Richard A. Hunting, 82, of Libby

Richard Alvin Hunting, 82, of Libby died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at his home in Libby.  

Rick was born May 10, 1931, in Pomeroy, Wash., to Alvin and Charlotte (Kingman) Hunting.

Rick grew up and attended school in Pomeroy, Wash., and graduated from Walla Walla High School with the class of 1950.  

Rick married Wanda Hansen on Nov. 18, 1956, in Spokane, Wash.

Rick served with the U.S. Air Force and was stationed with the occupation forces in Germany after World War II.

After 12 years in Great Falls and three years in Kalispell, Rick moved with his family to Libby in 1977.  Rick and Wanda took over Treasure State Realty and were responsible for developing Big Horn Terrace.  

In later years, Rick worked for W.R. Grace and also served as a custodian for the Libby Elementary schools before retiring.   

Rick was very passionate about his faith. He had a servant’s heart and spent many hours volunteering at the Libby Christian Church, where he served as an elder and as a hospital chaplain.

Rick enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, fishing and car shows.

Rick’s wife, Wanda, preceded him in death.  

Survivors include his two daughters, Shawn (John) Kienas of Kalispell, Val Hunting (Harvey Jackson)  of Melbourne, Australia; brother, John Hunting of Oak Harbor, Wash.; two sisters, Marion Gillock of Florence, Ore., and Rene McIntyre of Belfair, Wash.; grandson, Eddie (Ann) Beckman of Kalispell; granddaughter, Danielle Reynolds; and two great-grandchildren, Lola Beckman and  Drake Glencross.

Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 9, 2014, at Libby Christian Church.  

Local arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby.