Obituary: Hunt, Patrick W.

Age 74

Sun., May 26, 2013

HUNT, Patrick W. (Age 74) Passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, with family by his side, after a long battle with cancer.

Patrick was born February 20, 1939 to William and Beatrice Hunt in Spokane, Washington.

He was a graduate of Gonzaga High School.

In August of 1961, Pat married Barbara Muhs.

Pat began his teaching career in Connell, WA and later moved to Olympia, WA where he resided for 46 years.

He was a teacher and girls’ fast pitch coach for over 30 years.

He touched so many people’s lives with his patience and sense of humor.

Patrick is survived by his wife, Barbara; and his three children, Jeff (Sally) Hunt, Julie (Jesse) Barragan, and Jennie (Jeff) Bush.

He also had six grandchildren, William and Jane Hunt, Miranda and Natalie Barragan, and Jacob and Josie Bush.

There will be no services.

Please see Pat’s online obituary and share your special memories at www.FuneralAlternatives.org and/or Patrick Hunt Memorial on Facebook.

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