Bruce Hunt Obituary
Bruce left this world on October 26, 2024 due to Parkinson's disease. Bruce was born on September 3, 1957 to Elvin and Polley Hunt, he was the third child of this union. Bruce was raised in the Price area and went to school there as well, and graduated from Emery High. He worked a lot of various jobs there until he decided to move to Idaho where he met Carol Gohe. They got married but later divorced. Bruce worked on a farm in Albion, later working as a truck driver for a firm in Boise, eventually making their way back to the Magic Valley area. Bruce went to work for Scott Jackson Trucking and his final job was Farmore Irrigation, he loved his job there.
Bruce decided to give love and marriage one more shot and fell in love with Peggy Blackburn. They spent a lot of years together and made a lot of good memories together even up to the end.
Bruce loved to fish, every weekend you could catch him on the water with is boat, fly pole and dozens of flies. That was Peggy and his entertainment along with his brother Allen, where the competition was on with who could catch the biggest fish. We enjoyed many adventures with Bruce, just recently back in September we all went to the rodeo together having the best time. His brother Paul and he had a lot of fun and made a lot of good memories together as well.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; Elvin and Polley Hunt; his grandparents, Myron and Ada Willson; as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Bruce is survived by his brothers, Allen and Paul Hunt, and their wives; his Aunt Auriela; and the love of his life, Peggy Hunt; as well as many other cousins and family members.
A viewing will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 South Lincoln Ave., Jerome. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, November 8, 2024 at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 South Lincoln Ave., Jerome with a viewing beginning at Noon. Graveside service will conclude at the Jerome Cemetery, Jerome.
Memories and condolences may be shared on Bruce’s memorial web page at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.
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