Shirley Joseph Hunter
US ARMY AIR CORPS | WORLD WAR II
1919 - 2015
Early Life: He was born July 24, 1919, in Vernal, Utah, to Walter Clarence Hunter and Clara Adela Burton Hunter. He was thrilled every year on the 24th of July when the state celebrated his birthday. He also connected with the birth of A&W Root Beer in the year 1919. It was his favorite brand. He grew up in Provo, Utah, along with his seven brothers and sisters, all preceding him in death.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: He met his sweet wife, Ila Barney at a dance one night and it was love at first sight. They were married on February 26, 1941, and later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Their loving, eternal marriage has been an example to his family as they weathered heartache through the years. His sweetheart, affectionately known as Nana, passed away in 2003. This eternal union was blessed with five beautiful children, two of whom are still living. The posterity left behind will be blessed into the eternities because of the strength and love they have shown and taught to each and every one of them. He was a perfectionist down to the smallest detail. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. An electrician by trade, he worked for a number of years at Geneva Steel and then went to work at Utah State Hospital in Provo as their Chief Engineer, retiring from there. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. His knowledge of repairing the plane radios kept him in the states during the war, much to the relief of his wife. His fishing and hunting skills have been passed down to many family members and will be passed down from generation to generation in many years to come. He was blessed with a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His service to the Lord was evident in how he lived his life. There wasn’t a drop of judgment in his body. He loved everyone he met and was known for his hugs. Anyone who went to Nana and Papa’s house didn’t leave before getting a hug. He served in many capacities as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with many people being a recipient of his love and service. One of his greatest joys was serving in the Provo Utah LDS Temple. He always told people he had his life planned out until he turned 100 and then he would take it a day at a time. Shirley Joseph Hunter “Papa” passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2015, just one month shy of his 96th birthday.
Family Message: "His love of serving his children and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren has given us many wonderful stories that will be passed down in all our histories for many generations to come. Thank you, Papa for always being there."
Survived By: His children: Larry B. (Vada), of American Fork, UT; and Deanna Hunter, of Antioch, CA; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Ila; three children: Gloria Jean, Dennis Jay and Shirleyne (Alex); his parents; his seven siblings; and grandson, Cory.
Services: Bonneville 5th Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Burial: Provo City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 25 June 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
US ARMY AIR CORPS | WORLD WAR II
1919 - 2015
Early Life: He was born July 24, 1919, in Vernal, Utah, to Walter Clarence Hunter and Clara Adela Burton Hunter. He was thrilled every year on the 24th of July when the state celebrated his birthday. He also connected with the birth of A&W Root Beer in the year 1919. It was his favorite brand. He grew up in Provo, Utah, along with his seven brothers and sisters, all preceding him in death.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: He met his sweet wife, Ila Barney at a dance one night and it was love at first sight. They were married on February 26, 1941, and later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Their loving, eternal marriage has been an example to his family as they weathered heartache through the years. His sweetheart, affectionately known as Nana, passed away in 2003. This eternal union was blessed with five beautiful children, two of whom are still living. The posterity left behind will be blessed into the eternities because of the strength and love they have shown and taught to each and every one of them. He was a perfectionist down to the smallest detail. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. An electrician by trade, he worked for a number of years at Geneva Steel and then went to work at Utah State Hospital in Provo as their Chief Engineer, retiring from there. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. His knowledge of repairing the plane radios kept him in the states during the war, much to the relief of his wife. His fishing and hunting skills have been passed down to many family members and will be passed down from generation to generation in many years to come. He was blessed with a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His service to the Lord was evident in how he lived his life. There wasn’t a drop of judgment in his body. He loved everyone he met and was known for his hugs. Anyone who went to Nana and Papa’s house didn’t leave before getting a hug. He served in many capacities as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with many people being a recipient of his love and service. One of his greatest joys was serving in the Provo Utah LDS Temple. He always told people he had his life planned out until he turned 100 and then he would take it a day at a time. Shirley Joseph Hunter “Papa” passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2015, just one month shy of his 96th birthday.
Family Message: "His love of serving his children and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren has given us many wonderful stories that will be passed down in all our histories for many generations to come. Thank you, Papa for always being there."
Survived By: His children: Larry B. (Vada), of American Fork, UT; and Deanna Hunter, of Antioch, CA; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Ila; three children: Gloria Jean, Dennis Jay and Shirleyne (Alex); his parents; his seven siblings; and grandson, Cory.
