LAURA HUNT

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LAURA HUNT

May 20, 1926 - April 13, 2023

Born in Carnduff, Saskatchewan on May 20, 1926, Laura died peacefully in Kelowna, British Columbia on April 13, 2023.

Surviving Family: daughter Anna Hunt-Binkley (Manse) grandsons, Casey, Brock, Quinn; son Jeff Hunt (Mariya).

Predeceased Family: husband Al Hunt; sisters Marie, Mina, Kathy, Susan, Alice and Peggy.

Laura grew up in Carnduff Saskatchewan, the sixth of seven girls. Some of her fondest memories were of her early years with her sisters who were fondly known as the "McDonald girls' full of laughter and joy. Laura attended the Royal Jubilee Hospital School of Nursing in Victoria BC graduating as the gold medallist in the RN program in 1947. Returning to Saskatchewan she started her career in nursing and contracted TB causing her to be hospitalized for over two years in a sanitorium in the Qu'Appelle Valley. She returned to her career and nursed in Arizona, Winnipeg and Brandon. Laura married Al Hunt in 1953 and had two children, Anna and Jeff. The couple moved to Brandon, Manitoba 1962 and enjoyed many happy and productive years. Laura nursed, volunteered, enjoyed bridge and curled even competing in two bonspiels in Scotland. Most importantly she was a great mother to her two children.

In 1981 they moved to West Kelowna B.C. and created a beautiful home and producing vineyard. With her daughter and grandsons close by she enjoyed many happy hours and days with her grandsons who fondly recall special overnight visits, the best cookies ever, scrumptious dill pickles and fun golf games. Laura was known to speak her mind and call a spade a spade with one of her favourite corrections to people when they would say would you like to lay down? Her reply: "don't you know that only hens lay eggs". Despite some doubt, this grammatical correction was confirmed in a Globe and Mail article citing common mistakes.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Orchard Manor, for the attention and kind care Laura received.

Family and close friends will be gathering in the future for a private time of remembrance and a tribute in Laura's honour.

Condolences, photos, and memories may be sent to the family by visiting her obituary page at www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 29, 2023