Harlen Acel Hunt
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 3D - November 8, 2020
Harlen Acel Hunt, beloved husband of Sara Hunt, and long time
resident of Grand Junction, died peacefully in his sleep at home
with loving members of his family present, early in the morning of
November 3, 2020.
Harlen was born on March 18, 1933, in a two-room earthen
dugout near Meeker, Colorado. His grandparents in the 1800’s had
come overland from Oklahoma to Colorado in a covered wagon.
A quiet man who kept his counsel and was respected by all who
knew him, Harlen was for years, a professional long-haul driver
for Independent Lumber and Boise Cascade. He was ranked the
number one driver.
Harlen loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He loved and was proud of his family. He was also proud of his
service as a United States Marine, serving overseas during the
Korean War.
Harlen is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Sara;
children, Shawn Smith, Randall Hunt, and Ryan Hunt, and seven
grandchildren. His oldest son, Raymond Hunt, preceded him in
death.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mesa Mortuary.
