Reed Hunsaker

December 2, 1927 - May 31, 2010

Reed Hunsaker

Reed was born in Malad, Idaho on December 2^nd, 1927 to Robert Jesse Hunsaker and Maria Palmer. He was the youngest of six children. He passed away on May 31^st, 2010 in Salt Lake City, fittingly on Memorial Day. He joined the Army in 1945, stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. He married Donna Lea Blake on March 5^th, 1947 in Olympia, WA. They were the parents of two children: Karen and Jeffrey. Reed worked as a carpenter for most of his adult life, retiring from the Washington State Patrol in 1991. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Reed was preceded in death by his wife Donna; son Jeff; his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by is daughter Karen (Gary) Kone of North Salt Lake, UT; six grandchildren Nancy (Jason) Davis, Emily (Aaron) Allen, Derrick Travers, Andrew (April) Millward, Kate (Gary) Washington and Melissa Millward; as well as ten great-grandchildren Tina Bardes, Inez and Zachary Allen, and Preston, Lawrence, Stantion, Alauna, Callyeva and Marie Millward.

There will be a memorial and celebration of life held in Olympia, WA at a later date. His ashes will be interred at that time.

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I was saddened when I got the news today. Reed and I worked for the state patrol. I also repaired his garage door opener on occasion. My thoughts go out to his remaining family and friends. Reed is in a better place now and may he rest in peace.

Dale Rankin

Lacey, Wa

We are saddened to hear of the passing of our dear neighbor. "Mr. Reed" and "Mrs. Donna" were our children's surrogate grandparents upon our arrival from Chicago. They loved our kids who still treasure keepsakes made for them. Our two "Rugrats" and "Cookie Snatchers" are growing up but will always remember their friends next door. We miss the sound of Mr. Reed's workshop and Mrs. Donna's garden hose out back! How will we ever trust workmen at our house without Mr. Reed keeping them on task and helping them figure out issues that come up?! Our blessings to Karen and family. Thank you for sharing your parents/grandparents with us! Please let us know about the planned memorial in Olympia as we would love to join you.

Greg, Susan, Katie, & Henry Williams

Olympia, WA

Reed and Donna were a "kick in the pants"--lots of fun to be around. They always had a welcoming smile and made me feel like a long lost friend whenever we met. The world was a better place because they lived in it. Have happy memories of 2 fine people.

Helen Hannigan

Olympia, Wa

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