Mirth M. Hunter

Mirth Hunter was born on February 3, 1925, in Spokane, Washington to Art and Mern Burklund. They lived in Glendale, California from 1927-1929 after which, they returned to Spokane until 1939. In 1939, the Burklunds moved to Tacoma, then to Bremerton in 1941.

As a teenager, Mirth accepted Christ as her Savior. Her faith in God was a major part of her life from that time on.

Mirth graduated from Bremerton High School in 1943.

On December 18, 1943, Mirth married Clarence Hunter. Clarence passed away, September 10, 2000 after 56 years of marriage.

Mirth is survived by:

Brother: Dale Burklund

Children: Gary Hunter, Glen Hunter, Glee Davis and Grant Hunter

Grandchildren: Jana Smith, Larissa Friesen, Eric Hunter, Valerie Patterson, Julie Mills, Derek Hunter and Laurie Murphy

Great-Grandchildren: Makayli Murphy, Abby Smith, Nathan Friesen, Hannah Friesen, Elijah Hunter, Kyla Murphy, Evie Smith, Eliana Hunter, Xavier Hunter, Cerie Mills, June Murphy and Ezekiel Patterson

Mirth and Clarence treasured their family.

Mirth had a great love for children and taught Sunday school at the various churches she attended. She most recently attended Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church where she also sang in the choir for many years.

From 1968 to 1988, Mirth worked at US Bank. When she retired in 1988, she and Clarence purchased a motor home and traveled the United States for about five years. They especially loved visiting historical sites.

Mirth loved to crochet. She made baby blankets, hats, sweaters and booties for many children. She also crocheted Christmas ornaments for her family every year for many years. She also liked to spend time working in her garden. She had beautiful peonies, roses, trilliums and a prolific vegetable garden.

Mirth and Clarence enjoyed doing the crossword puzzle in the Oregonian every day. After his death, she continued to do them for quite some time.

Mirth was dearly loved and also often teased by her boisterous family. Her family will miss her greatly, but we know that she is, even now, enjoying the glories of heaven and her Savior, Jesus Christ

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., Fairview, Oregon 97024. Mrs. Hunter will be buried with her husband at Willamette National Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes, Portland, OR.