Keith Thomas Hunter, 23 of Caldwell, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 at a Boise hospital from injuries sustained in an accident. A Celebration of Keith's Life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28th at Fort Boise Park, Parma. Cremation is under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Condolences may be sent to Keith's family at www.dakanfuneralchapel.com . Keith was born Sept. 4, 1984 at Nampa, Idaho to George and Pam Hunter. He attended school in Middleton, Fruitland and Parma, graduating from Parma High in 2002. Keith married Jalynne Vaughn on May 24, 2008 at Parma. He enjoyed playing football and baseball, camping, fishing and hunting. Keith also loved spending time with his family and friends and was known for being 'the laugh of the party'. Keith is survived by his wife, Jalynne of Caldwell; his parents, George and Melody Hunter of Parma and Pam Ellis of Payette; father-in-law, Paul and Misty Vaughn of Caldwell; mother-in-law, Cris Power of Caldwell; brothers, J.L. (Julie) Perry of Caldwell, Raymond (Shayla) Hunter of Nampa, Bryan Padilla of Boise, C.J. Ellis of Nampa and Damon Finch of Nampa; sisters, Michelle (Jarrod) Brazil of Caldwell, Bridget (Justin) Arthur of Boise, Jessica Finch of California and Emily Ellis of Moscow; sisters-in-law, Jennifer, Stephanie and Heather Vaughn of Caldwell; grandparents, Bill and Karen Saxton of Emmett, Carol Chambers of Olympia, Wash., Bessie Barrett of Nampa and Juanita Power of Caldwell; nieces and nephews, Cheyenne, Tuffton, Brennan, Travis, Hailey, Peyton, Jordan and Emma; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Keith was preceded in death by his step-father, Matthew Ellis; grandmother, Orva Taylor; and grandfather, Oscar Alan Bennett.

Published in the Idaho Statesman on 6/25/2008.