Services: Bonneville 5th Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Burial: Provo City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 25 June 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Shirley Joseph Hunter
US ARMY AIR CORPS | WORLD WAR II
1919 - 2015
Early Life: He was born July 24, 1919, in Vernal, Utah, to Walter Clarence Hunter and Clara Adela Burton Hunter. He was thrilled every year on the 24th of July when the state celebrated his birthday. He also connected with the birth of A&W Root Beer in the year 1919. It was his favorite brand. He grew up in Provo, Utah, along with his seven brothers and sisters, all preceding him in death.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: He met his sweet wife, Ila Barney at a dance one night and it was love at first sight. They were married on February 26, 1941, and later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Their loving, eternal marriage has been an example to his family as they weathered heartache through the years. His sweetheart, affectionately known as Nana, passed away in 2003. This eternal union was blessed with five beautiful children, two of whom are still living. The posterity left behind will be blessed into the eternities because of the strength and love they have shown and taught to each and every one of them. He was a perfectionist down to the smallest detail. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. An electrician by trade, he worked for a number of years at Geneva Steel and then went to work at Utah State Hospital in Provo as their Chief Engineer, retiring from there. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. His knowledge of repairing the plane radios kept him in the states during the war, much to the relief of his wife. His fishing and hunting skills have been passed down to many family members and will be passed down from generation to generation in many years to come. He was blessed with a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His service to the Lord was evident in how he lived his life. There wasn’t a drop of judgment in his body. He loved everyone he met and was known for his hugs. Anyone who went to Nana and Papa’s house didn’t leave before getting a hug. He served in many capacities as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with many people being a recipient of his love and service. One of his greatest joys was serving in the Provo Utah LDS Temple. He always told people he had his life planned out until he turned 100 and then he would take it a day at a time. Shirley Joseph Hunter “Papa” passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2015, just one month shy of his 96th birthday.
Family Message: "His love of serving his children and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren has given us many wonderful stories that will be passed down in all our histories for many generations to come. Thank you, Papa for always being there."
Survived By: His children: Larry B. (Vada), of American Fork, UT; and Deanna Hunter, of Antioch, CA; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Ila; three children: Gloria Jean, Dennis Jay and Shirleyne (Alex); his parents; his seven siblings; and grandson, Cory.
Services: Bonneville 5th Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Burial: Provo City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 25 June 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
US ARMY AIR CORPS | WORLD WAR II
1919 - 2015
Early Life: He was born July 24, 1919, in Vernal, Utah, to Walter Clarence Hunter and Clara Adela Burton Hunter. He was thrilled every year on the 24th of July when the state celebrated his birthday. He also connected with the birth of A&W Root Beer in the year 1919. It was his favorite brand. He grew up in Provo, Utah, along with his seven brothers and sisters, all preceding him in death.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: He met his sweet wife, Ila Barney at a dance one night and it was love at first sight. They were married on February 26, 1941, and later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Their loving, eternal marriage has been an example to his family as they weathered heartache through the years. His sweetheart, affectionately known as Nana, passed away in 2003. This eternal union was blessed with five beautiful children, two of whom are still living. The posterity left behind will be blessed into the eternities because of the strength and love they have shown and taught to each and every one of them. He was a perfectionist down to the smallest detail. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. An electrician by trade, he worked for a number of years at Geneva Steel and then went to work at Utah State Hospital in Provo as their Chief Engineer, retiring from there. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. His knowledge of repairing the plane radios kept him in the states during the war, much to the relief of his wife. His fishing and hunting skills have been passed down to many family members and will be passed down from generation to generation in many years to come. He was blessed with a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His service to the Lord was evident in how he lived his life. There wasn’t a drop of judgment in his body. He loved everyone he met and was known for his hugs. Anyone who went to Nana and Papa’s house didn’t leave before getting a hug. He served in many capacities as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with many people being a recipient of his love and service. One of his greatest joys was serving in the Provo Utah LDS Temple. He always told people he had his life planned out until he turned 100 and then he would take it a day at a time. Shirley Joseph Hunter “Papa” passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2015, just one month shy of his 96th birthday.
Family Message: "His love of serving his children and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren has given us many wonderful stories that will be passed down in all our histories for many generations to come. Thank you, Papa for always being there."
Survived By: His children: Larry B. (Vada), of American Fork, UT; and Deanna Hunter, of Antioch, CA; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Ila; three children: Gloria Jean, Dennis Jay and Shirleyne (Alex); his parents; his seven siblings; and grandson, Cory.
Services: Bonneville 5th Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Burial: Provo City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 25 June 2015
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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