Thomas-Hunter-Obituary

Thomas Benton Hunter III

Lake Forest, Illinois

May 20, 1928 – Dec 4, 2022

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BORN
May 20, 1928
DIED
December 4, 2022
LOCATION
Lake Forest, Illinois

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Lake Forest's Thomas Benton Hunter III leaves behind a lasting legacy of good character and the importance of community spirit.Lake Forest lost a good friend and an even better man on December 4, 2022. Thomas (Tom) Hunter III passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 93.A strong...

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You will be forever remembered by many of us restaurant employes on Boca as Zorro. Over the years you have given many of us laughs and the pleasure of getting to know you, your beautiful wife and extended family. Rest with the Angles. Kathleen Merhar(PJ's and Temptation Restaurant.

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I Loved Tom Hunter - a kind, bright and humane star in many lives. I recall having a lively conversation in the gallery (Hughes Gallery, Boca Grande, FL) about Patrick O'Brien's (the Aubrey-Maturin) series, of which I had only read the first book, Master and Commander. I was thrilled with the way O'Brien wrote and Tom and I spent about an hour just sharing our love of how O'Brien expressed that historical time. The next day he returned, carrying books two and three of the series. That he...

A charming, elegant man, I enjoyed cooking your dinner parties and your friendship. Vaya con Dios Zorro!

Dear Maxine and family, I was terribly saddened to learn that your Dear Tom died. Anything that I can say or do at a time like this would be of little comfort. How proud He was of your many fine accomplishments. You and your entire Family have my deepest and most sincerest sympathy. With love, Liz Stiffel

Thinking of the family and sending prayers

He was one of the finest men the world has ever seen. He will be missed

Our deep condolences for your loss to all the Hunter family. What a great life he had. Knight and Deb Bacon

Uncle Tom was a great man of stature and benevolence. His very infectious smile and laugh is my favorite memory of him. My sincere condolences to Aunt Maxine, Tommy and Billy and all their loved ones.