Kenneth D. Hunt, 89

Kenneth D. Hunt, 89, went to his heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. He was born on July 4, 1921, in Dixon, Neb., and grew up in the Midwest. As a young man, he married Aliene Westlake and together they had two children, Robert and Geraldine. After Aliene's death as a result of cancer, Ken married Avis Drown. Ken and Avis were blessed with five children, Delores, Darlene, Don, Mary and Dallas. Following Avis' death from cancer, Ken found the love of his life, Chrystal French, and they were married on Aug. 3, 1968. Ken and Chrystal then moved their family to Whitefish in 1969, where he worked in the timber industry for many years, until the time of his retirement. During that time, he developed a special friendship with his employer, Pete Larsen, with whom he shared a strong Christian brotherhood. He was an active member of Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, where he attended and served for 41 years, until the time of his death. A highlight of his spiritual life was a mission trip to Ecuador, where he helped with the construction of a church and shared his faith with the local people. His faith in Jesus was the foundation of who he was, and many came to know the love of Christ because of his influence. He was a true man of God. He spent many happy hours fishing and hunting with his children and grandchildren. In the last moments of his life he looked upward and said, The window is open. Minutes later, he went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior. Ken will be forever missed by his loving wife, Chrystal; his six children; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; along with brothers, Loren, Wes and Duane. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert; and his siblings, Verle, Chet, Bonnie, Jess, and Gerald. A celebration of Ken's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, with burial to follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the African Children's Choir, www.africanchildrenschoir.com. Arrangements by Austin Funeral Home.