; sister, Jan (Mike) Frick of Grand Junction; mother-in-law, Jeanne Covey of Grand Junction, and sister-in-law, Candy (Rick) Brodel of Hotchkiss, and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Bill Covey, and sister-in-law, LouEllen Hunt.
We would like to thank the staff at Mantey Heights Care Center and HopeWest Hospice for the wonderful care and kindness given to Jack and his family.
Donations are appreciated to HopeWest Hospice 3090B North 12th Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81506, or to Mantey Heights, Activity Dept., 2825 Patterson Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81506, in Jack’s honor.
Visitation will be Monday, April 28, 2014 at 12 noon at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Orchard Mesa Masonic Cemetery.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 7 B Death Notice - April 23, 2014
Jack Hunt, 72, Grand Junction, died April 21, 2014, at Hope
West Hospice Care Center.
Visitation will from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Callahan-Edfast
Mortuary. Services will follow at Orchard Mesa Masonic Cemetery.
Mr. Hunt was an industrial hygienist.
Survivors include his wife, Karen; two brothers, Bob of Grand
Junction, Dale of Mesquite, Nev.; and one sister, Jan Frick of Grand Junction.
Memorial contributions to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction 81506, or Mantey Heights Activity Department, 2825 Patterson Road, Grand Junction 81506.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3 D Death Notice - April 24, 2014
Jack Hunt, 72, Grand Junction, died April 21, 2014.
Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday at Callahan-Edfast
Mortuary, followed by a graveside service at Orchard Mesa Masonic Cemetery.
Mr. Hunt was an industrial hygienist.
Survivors include his wife, Karen; his mother-in-law, Jeane Covey of Grand Junction; two brothers, Bob of Grand Junction and Dale of Mesquite, Nev.; and one sister, Jan Frick of Grand Junction.
Memorial contributions to Hope West and Hospice, 3090B North 12th Street, Grand Junction 81506, or to the Mantey Heights Activity Department, 2825 Patterson Road, Grand Junction 81506.
