William Bond Hunt was born in Genesee County, New York, May 6, 1854, and passed away at his home June 16, 1934, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 10 days.
James and Esther Hunt, parents of the deceased, came to Kansas in the year 1871 from the state of New York with their family in the early pioneer days. Their son William Bond, then a lad of 17 years, favored the idea of coming west, especially to Kansas.
Mr. Hunt attended the public schools of Blue Rapids and for two years received instruction at the Seminary near Irving. He was possessed with a good business education: farming was chosen as his vocation in life, and he chose well as is evidenced by the splendid farm he acquired and developed where he lived for many years.
On March 24, 1878, he was married to Ella Louise Ham of Elm Creek Township, after which they established their own home on the farm north of the city, where they have lived until the last few years when he quit active farming and moved to their home at 802 Genesee Street.
To this union were born ten children: Esther B, Harriet Ann, James R, Stuart L, Louis E, Carrie Belle and Kenneth Ranson who died in infancy.
Mr. Hunt, during his lifetime, was a man of sterling worth, a splendid neighbor, a good husband and father. His word was good on all matters and his council was of the best. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Blue Rapids lost a splendid citizen whose memory shall linger.
In September 1932, Mr. Hunt was stricken and his active life on the farm and all matters had to be given up. Since that time until his death he has been a constant sufferer. It must be said that he was a patient sufferer and was resigned to all things. He had no apologies to make, no regrets for the splendid life he had lived and the example he had left to his family and friends.
The great consolation that he had in the last few months of his life was the loving care that he received from his dear wife, who has day and night cared for his every want. Also, to be remembered are his daughters Mrs. Harriett A. Axtell and Mrs. Jennie Starlin who have been here several times to care for their father and assist their mother during the illness of their beloved and his son William who rendered ever willing assistance and devotion.
The departed leaves to mourn his passing; his loving wife; three daughters, Mrs. Esther B. Lewis of Chicago, Mrs. Harriett A. Axtell of Vermillion, South Dakota and Mrs. Jennie Starlin of Verdun, Nebraska; and five sons, James E of Saskatchewan, Canada, William W of Blue Rapids, Fred R of Topeka, Kansas and Louis E of Chicago. There are also twenty grandchildren and four great grandchildren in whom the departed had so much of love and interest. There are also four brothers, John of Manhattan, Chas and Sidney of California and James of Ponk, Oklahoma and one sister, Mrs. Emma Means of Yakima, Washington.
Funeral services were held at the home and from the Presbyterian Church with Rev R J Tinklenberg in charge, Monday afternoon, June 18. With Miss Marjorie Stauffer at the piano and music was furnished by H F Kaump, Paul Kennedy, C F Musil and R McKee.
Pallbearers were E J Brown, E R Morgan, F G Moser, W F Gerard, A R Dean and H C Lathrap. Burial was made in the Prospect Hill Cemetery.
From obituary in the Blue Rapids Times
Information from Carol Strayer: Granddaughter Dorothea Louis Axtell.
James and Esther Hunt, parents of the deceased, came to Kansas in the year 1871 from the state of New York with their family in the early pioneer days. Their son William Bond, then a lad of 17 years, favored the idea of coming west, especially to Kansas.
Mr. Hunt attended the public schools of Blue Rapids and for two years received instruction at the Seminary near Irving. He was possessed with a good business education: farming was chosen as his vocation in life, and he chose well as is evidenced by the splendid farm he acquired and developed where he lived for many years.
On March 24, 1878, he was married to Ella Louise Ham of Elm Creek Township, after which they established their own home on the farm north of the city, where they have lived until the last few years when he quit active farming and moved to their home at 802 Genesee Street.
To this union were born ten children: Esther B, Harriet Ann, James R, Stuart L, Louis E, Carrie Belle and Kenneth Ranson who died in infancy.
