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James Hunt Obituary
Jim was born August 8, 1923 in Earlville, IA., the son of James S. and Muriel (Fletcher) Hunt. He graduated from Manchester High School, attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA and graduated from the University of Kansas.
He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as an Armorer with a B-26 group.
He was a Civil Engineer and Partner with Van Doren Hazard-Stallings Civil Engineering, retiring after 36 years with that company.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, V.F.W., American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers and the Kansas Engineering Society.
Jim married Mary Bobb on January 20, 1946 in Kansas City, KS. She died May 19, 2009. Survivors include daughters: Jackie Hunt, Olathe, Merrie (Mike Purdon) Lewis, Ozawkie, Cheryl (Joe) Callahan, Manhattan, Sharlene (Jeff) Hunt Ellentuck, Roosevelt, NJ; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Sherman.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Reagan Ranch, V.F.W., or the Kansas University Endowment Association.
Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Art Brennan
October 28, 2018
To Hunt Family
My name is Art Brennan.
I am district 1 and VFW Post 1650 Chaplain.
I want to send my thoughts and Prayers to your family for your loss.
I want to "Thank you" for his service to our country.
I want to "Thank" him for the service to the VFW Post 1650 too.
We send our condolence to your family for your loss.
Art Brennan
October 23, 2018
Your Dad had a nice, long life. Dave and I didn't get to know your parents til later in life when the four couples of us did many things together including dancing, jazz, dinners, etc. I especially remember a dinner you all served at their home. I can't remember whether it was for an anniversary or a special birthday of one of your parents. We were blessed to have known them.
Sally and Dave Dyke
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