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Austin Hunsaker Obituary

Published by East Valley Tribune on Jan. 18, 2006.

Austin Kade Hunsaker June 27, 1987 - January 14, 2006 Our Angel Austin returned home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 14, 2006, as a result of a tragic accident. All who knew Austin loved him. His smile brightened our days and our lives. Even though Austin was known as an Arcadia football player, close friends and family marveled at his oversized heart and beautiful soul. This life is a time for us to prepare our hearts to meet our Heavenly Father. Though he was only 18, Austin's heart was right and beautiful, making him a welcome and qualified citizen of the Kingdom of God. Austin is preceded in death by many pioneer ancestors who participated in the initial settlement of Mesa, Arizona. Austin is survived by his mother, Loren McCarty Pyper and stepfather, Mark B. Pyper; father, Gary M. Hunsaker and stepmother, Vera Hunsaker; brother, Ryan Hunsaker; sisters, Kaleigh Hunsaker, Sarah Hunsaker, Kealoha Hunsaker and Keonah Hunsaker; stepbrothers, Chad Pyper and Kellen Taylor; and stepsisters, Paige Pyper and Brooke Pyper. Austin is also survived by his grandparents, Ralph and Martha Jo Hunsaker, and Robert and Chris McCarty, and his great-grandmothers, Lora D. Hunsaker of Mesa, Arizona and Frances McCarty of St. Petersburg, Florida. A candlelight vigil has been organized by Austin's many beloved friends for Wednesday, January, 18, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. on the football field at Arcadia High School. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale. Funeral services for Austin will be Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 12 noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4225 N. 56th St., Phoenix. Interment will follow at the Mesa City Cemetery. Austin's primary wish would be that all of us remaining on this Earth are kind to each other and that we protect those that are in need of protection. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.

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January 23, 2006

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Karen Gleim posted to the memorial.

January 20, 2006

Maria ,Mike & Marcus Dunton posted to the memorial.

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Nielsen Family

January 23, 2006

Hunsaker Family,

We were saddended to hear of your loss. We love you and your family. Our prayers are always with you. We love you!

Karen Gleim

January 20, 2006

Gary, Loren, Ralph & Martha Jo - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We were so sad to hear and read of the loss of your precious son and grandson,Austin. He sounds like he was such a wonderful young man. At this most difficult time, we pray that you will find peace and comfort as you are wrapped in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father.

We will always remember the great times we had together so many years ago. All our love to you.

Storm & Karen Gleim

Maria ,Mike & Marcus Dunton

January 20, 2006

Loren, and the Hunsaker/Pyper Family,

We were so very sorry to hear of Austin's passing. As a mother, my heart goes out to you and my deepest sympathy. We will keep you all in our prayers that you make it through this very painful time and come to a peace soon.

Mike, Maria & Marcus Dunton

(Marcus #66, Arcadia Football)

KRISTI PETERSON

January 19, 2006

I am so sad to hear of your great loss. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with both of you and your families.

Sincerely,

Kristi Peterson

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BRIAN HAPPEL

January 19, 2006

AUSTIN. YOU ARE THE MOST AWSOME PERSON. YOU TOUCH ME WHEN THE FIRST TIME I MET YOU. YOUR SMILE IS LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU BY YOUR SMILE AND HEART. I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER . BRIAN

Mark and Helen Panza

January 19, 2006

I am so very sorry for your loss. John and Austin played football at Arcadia together. Our prayers are with you all.

kendall shira

January 19, 2006

Austin was a one of kind guy who made everyone else smile when he walked into the room. His outlook on life truly inspired everyone he knew to be as happy as he was, austin also was and still is part of the most amazing family i have ever met. I hope austin knows how much his friends an family miss him and cant wait to see his contagous smile again..i love you austin, xoxo

Don & Jan Cross

January 19, 2006

Ralph & Martha Jo: Our love and prayers go out to you at this time. May God bless your entire family and give you peace.

Asia Tanner & Family

January 19, 2006

Our hearts and prayers are with you. May the Lord bless you with comfort and strength at this time, and always.

January 18, 2006

No one will ever forget #68. He was a great person. You and your families are in my prayers.

January 18, 2006

never forget #68

Cindi Rogers

January 18, 2006

My darling friend Loren,

Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for you and your family. Although I never met your precious son Austin, I'm sure he was every bit of an angel that everyone says he was because he came from you. I wish I could be there for you now, but know that my prayers go out to you and your family always.

I love you dearly...

Your grade school best friend,

Cindi

ANNIE CATE His cousin SHEEDY

January 18, 2006

i did not know Austin very well but I still cared for him and he is in my prayers

George,Nancy, Scotty Propheter

January 18, 2006

We were so sad to hear the news and your loss is ours too. Our prayers are with you everyday that you may continue to have God's strength to carry you through and continue to always cherish the wonderful life & memories of your beautiful son Austin. He is an angel now! God be with you! Those wonderful, exciting Arcadia football games will be long remembered by our family! Ryan, Scotty sends his deepest condolences to you. He was so very sad to hear the news and would love to be here for you..but he's serving our country. You are deep in thought and thanks for being a part of our life!

Love you Huntsakers! Thank you for the memories!

Charlene Williams

January 18, 2006

It's been years!

One good thing about funerals they bring us together! I want to send our love.

Your cousin,

Charlene and Larry Williams

Nicole Hellwig and Natalie Wetta

January 18, 2006

Austin was a wonderful person and will truely be missed. Our prayers are with you.

Adam McBride

January 18, 2006

To the Hunsaker/Pyper family,

We mourn the loss of your precious Austin. While we cannot begin to understand the grief that you must feel, we take comfort in the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are indeed grateful for the knowledge of what occurs in the spirit world, where talent and love are never wasted. May you be enveloped in the arms of the love of our Savior at this very difficult time.

Adam, Brenda, Audrey, Dean, Coleman, and Trent

Niki Axford

January 18, 2006

Austin will always remain a special person to me. He was nothing less than kind to everyone and I will miss his smile, contagious laugher, and the twinkle in his eyes so much. He will be forever loved by all who knew him. To Austin: I hope you know that I had a great time with you at Arcadia and am so thankful for the time we did get to spend together... from seeing you at Fry's or Safeway, or even SCC -- every single time you made me smile. After shopping one night with my mom... we walked out of the store and she said, "He looks like such a nice young man". I hope you know how special you were. Now you're up in Heaven watching over all of us and keeping us safe. We love you. I'll try not to cry now that you are gone but instead smile when I think of you and remember what an incredible young man you were. I'll see you again someday. We love you so much.

Tina Simonetti

January 18, 2006

To the Hunsaker family. I used to work with your Grandfather at O'Connor Cavanagh and am truly sorry to read about Austin. Ralph, Martha Jo and family, my thoughts are prayers are with you all. God Bless. Tina Simonetti

NICK AND KATHY OLSON

January 18, 2006

To the Hunsaker family: We were so sorry to hear of Austins passing. We always still picture him as a little boy in the neighborhood, playing night games with the other kids. He was a nice boy with a sweet smile and kind personality. Please know our prayers are with you and you family.

Maureen Sutherland

January 18, 2006

Our family is mourning your loss. We will be praying for your family and Austin. He was always a great friend to my son, Kirk-Ross Sutherland (the band).

Mark, Patty, Bob & Nick Soffel

January 18, 2006

If we had hours to express our deepest condolences, it would not be enough. As one of the Arcadia Football family, we have become one family. Losing Austin is losing our own. Our prayers go out to the entire family and they go out to all of Arcadia; the students, faculty, parents and all who are hurting. Austin is on the other side smiling down at everyone and wanting to take our pain away. Let his passing not be in vain. You will be in our prayers…always. He will not be forgotten.

Monique Cruz

January 18, 2006

2 the Hunsaker family: I am deeply saddened by this event and even more sad that I cannot be there with you all. Each and every single one of you have kind hearts and share love to all who know your kids. Austin was my Lil Huns and will always be, he truly was an angel and now will forever be. I loved him and will continue to. I love each and every one of you and my regrets to not being able to show my presence at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. Love always Monique~ RIP Lil Huns I love you!

Tom and Pam Cole

January 18, 2006

To the Hunsaker Family:

Pam and I want you to know that we grieve with you over the death of Austin. We have lost 2 sons, one at age 19 and the other at age 35. Eventhough we know that he is in a better place, it is not an easy thing to go through for parents or grandparents. Time, and the love and support of family and friends, will help but the hurt will always be there. Maybe that is the way it should be because we want to keep fresh in our memories the times that we enjoyed with our sons, daughters, and grand children.

All of you are in our constant prayers.

Neldon & Brenda Caudill

January 18, 2006

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your tragic loss. May your hearts be healed and you blessed in the knowledge of a loving Heavenly Father's plan to reunite again as an eternal family.

Neldon & Brenda

Susie Danesi

January 18, 2006

To the Hunsaker/Pyper Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. You and Austin are in our prayers.

Susie, Alex and Chloe Danesi

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