Don Hunt

1948 - 2017

Don Hunt obituary, 1948-2017, Ypsilanti, MI

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Don Hunt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 11, 2017.

Donald L.D. Hunt Jr. passed away after an extended illness May 9th, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. Don was born February 10, 1948 to Goldie (Kifer) Hunt and Donald L.D. Hunt Sr. in Flint, MI.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Michael Emery Hunt.

Don grew up in Flint, MI where he attended Flint Southwestern Community High School, class of 1966 and lettered in three sports: football, basketball and baseball.

He served in the U.S. Army until 1973 was stationed in Fort Lee, VA, Germany and Korea. Upon leaving the service he attended Eastern Michigan University and obtained a degree in Political Science. Don went on to attend the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Law School and graduated in 1978.

Don married Melissa Dusbiber in 1974 and together they had two children, Andrew and Adam.

He worked as a lawyer and for the U.S Postal Service, where he retired in 2013.

Don married Stephanie Patrick in 1998. They had one son, Donnie, and he had a profound role in helping to raise his step-son, Jordan Huff.

When he met his wife Stephanie, he convinced her he would help her to pass the law school entrance exam with a speed reading course he had, "but we must see each other again in order for me to help you", As they say...The rest is history.

They enjoyed traveling and visited France, Amsterdam, Hawaii to name a few favorites. They worked together at various community charities and services. Their most cherished, the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

He was..."Mr. United States 2007"

Don was an avid fan of Detroit area pro sports and University of Michigan athletics.

He enjoyed coaching, and mentored many youth soccer and little league baseball teams in Ypsilanti, MI. He especially enjoyed coaching his sons' teams. He was a basketball referee for over 30 years at all levels, ranging from youth to college.

Don enjoyed movies, books, music, history and art. He loved taking his sons to the movies on the weekend.

He is survived by his sons Andrew and Adam (Courtnay). His wife Stephanie, their son Donnie, step-son, Jordan Huff, nieces, Tara Hunt Dew (Joshua) and Tamara Hunt Alden

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 10AM – 12PM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 12PM at Brown Funeral Home – 1480 E. Hill Rd. Grand Blanc, MI. Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. Contributions may be made to the National Organization for Rare Disorders. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.brownfh.com.

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May 19, 2017

Marty Bliven

Feeling sorrow. Don & I worked at USPS for a few years, a great person & friend. You will be missed Don. 'Go rest high on that mountain'.

Posted by Marty Bliven

May 17, 2017

Syndee & Troy Keitt/ Owens

Sending a light to guide his way. May it always shine bright.

May 17, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss of Don. He was a special guy. Your family will be in my prayers.

May 17, 2017

Syndee Keitt

I am at a loss for words and I will not pretend to even understand what you are going thru at this time, but what I do know is that you loved each other. Memories will make you smile and laugh out loud. Know that he is with you always. God bless his soul. He was a wonderful man, husband and father. He is at Peace, he is home.

May 16, 2017

Denise & Pete Serr

Sincere condolences to the entire family for your loss. I know he was loved by you all and will be missed. Denise & Pete

May 12, 2017

Bill Hall

Prayers on the way for you and yours. Don was a true gentleman and great guy. His suffering is over but all who knew him will ache for a while.

May 12, 2017

Glenda Byrd- Kaplan

You have our condolences !
May he rest in peace!

May 11, 2017

Patty Page

My heart goes out to you sweet Stephanie and Your family. May you find comfort and peace with your friends, family and the Lord.

May 11, 2017

Stephanie Hunt

The Lord saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you
And whispered, Come with me.

With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer
And saw you fade away,
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
A beautiful smile at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the best.

It's lonesome here without you
We miss you so each day,
Our lives aren't the same
Since you went away.

When days are sad and lonely,
And everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear you whisper,
Cheer up and carry on.

Each time we see your picture,
You seem to smile and say,
Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping,
We'll meet again someday.

Rhonda Braswell

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