Shorland Garth Hunsaker

Mr. Hunsaker was my World History teacher MHS in 73-74 Last time I spoke to him was over at Harmon's Grocery Store Sandy city believe it was 1998 he still remembers me we spoke for a little while best History teacher I've had in my life time very intelligent man. RIP Shortland.

Honoured to have been taught by Mr Hunsaker as a South African foreign exchange student in 1976/77. He made a huge impact on my life. Taught me to think critically, observe and analyse events and people. Took me on an adventure to his Montana ranch with his boys. Forever grateful. Good man. RIP. Thoughts with his family.

I loved Mr Hunsaker. I took a couple of his classes in 1980 and 81. My degree from the U in Economics is in part a testimony to him. So smart and witty. His classes were always good for me. Thank you Shorland!

I think the last time I saw Shorland was in 1990. I was just talking to a friend of mine who speaks so highly of him and wondered how he was doing so we decided to look him up and say hi to him. Shortland was more than a human being, he was an angel. Although we had our own speed boat and we were few decades younger, he would invite us to visit him and go for some water skiing in his boat occasionally. He was such a gentle and respectful soul that we could not miss the opportunity to spend...

I was out of state when this happened, and I'm so sorry the planet has lost such a sterling human being. I loved/was terrified by his Social Problems classes, but I carry things he taught us to this day. My condolences to the family of this amazing man. Karla Jacobson Nye MHS 1966

Honored to have had him as a teacher. He was amazing and helped me believe in myself. Sorry for your loss.

Dear Jim and Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time. May the tender, fun and treasured memories with your Dad comfort you.
Knowing your parents are at peace is a great blessing.
Love, Brent & Lynda Johnson

Mr. Hunsaker was the single most important influence in my high school education. He personally helped me through challenging times in my life, doing so without judgement but with compassion. As a member of the class of 68, I want to thank God for the opportunity to know and learn from this very decent man.

Wow, what an amazing teacher! He taught his students how to "think" and analyze different perspectives. He was a teacher with high expectations, true, but also a fair one. Back in 1965, as a senior at Murray High School, I had a solid A- grade in his American History and Social Problems class, but I flunked the final exam because of so many other tests I had to study for the night before. Still, he threw out that grade and gave me an A- anyway. Above his photo in my '65 Crest yearbook, he...