Eugene Smith Hunt, D.O.
April 7, 1919 - June 21, 2004
Obituary
Eugene Smith Hunt, D.O.
Born April 7, 1919 in Dayton, WA, died June 21st at the age of 86, of a sudden heart attack. He was a general practioner in the Highline area for 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Catherine Hunt of Des Moines, WA; son Stephen Hunt of Federal Way, WA, daughter Susan Hislop of Kent, WA, son Mark Hunt of Kent, WA and daughter Ann Hunt of White Plains, NY and 13 grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday June 30th from 12:00 – 8:00 PM at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd. SeaTac 206 242-1787. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 1st at 7:00PM at Wesley Terrace, 816 S. 216th St. Des Moines, in the auditorium, 206 824-5000.
I went to high school with Ann and Mark, and remember both of their parents as very kind people. I’m sorry to hear of Dr. Hunt’s death, and I send my sympathies to the entire family. Please give my contact information to Ann, as I have been trying to get in touch with her. Thank you and please accept my condolences.
Fondly, Deborah
509 966-1721
Dearest Sue and family:
I was out of town, and saw the article about your father in the Highline Times. He was such a wonderful, compassionate and kind man. W.C. and I are sorry to hear of his passing. Our sincerest
condolences to you and yours.
Alison and W.C.
Till we meet again.
To the family and friends of a wonderful man and our family doctor.
Dr Hunt was my family’s Doctor for over twenty years.
I have many memories of Dr. Hunt and Susan for they were always there while our daughters were growing up. Dr. was never in a hurry while we were in his care. He got us through all the normal illnesses and even a double tonsillectomy on Marcie and Tammy the same day. He never needed the fanciest of office equipment but he made up for that in all the additional training needed to keep up with his medical profession. I remember the Norman Rockwell print in the office. I asked Tammy our youngest what she remembered first about his office and that was the Venetian Blinds. She loved to play with them. My memory is when he would do a manipulation I had to put my arms over his shoulder and it was like getting a big hug. I always and still do like hugs. So here is a big hug for his family as I know they need it in their time of grief.
Sandra, Leonard, Tina, Marcie and Tammy. The Jones’s
A very tolerant and patient man. My best friend. I see you in the goodness around me. Thanks for sharing. I am missing you.
Michael Mathisen
So sorry to here of the death of dr. Hunt. he was my child hood Dr. I will all was remember the painting in the office of the doctor giving the boy a shot in the rear end.
So many happy memories of Gene, Catherine and all the family. We were neighbors, patients, and friends. Our children grew up together, and we always took pictures of the kids for the first day of school at Riverton Heights. God’s blessings on all the Hunt family.
I wish to express my condolences to the family of Dr Hunt. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Hunt and his Grandson Brian when I flew into Boeing Field a few years back. It was a most enjoyable meeting as we shared our common love of flying. Brian has continued that interest.
I worked with Dr Hunt at Standring/Shorewood Hospital for over twenty years and found he was always dedicated, compassionate, and a true gentleman, and would like to extend my sympathy to his family
Dr. Hunt was our family Lloyd Anderson doctor for many years, on and off. We lived on 150th, he was just down the street, and I can remember the house calls and the office visits and the shots ouch when they were necessary. Those good old days if a patient was too ill to travel, he was right there going to the home. My condolences to the Hunt family.
What a generous and kind man. I recall my Father’s professional and social association with Dr. Hunt and his family. May God guide you all through loving memories and support at this time.
We will miss Grumpus. Elaine worked with him at StandringShorewood and Riverton for 30 years. Always a gentleman and his family was his first love. Brian and he had a love for flying and we fortunate to share some of this with him and his grandson.
Our sincere condolences to the Hunt family.
I am deeply saddened to read of the passing of a great friend and physician. Dr. Hunt was a truly compassionate man with boundless love for mankind. I had the absolute pleasure of knowing him both personally and professionally. He treated his patients with love and kindness not usually found in the clinical setting of a medical provider. I will truly miss his twinkling eyes and ever broadening smiles, his wit and soft spoken advice and his heartfelt commitment to excellence in healthcare. His service to our community was tireless and we are all better people having known him. Thank you Dr Hunt for the strength and encouragement you instilled in me during my struggles with my husbands illness and moreover for the briliant smiles that met the news that we had made it through our crisis. I send my thoughts and prayers to the family he so profoundly loved and has now left behind. May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow and may you find comfort in each other and the memories you hold in your hearts.
Linda Stanley
Very sorry to hear of Dr. Hunt’s passing. He and his family were incredibly supportive and caring to all those with whom they came in contact. Dr and family were particularly good to my family. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. Good job this lifetime Dr!
I am proud to share his name and I will miss him very much.
From His loving grandson.