Obituary of Joseph Peter Hunt

HUNT – Joseph (Joe) passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 27, 2017 at the age of 81. Joe was born on September 11, 1935 in Carlshrue, Ontario. He is survived by his beloved wife Helen, son Terry (Shirley), grandchildren Joey (Crystal), Scott (Kourtney), Jayson and great grandchildren Adyson, Jayden, Max and Ava. His son Randy (Melissa), grandchildren Tamara and BJ (Sasha). His siblings John (Betty), Betty (Carl) Christensen, Jim (Carol), sisters in law Rose Mary, Lucille, Fran Nicklom, Vi Kenway, Lynda Spagrud as well as countless nieces and nephews. Joe is predeceased by his parents Edwin and Helen, his siblings Harry, Bert, Harold, Gerald, Paul, Mary Helen, and Mary Marguerite. His siblings in law Lloyd Turner, Joyce (Ralph) Grant, Fred Turner, Ken Kenway and Willard Nicklom. Joe came to Saskatchewan with Alf Wand in 1950. He then married Helen in 1958 and started his family, family was truly the most important thing to Joe. He started a business called Central Sales with 3 other partners and sold out approximately 4 years later. He started the family farm (approximately 1965) where his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids have many cherished memories. He put everything he had into his family, the farm, and his cattle. He was so very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and was actively involved in all their lives. It wasn’t a surprise to see Joe riding in a tractor with one of the kids, grandkids or great grandkids happily on his lap. When Joe wasn’t with his family or farming you could find him hunting (with Hank, Murdoch, Solomon, or Dan), fishing (with Chip or Norm), playing cribbage (with Dean or Norm), or playing poker. He was also very involved in horse racing, being part owner of Equilibrium stable. He had many cherished friends who have been considered part of the family for years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Kreative Kids Early Living (in Gull Lake, Sk Box 339, S0N 1A0) will be graciously accepted. Mr. Joseph (Joe) Hunt passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Cypress Regional Hospital. Friends and family are invited to attend a come and go Celebration of Life for Mr. Joe Hunt at the Elk’s Hall in Gull Lake on Wednesday February 15, 2017 from 2:00 p.m.until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kreative Kidz Early Learning in Gull Lake, SK. For further information or to sign the family book of condolences, visit www.parksidefuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home – Ryan Cappelle