Keven Hunter Obituary (1951 - 2011)

Keven J Hunter, age 59, passed away on January 8, 2011. He was born on May 7, 1951 in Cedar City, Utah to June R. & Virginia Benson Hunter. He graduated from Cedar High, and served in the Army in the National Guard. He married Lois Ann Price on February 18, 1983. Keven loved the mountains to camp, fish and hunt, or just enjoy; Winter or Summer. He was an avid snowmobiler. He loved to take his family camping, fishing and hunting. Keven loved to share his hunting skills with many family and friends and helping them to bag the "Big One." Keven was famous for his dutch oven cooking, catering to large crowds or small family get togethers. Keven owned and operated A&K Automotive with his lifelong friend Alma Jensen. He did so for nearly 40 years working on cars and trucks for the community. There are many homes heated by the wood burning stoves he built for 15 years. With all the friendships he made, he was always checking on his friends, old or young.Keven was a dedicated husband, dad, brother, uncle, coach, and friend to all that he met. He was so proud of his children and was always willing to do anything to help them. Was a member of the Cedar Rodeo Committee High School Rodeo Father, Cedar Barrel Racing Club Supporter. He also helped a lot of other young men and women further their dream of becoming the next MLB superstar.Keven is survived by his loving wife Lois Hunter of Cedar City. His children Jeremiah Price Hunter, and Karlee Hunter of Cedar City. His brother Michael G. (Meredine) Hunter of Montrose, CO., and sisters Linda (Bernus) Reber, and Sharon (Rodney) Batt both of Cedar City.He is preceded in death by his parents June & Virginia Benson Hunter, and in-laws Max & Claris Price.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Cedar City 14th LDS Ward located at 500 West 400 North in Cedar City. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary located at 190 North 300 West in Cedar City, Utah. A viewing on Thursday, January 13, 2011 will be held at the Cedar City 14th Ward from 9:30-10:30 am. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Keven Hunter at State Bank.