D. Hunter

D. Loyd Hunter, of Yakima, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2010. He was born on February 19, 1925 in Ephraim, Utah to Roland and Louise Hunter. His family settled in the Yakima Valley where he attended Yakima Valley High School, (Davis) and enjoyed playing baseball and football. He was a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II. In 1949 Dee graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Subsequently, he became licensed in both Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in many states. Shortly before graduation, he met and married the love of his life, Barbara Joyce Fixen, in Snohomish, Washington in June of 1949. D. Loyd was a lifelong, faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served in many leadership positions. They were later sealed in the Hawaiian temple for time and all eternity.
Dee was President and Vice-President of two successful local engineering firms. Active in Rotary for many decades, he was also a strong supporter of Boy Scouts of America and led successful fund-raising efforts. Dee was an avid golfer and loved fishing, especially in Alaska. Later in life, he and Barbara loved traveling to many parts of the world.
D. Loyd is preceded in death by his parents; Roland and Louise Hunter, and his siblings; Melvin Hunter, Alene Button, and Lanore Dumford. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hunter of Yakima, his children; Clare Hunter of Salt Lake City, Laurie Herzog (Randy) of Yakima, Amy Wilson (Robert) of Prosser, and Chris Hunter (Debbie) of Yakima, twelve grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. His funeral service will be held on Monday, October 4th at 11:00 a.m. in the LDS chapel located at 705 S 38th avenue. A viewing for family and friends is scheduled for one hour prior to the service.