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John Richard Hunter, 69, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. John was born on May 11, 1950 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The oldest of four siblings, he spent his early childhood in Des Moines, Iowa. At 12 years old he and his family moved to Phoenix, where he would live the rest of his life. He graduated from Camelback High School in 1968, and then went on to work at Salt River Project from 1972 until his retirement in 2014. Originally working in the mailroom, he received multiple promotions and spent most of his career as an engineer in Hydroelectric Generation, where he held the positions of Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Computer Analyst. He authored numerous scientific publications in the area of hydroelectricity.
John was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. He is remembered with great fondness by his sister, niece and nephews for his sense of humor, generous heart, brilliant mind, and love of anything that had to do with engineering and technology.
John is survived by his sister, Cory Olson, and his niece and nephews, Micah Olson, Kirk Olson, Anna Flint, and Han Olson. He is preceded in death by his mother, Amy "Terry" Hunter, and his brothers Jeffrey Hunter and Mark Hunter.
A memorial service will be held at a later date when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
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R.
May 19, 2021
1964 The summer that never ended. Cory no one could have shared the true John as you did in his memory. Family was everything to him and you gave him that.
Phillip Smith
May 19, 2020
I just talked to him in January
He lived on my UPS route.
He was a really good guy and liked to buy drinks for people.
Great conversations, and some good laughs with him.
Remember how he smoked those thin long Virginia Slim's?
Lol.
How many times did he "retire from SRP"?
He was a good guy.
Thank you for the good times John!
Nice to have known you..
A loss for everyone that knew him.
RIP 'SRP John'
Carla Hughes
April 20, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful brother. John was a good friend to me in Highschool. Such a nice guy!
RICHARD HYDE
April 20, 2020
You could not do any work at the dams without John's involvement. He knew everything about Hydro Operations. He was a great resource and quite the character. I always enjoyed his company, especially over lunch at the Marina Cafe, where they even named a sandwich for him.
Nancy Simko
April 19, 2020
I am so sorry to hear!! We sure will miss you John! Many great conversations and Laughs we Shared! RIP Our Dear Friend !!
Mike Nolan
April 19, 2020
Going to miss my conversations with John. I always looked forward to seeing him and some of his videos. Truly one of the smartest individuals I've met in my lifetime. I will see you on the other side brother and we will talk as long as we please.
EARL FISHER
April 18, 2020
My friend, coworker and former room mate. Sorry we lost track of each other over the years. Rest in Peace my friend.
Tim Paul
April 17, 2020
Sending my condolences to the family. Was so sad to hear of this. If it was not for the sharing of his knowledge, I would not be where I am today. Thank you John for all of your time you gave to the Operator training program Hunter University. We only got to share a few years, but am forever grateful. Rest in peace my friend.Regards,Tim Paul
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