Mr. Hunt, during his lifetime, was a man of sterling worth, a splendid neighbor, a good husband and father. His word was good on all matters and his council was of the best. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Blue Rapids lost a splendid citizen whose memory shall linger.
In September 1932, Mr. Hunt was stricken and his active life on the farm and all matters had to be given up. Since that time until his death he has been a constant sufferer. It must be said that he was a patient sufferer and was resigned to all things. He had no apologies to make, no regrets for the splendid life he had lived and the example he had left to his family and friends.
The great consolation that he had in the last few months of his life was the loving care that he received from his dear wife, who has day and night cared for his every want. Also, to be remembered are his daughters Mrs. Harriett A. Axtell and Mrs. Jennie Starlin who have been here several times to care for their father and assist their mother during the illness of their beloved and his son William who rendered ever willing assistance and devotion.
The departed leaves to mourn his passing; his loving wife; three daughters, Mrs. Esther B. Lewis of Chicago, Mrs. Harriett A. Axtell of Vermillion, South Dakota and Mrs. Jennie Starlin of Verdun, Nebraska; and five sons, James E of Saskatchewan, Canada, William W of Blue Rapids, Fred R of Topeka, Kansas and Louis E of Chicago. There are also twenty grandchildren and four great grandchildren in whom the departed had so much of love and interest. There are also four brothers, John of Manhattan, Chas and Sidney of California and James of Ponk, Oklahoma and one sister, Mrs. Emma Means of Yakima, Washington.
Funeral services were held at the home and from the Presbyterian Church with Rev R J Tinklenberg in charge, Monday afternoon, June 18. With Miss Marjorie Stauffer at the piano and music was furnished by H F Kaump, Paul Kennedy, C F Musil and R McKee.
Pallbearers were E J Brown, E R Morgan, F G Moser, W F Gerard, A R Dean and H C Lathrap. Burial was made in the Prospect Hill Cemetery.
From obituary in the Blue Rapids Times
Information from Carol Strayer: Granddaughter Dorothea Louis Axtell.
William Bond Hunt was born in Genesee County, New York, May 6, 1854, and passed away at his home June 16, 1934, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 10 days.
James and Esther Hunt, parents of the deceased, came to Kansas in the year 1871 from the state of New York with their family in the early pioneer days. Their son William Bond, then a lad of 17 years, favored the idea of coming west, especially to Kansas.
Mr. Hunt attended the public schools of Blue Rapids and for two years received instruction at the Seminary near Irving. He was possessed with a good business education: farming was chosen as his vocation in life, and he chose well as is evidenced by the splendid farm he acquired and developed where he lived for many years.
On March 24, 1878, he was married to Ella Louise Ham of Elm Creek Township, after which they established their own home on the farm north of the city, where they have lived until the last few years when he quit active farming and moved to their home at 802 Genesee Street.
To this union were born ten children: Esther B, Harriet Ann, James R, Stuart L, Louis E, Carrie Belle and Kenneth Ranson who died in infancy.
Mr. Hunt, during his lifetime, was a man of sterling worth, a splendid neighbor, a good husband and father. His word was good on all matters and his council was of the best. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Blue Rapids lost a splendid citizen whose memory shall linger.
In September 1932, Mr. Hunt was stricken and his active life on the farm and all matters had to be given up. Since that time until his death he has been a constant sufferer. It must be said that he was a patient sufferer and was resigned to all things. He had no apologies to make, no regrets for the splendid life he had lived and the example he had left to his family and friends.
The great consolation that he had in the last few months of his life was the loving care that he received from his dear wife, who has day and night cared for his every want. Also, to be remembered are his daughters Mrs. Harriett A. Axtell and Mrs. Jennie Starlin who have been here several times to care for their father and assist their mother during the illness of their beloved and his son William who rendered ever willing assistance and devotion.
