Brendan Robert Hunt

Brendan leaves behind family and friends who loved him dearly. His parents – Steve and Trish Hunt; his younger brother – Evan Hunt; Aunts and Uncles – Susan and Paul Molholm, Dee MacCarthy and Jeff Derbyshire, Gerry and Earl Mowatt, Marian and Ken Gorsline; and all their families/cousins—Ashley Molholm and Taylor Haun and daughter Ellie; Heather and Grant Thorburn—son, daughter Gavin and Hadley; Shawn Ward, Ashanty Metzger and daughter Stella Dee; Melanie and Anthony Comazetto and daughter Amasra; Kevin Gorsline, Carly Daoust and son, daughter – Dawson and Briar; Jennifer Gorsline and daughter Marlo; Great Auntie Dorothy Haegert and Family.

Brendan was an energetic, outgoing and vibrant person. We soon observed early on that he was born to run. Brendan developed ADHD and Type 1 diabetes as a child. In the face of these challenges he pursued many activities and hobbies that he enjoyed and excelled at including: Cross country running and track and field--competing at championship levels in B.C. and the U.S.; member of the West Vancouver Track and Field Club; accomplished saxophone player in school bands and in the West Vancouver Youth Band; he was an avid hiker and skier, and participated in Venturers.

Brendan attended Eagle Harbour and Gleneagles Elementary Schools in West Vancouver (1999—2006), Alta Deña Middle School and Desert Vista High school in Phoenix Arizona (2006-2009), and Rockridge Secondary in West Vancouver where he graduated (2009-2011). He was a loyal, affectionate friend and enjoyed several close friendships/relationships during his all too short life and loved being part of the family reunions we had over the years. Brendan struggled with mental health issues. We commend his courage, commitment and effort to try and overcome these challenges on a very difficult journey in the latter part of his life.

An opportunity to come together to remember Brendan and celebrate his life will be planned for later Spring/early Summer. Other plans include establishing an annual high school scholarship or award for a student who excels in competitive running/track.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Canada https://www.jdrf.ca/