The departed leaves to mourn his passing; his loving wife; three daughters, Mrs. Esther B. Lewis of Chicago, Mrs. Harriett A. Axtell of Vermillion, South Dakota and Mrs. Jennie Starlin of Verdun, Nebraska; and five sons, James E of Saskatchewan, Canada, William W of Blue Rapids, Fred R of Topeka, Kansas and Louis E of Chicago. There are also twenty grandchildren and four great grandchildren in whom the departed had so much of love and interest. There are also four brothers, John of Manhattan, Chas and Sidney of California and James of Ponk, Oklahoma and one sister, Mrs. Emma Means of Yakima, Washington.
Funeral services were held at the home and from the Presbyterian Church with Rev R J Tinklenberg in charge, Monday afternoon, June 18. With Miss Marjorie Stauffer at the piano and music was furnished by H F Kaump, Paul Kennedy, C F Musil and R McKee.
Pallbearers were E J Brown, E R Morgan, F G Moser, W F Gerard, A R Dean and H C Lathrap. Burial was made in the Prospect Hill Cemetery.
From obituary in the Blue Rapids Times
Information from Carol Strayer: Granddaughter Dorothea Louis Axtell.
James and Esther Hunt, parents of the deceased, came to Kansas in the year 1871 from the state of New York with their family in the early pioneer days. Their son William Bond, then a lad of 17 years, favored the idea of coming west, especially to Kansas.
Mr. Hunt attended the public schools of Blue Rapids and for two years received instruction at the Seminary near Irving. He was possessed with a good business education: farming was chosen as his vocation in life, and he chose well as is evidenced by the splendid farm he acquired and developed where he lived for many years.
On March 24, 1878, he was married to Ella Louise Ham of Elm Creek Township, after which they established their own home on the farm north of the city, where they have lived until the last few years when he quit active farming and moved to their home at 802 Genesee Street.
To this union were born ten children: Esther B, Harriet Ann, James R, Stuart L, Louis E, Carrie Belle and Kenneth Ranson who died in infancy.
Mr. Hunt, during his lifetime, was a man of sterling worth, a splendid neighbor, a good husband and father. His word was good on all matters and his council was of the best. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Blue Rapids lost a splendid citizen whose memory shall linger.
In September 1932, Mr. Hunt was stricken and his active life on the farm and all matters had to be given up. Since that time until his death he has been a constant sufferer. It must be said that he was a patient sufferer and was resigned to all things. He had no apologies to make, no regrets for the splendid life he had lived and the example he had left to his family and friends.
The great consolation that he had in the last few months of his life was the loving care that he received from his dear wife, who has day and night cared for his every want. Also, to be remembered are his daughters Mrs. Harriett A. Axtell and Mrs. Jennie Starlin who have been here several times to care for their father and assist their mother during the illness of their beloved and his son William who rendered ever willing assistance and devotion.
The departed leaves to mourn his passing; his loving wife; three daughters, Mrs. Esther B. Lewis of Chicago, Mrs. Harriett A. Axtell of Vermillion, South Dakota and Mrs. Jennie Starlin of Verdun, Nebraska; and five sons, James E of Saskatchewan, Canada, William W of Blue Rapids, Fred R of Topeka, Kansas and Louis E of Chicago. There are also twenty grandchildren and four great grandchildren in whom the departed had so much of love and interest. There are also four brothers, John of Manhattan, Chas and Sidney of California and James of Ponk, Oklahoma and one sister, Mrs. Emma Means of Yakima, Washington.
Funeral services were held at the home and from the Presbyterian Church with Rev R J Tinklenberg in charge, Monday afternoon, June 18. With Miss Marjorie Stauffer at the piano and music was furnished by H F Kaump, Paul Kennedy, C F Musil and R McKee.
Pallbearers were E J Brown, E R Morgan, F G Moser, W F Gerard, A R Dean and H C Lathrap. Burial was made in the Prospect Hill Cemetery.
From obituary in the Blue Rapids Times
Information from Carol Strayer: Granddaughter Dorothea Louis Axtell.
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